In this second episode of the "DE&I Allyship" series on the Accelerating Careers in Real Estate podcast, the focus shifts from personal journeys to how we can all foster advocacy and allyship in real estate. Chair Jane Hollinshead leads a discussion on the essential role hiring and line managers play in creating a more inclusive workplace. Joining the conversation are industry experts Priya Shah, Ceri Moyers, and Sarah Hayford, who share insights on how inclusion efforts impact retention, recruitment, and creating supportive environments. This episode delves into practical strategies for tackling tough DE&I topics, reducing biases in leadership, and how organisations can embed DE&I into their core values, rather than treating it as a separate initiative. Real-life experiences are shared to demonstrate how conscious efforts in allyship can transform career trajectories and workplace cultures. Connect with the Panel: Jane Hollinshead: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-hollinshead-60283a16/Priya Shah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-aggarwal-shah-b1719469/ Ceri Moyers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceri-moyers-79619a15/Sarah Hayford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhayford/Episode Breakdown:00:00 – Introduction by Nick Carman, framing the importance of DE&I 01:00 – Jane Hollinshead introduces the panel and the episode's focus on early career advocacy 02:00 – Priya Shah on creating inclusive environments and addressing systemic issues 03:00 – Ceri Moyers shares strategies to retain mid-level women in real estate 05:00 – Sarah Hayford discusses outreach to underrepresented youth and early career support 06:00 – Addressing socioeconomic barriers to entry in real estate 09:00 – Understanding bias in hiring and how to challenge assumptions 12:00 – The role of line managers in shaping inclusive workplace cultures 16:00 – Emotional intelligence in management: understanding different work styles 18:00 – Supporting women in leadership and addressing performance biases 22:00 – Managing sensitive DE&I conversations in the workplace 26:00 – Priya Shah on handling microaggressions and exclusionary language 30:00 – Importance of allyship and addressing fear of "getting it wrong" 36:00 – Exploring the backlash against DE&I initiatives and rethinking approaches 40:00 – Final thoughts: creating a culture of learning, empathy, and active support for diversity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.