Realogy Named to Forbes List of Best Employers for Diversity 2022

Realogy is recognized as one of the Best Employers for Diversity 2022, with a focus on residential real estate and a culture of inclusion.

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Realogy Named to Forbes List of Best Employers for Diversity 2022

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Realogy has been named to Forbes' list of Best Employers for Diversity 2022, recognizing its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company has implemented various initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion, including unconscious bias training and mentorship programs.

Residential real estate company - home to Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Corcoran®, ERA®, Sotheby's International Realty®, Realogy Title Group, and Cartus - recognized once again for its leadership championing diversity and building a culture of inclusion

"As the leader in U.S. residential real estate, Realogy has a tremendous opportunity to be a catalyst for positive change within our own employee community and in the industry at large as we work to open doors for all," said Tanya Reu-Narvaez, Realogy's Chief People Officer. "This recognition is a testament to Realogy's longstanding, deep-rooted commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion by empowering our employees to thrive authentically in meaningful careers and driving entrepreneurship and homeownership for underrepresented communities in our industry."

Realogy has long served as a champion for inclusion and diverse representation in real estate and beyond with innovative programs and initiatives, including:

  • Proactively attracting, hiring, developing, and promoting diverse talent by broadening employee candidate sourcing channels and expanding open position qualifications to attract a wider array of candidates, among others

  • Providing Unconscious Bias training as a required course for all employees

  • Fostering a robust culture of inclusion supported by Employee Resource Groups and Diversity and Inclusion committees across the enterprise

  • Launching Real Career Connections, a six-month mentorship program providing support and coaching for employees of color based on their development needs and career aspirations

  • Introducing the innovative 'Going Further Together' workplace initiative, focused on embracing flexibility, connection, wellness, and productivity as core principles across a combination of in-office, hybrid, and virtual employee environments

  • Leading and expanding initiatives that help drive representation in real estate, including Realogy's Inclusive Ownership Program, which encourages entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities to franchise with Realogy brands, and What Moves Her, an initiative designed to inspire more women real estate professionals, among others

  • Offering strong support of and collaborative partnerships with real estate associations that promote diversity and inclusion, including the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), The LGBTQ+ Alliance, and The National Association of Minority Bankers if America (NAMMBA)

  • Expanding access to its Fair Housing eLearning Course beyond Realogy employees and affiliates to more professionals in the industry through partnerships with diverse industry organizations

  • Earning repeated honors for gender diversity on the Realogy Board of Directors for exceeding the national average of board seats held by women

More information about Realogy's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and dedication to responsible corporate citizenship can be found in the 2021 Realogy Corporate Social Responsibility Report.

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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on April 27, 2022. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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