Social
Social Responsibility furthers our mission to be an upstanding corporate citizen, allowing employees and business partners to take pride in our relationships.
Our People
Board Diversity
36% of our directors are female and 9% are racially or ethnically diverse.
Women in Leadership
Women account for 34% of our management positions (as of December 31, 2023).
Workplace Diversity
Our workforce is made up of 48% female employees and 37% racially and ethnically diverse employees (as of December 31, 2023). See our 2023 EEO-1 Report.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability ("IDEA") Council
The IDEA Council meets at least quarterly as a cross-functional team to set ambitious, attainable, and authentic goals, develop educational platforms, and plan activities to promote diversity and inclusion at all levels of our organization. The Council is led by our Vice President – Senior Counsel and Vice President – Communications, Marketing, and Sustainability, who operate under the direction and full support of our leadership team with regular reporting to our President and CEO. In addition to these efforts, 100% of employees complete mandatory harassment prevention or unconscious bias training every other year.
Employee Engagement and Satisfaction Rates
Our overall 2022 employee engagement and satisfaction rates exceeded the Kingsley Index industry average. Due to the timing of our recent merger, our next employee satisfaction survey will occur later in 2024.
Tenant Satisfaction Rate
Our 2024 Outpatient Medical tenant satisfaction rate was 87%, surpassing the Kingsley Index industry average of 82% for six consecutive years.
Achievements
Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Healthpeak was named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for 4 consecutive years.
The Tennessean Top Places to Work
Healthpeak was named a top place to work for 2 consecutive years by The Tennessean.
Certified Great Place to Work
Healthpeak was named a Certified Great Place to Work for 4 consecutive years.
Certified Great Place to Work in Orange County
Healthpeak was named a Certified Best Place to Work in Orange County 3 times by the Orange County Business Journal.
Diversity and Human Rights Policy
We aspire to reduce human rights risks throughout our operations, supply chain, and business partnerships. We expect our employees, suppliers, and business partners to abide by applicable human rights laws and standards.
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to a positive environment for our employees. We are committed to promoting workforce diversity and providing equal opportunity and fair treatment to all individuals on the basis of merit, without discrimination. We do not tolerate corruption, discrimination, or harassment. We strive to conduct our business in a manner consistent with the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). We are a signatory to the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, which supports business practices that empower women, including equal pay, equal opportunity for career advancement, paid parental leave, and zero tolerance for sexual harassment in the workplace. To learn more about our commitment, click here.
We support the protection of human rights for all, irrespective of race, color, religion, national or social origin, citizenship, marital status, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, disability or veteran status or other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to complying with applicable laws concerning employment and individuals’ rights where we operate. We seek to provide a workplace environment free from acts of violence or threats of harassment, intimidation, and other unsafe or disruptive conditions. Our commitment to an inclusive, healthy, safe, and ethical workplace is incorporated within the provisions of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, our Vendor Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as well as our human resources policies. We strive to comply with health and safety regulations applicable to our operations and disclose occupational health and safety performance information, including injuries, occupational diseases, and work-related fatalities, to OSHA annually, as required by law.
We are also committed to using voluntary labor and promoting fair wages. We prohibit any form of human trafficking, involuntary labor, or child labor in our business operations or supply chain. Workers must be no younger than the minimum age for employment under applicable federal and state laws. If we become aware of the use of forced labor in our operations, we will take action as required by applicable federal and state laws.
Partners and Community Engagement
In 2023, we partnered with over 100+ charitable organizations and donated $757,700 to support our communities.* We support research, education, and other activities related to health and well-being, education for underrepresented communities, and disaster relief. Healthcare organizations align with our mission as a healthcare REIT, while disaster relief underscores our commitment to addressing the harmful effects of climate risk. Supporting education for underrepresented communities aligns with our diversity and inclusion goals.
We support local community initiatives in the areas where our employees work and live by partnering with and donating to local organizations. Our team members are dedicated to engaging in fundraising and volunteering opportunities to support health and well-being. We also match employee gifts annually up to $2,500 for charitable organizations and $1,000 for educational institutions.
*Includes 2023 initiatives and combined giving for Healthpeak and legacy Physicians Realty Trust.
Some of our partners include:
