Bisnow’s Rise Initiative brings awareness to companies and organizations advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry.
Bisnow recognized HOK and eight other organizations in its Rise Initiative program. The annual program recognizes companies with measurable outcomes that support diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Rise Initiative honored HOK for its Diversity Advisory Council (DAC), which seeks to promote an inclusive work environment and help create a culture in which all of HOK’s people can thrive. Made up of volunteers from across the firm’s 24 studios, the DAC develops strategies and drives initiatives at HOK that promote an inclusive work environment and equitable design projects. One DAC initiative highlighted by Bisnow was HOK’s mentoring program, which includes traditional one-on-one, small group and cross-office mentoring.