Diversity
One of our goals at Jones Lang LaSalle is to be the employer of choice in the real estate industry. So what does this mean when we think about diversity and inclusion? It means at Jones Lang LaSalle, diversity and inclusion are important values of the company. It means creating a culture in which people of different backgrounds and points of view are valued and integral to how we collaborate and deliver our best work to clients. This is not about a quota based upon gender or race/ethnicity; this is about the culture we create and leveraging the value that all of our employees bring to work so we continue to provide innovative solutions for our clients. Ultimately, it is about unleashing the full potential of all of our employees.
We foster an environment that values the richness of our differences and reflects and respects our diverse world. By cultivating a dynamic mix of people and ideas, we enrich our company's client service capabilities, the lives of our employees and the communities in which we operate. For Jones Lang LaSalle, diversity and inclusion is smart management that can be lived every day to empower employees to deliver real value in a changing world.
We recruit a diverse group of talented people and then work to welcome and include them in our community. We develop and promote exceptional individuals from a range of backgrounds and embrace the varied experiences of all our employees. Women make up 33% of our global workforce. Additionally, because we operate globally, throughout many local and regional communities, our employees represent a vast spectrum of cultures, backgrounds and ethnicities. We pride ourselves on our global diversity and feel that it symbolizes who we are as an organization.
Jones Lang LaSalle Supplier Diversity Program
At the cornerstone of our diversity policy is respect for the broad spectrum of diversity that exists within our workforce and our customer base. It is our goal to strengthen and partner with our diverse business communities by contributing to their overall economic growth and to the expansion of our markets.
Jones Lang LaSalle's Diversity Committee is responsible for the development and management of the company's Supplier Diversity Initiative. The group establishes and monitors corporate Minority, Women and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (M/W/ and DVBEs) objectives. Supplier Diversity works through Corporate Strategic Sourcing and client Strategic Sourcing teams, as well as other Jones Lang LaSalle business units to identify opportunities for qualified and certified M/W/DVBEs. We also work with our tier one non-qualified suppliers to locate M/W/DVBEs so they can develop strategic partnerships to support their subcontract requirements.
Our mission is to enhance the success of our thriving real estate services business by directly contributing to the bottom line through the use of a diverse group of suppliers which reflect the diversity of our customer base.
New Corporate Solutions Leadership Program Offers Diverse Leadership Opportunities
On September 8, 2009, we launched the inaugural Corporate Solutions Leadership Rotation Program. During the 18-month program, three new employees, all of whom recently received their MBAs, will complete six-month assignments in Facility Management, Transaction Management and Project and Development Services. Upon completion of the Program, they will join our Corporate Solutions team.
The accomplishments of these three new members with the Corporate Solutions MBA Rotation Program include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, playing on a U.S. National Collegiate Championship Handball team, and directing business affairs for the University of Miami School of Music.