Hines' Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are designed to advance our DEI strategy and create a firmwide platform to connect employees, develop leaders, celebrate diversity, serve communities and drive business and brand. Our ERG members can identify opportunities, share best practices and serve as Allies to under-represented groups.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Hines is driven by a commitment to excellence, integrity and innovation. Employees are essential to our success, and we are dedicated to attracting, developing, and promoting a talented, diverse, and multicultural workforce. We strive to provide an inclusive environment where differences are valued, embraced, and celebrated, and where everyone can reach their full potential. Diverse perspectives advance new ideas and foster our entrepreneurial culture, creating successful outcomes for our firm as well as our partners, clients, investors and employees.
By the Numbers
39%
Global gender female
36%
U.S. racial minority
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19%
Female Global Members of the Executive Committee (incl. 1 minority)
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21%
Female Global Officers
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11%
Minority U.S. Officers
Our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion at Hines considers the whole talent ecosystem: Access, Hiring, Belonging, and Elevation.
Our recruiting efforts currently reach almost 40% (6) of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and will continue to increase
Over 425 students from diverse backgrounds participated in Hines-sponsored CRE educational programs
Students from underrepresented groups participated in the Skyline Scholars program
15%
of Skyline Scholars participants converted to the Hines internship program
68%
of interns are from underrepresented groups
64%
of full-time graduate hires are from underrepresented groups
Employee Resource Groups
OHWN enhances the workplace experience for women at Hines to capitalize on the power of diversity and inclusion by building a strong network of support from all genders and backgrounds within the firm.
PRIDE garners support for LGBTQ+ employees and the community by increasing awareness, building alliances, and championing career progression and equitable grassroots advocacy at Hines.
BEAN advocates for the inclusion of Black employees and increased community awareness and access to CRE. BEAN's increased outreach and engagement improves access for hiring, retention and career progression for underrepresented minorities.
LHERN seeks to help unite employees to increase awareness, build alliances, provide mentorship, enhance career progression, and promote equity through organizing, advocacy, and community outreach.
CARE champions and supports caregivers at Hines to include, parents, pet caregivers, and those caring for family members & loved ones, by creating awareness and concern around the daily experience of working caregivers.
OHANA enriches the employee experience at Hines through increased support and representation for employees of Asian heritage, raising awareness of issues impacting the Asian community, and celebrating contributions of Asian culture and history.
AVE is a global network of veterans, service members and allies to drive awareness, outreach, and representation opportunities.
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Prioritizing people is how we do business at Hines
Our focus on people - and on improving their experiences in our workforce, industry, and communities - helps Hines remain a sustainable, resilient business.
