Building Inclusive Pathways in Commercial Real Estate

By: Leann Mester | Physicians Realty Trust

At Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE: DOC), embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a core pillar of the value creation we bring to our stakeholders, team members, and communities we serve.

We see this value creation through DEI as a type of return that takes many forms, including more resilient business operations, improved environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes, and increased societal well-being. We embody these efforts in our Invest in better® mission, which drives our nationwide team to greater heights every day.

We feel that DEI is instrumental in fostering innovation and problem-solving by incorporating diverse perspectives and experiences. Internally, DEI enhances talent acquisition and retention, attracting top talent while increasing team engagement and belonging. Ultimately, a fair, inclusive, and thriving workplace that values DEI contributes to financial success and taps into our team members’ full potential while working toward a more equitable society.

DEI Council Mission Statement

DOC’s DEI Journey

Our formal DEI journey began in 2019 when our President and CEO, John Thomas, initiated the establishment of our DEI Council. Our work started by acknowledging the significance of DEI, defining what it means to our team, and establishing a robust DEI program to foster a culture of fairness, respect, and opportunity for all members of the DOC team and our partners.

The primary objectives of our DEI Council include setting ambitious goals, developing educational platforms, creating a commercial real estate (CRE) leadership talent pipeline, planning activities to promote DEI at all levels of the organization, and cultivating a culture of inclusivity.

The Council has a diverse membership, including representatives from junior team members to executive leadership. This diversity of age and responsibility levels facilitates the creation of shared perspectives and ensures representation from various backgrounds.

Bytakingintentionalstepstoincludepeoplewithvariedvoices,ideasand perspectives,weaimtocreategreatersharedvalueforouremployees, shareholders,customers,suppliers,andthecommunitiesweserve.