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Career Development

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REIT Finance Professionals Share Their Advice about Pursuing a Career in the Commercial Real Estate Industry

Nareit spoke with several REIT finance veterans about what they love about the REIT industry and why young finance professionals should pursue a career in real estate.

04/26/2022
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Sherry Rexroad
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REIT General Counsels Share Why Legal Professionals Should Pursue Real Estate

More than 800 industry professionals gathered to learn about the latest developments impacting the real estate sector.

04/21/2022
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Diversity is a ‘Strategic Advantage That Drives Innovation’

During Nareit’s March 30 webinar, “From HR to the Boardroom: Strategies for Advancing DEI in the REIT Industry,” panelists discussed the importance of board diversity, strategies for creating a more inclusive workplace, and how to measure the success of a DEI program.

04/04/2022
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From HR to the Boardroom: Strategies for Advancing DEI in the REIT Industry
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Invitation Homes Expanding Choice in Housing Market Through Pathway Homes Investment

CEO Dallas Tanner also sees demand impacted by supply shortages this year.

03/04/2022
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Find a Mentor: American Finance Trust, Inc. CEO Shares Career Advice for Young Professionals

Michael Weil, CEO of American Finance Trust, Inc., offered advice for young professionals looking to advance their careers in commercial real estate.

02/01/2022
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Michael Weil, CEO, American Finance Trust, Inc.
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REIT Tech Leaders Share Career Advice for Professionals Starting Out

Nareit asked three REIT IT and tech professionals: “What advice do you wish you had received at the beginning of your career?”

12/15/2021
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Industry News
REITworld 2021 CEO Panelists See Labor Market Disruption Continuing

CEOs say pandemic has accelerated trends and caused shifts in employee thinking.

 

11/09/2021
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REITs Should Tackle the “War for Talent” Head On

Deloitte’s Jeff Smith says REITs should improve systems and operations to free up employees’ time as they look for more purpose in their work.

09/30/2021
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Build Qualitative and Quantitative Skills for Success in a ESG Role

REITalent Spotlight: Q&A with Prologis Director of ESG Ethan Gilbert

09/24/2021
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‘There are so many opportunities to get involved’ says AvalonBay Communities Director of Corporate Responsibility, Inclusion, and Diversity

REITalent Spotlight on ESG Careers: Q&A with AvalonBay Communities’ Director of Corporate Responsibility, Inclusion, and Diversity Christine McElhinney

09/20/2021
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Christine McElhinney, director of corporate responsibility, inclusion, and diversity at AvalonBay Communities
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'ESG has Become Mainstream’ says Boston Properties VP of Sustainability

REITalent Spotlight on ESG Careers: Q&A with Boston Properties’ Vice President of Sustainability Ben Myers

09/13/2021
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Director of HR Discusses the Importance of Emotional Intelligence and His Path to an ESG Role at a REIT

Nareit spoke with Director of Human Resources at Brookfield Properties, Vern Johnson, about his path to a role in ESG. 

08/30/2021
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