Why Women in CRE Are Job Hunting

NEWPORT BEACH, CA—A full 57% of women in the commercial real estate industry are actively involved in job search, GlobeSt.com has learned exclusively. According to an inaugural study conducted by locally based real estate recruiting firm RETS Associates and Gillham, Golbeck & Associates, a Dallas-based executive-search firm focused exclusively on commercial real estate, more than half of women in commercial real estate are unhappy with their jobs and are looking for new opportunities.

Out of nearly 400 CRE professionals nationwide who were surveyed about their experiences, desires and needs in their work environment, the women attributed this sentiment to feeling that they have been bypassed for promotions (47%), that they lack mentorship and support opportunities within their organization (87%) and that they perceive an increase in job opportunities for their role in other firms (51%).