What we've done
First Seminar
Our entire senior leadership team met in person to be trained on the topic of unconscious bias. An outpouring of enthusiasm followed the seminar which inspired the formal rollout of our companywide inclusion program.
Upgrading how we recruit
Every Beacon Hill employee is required to pass courses on effective job board postings and ensure equal treatment for all qualified candidates, EEOC compliance and non-discrimination. Re-certification is required annually.
Creating an Inclusive Workforce Training
With an eye toward developing every one of our employees to build on their knowledge and skills in and around an inclusive community, we engaged Chelsie Walsh, Beacon Hill's IMPACT Resource Manager, to lead us in a course entitled "Creating an Inclusive Workforce: A Training on our Unconscious Thoughts." All employees were asked to attend one of several limited-seat sessions and to be prepared to be on camera.
Chelsie taught us that all of us have bias, whether it's unconscious or something we are aware of. We explored where our biases come from and how to check them when making decisions, especially decisions as they relate to talent selection and retention.Employee Resource Networks
At the start of 2023, under the guidance of our Chelsie Walsh, Beacon Hill's IMPACT Resource Manager, we began the construction of Beacon Hill's very first Employee Resource Networks (ERNs) or employee-led affinity groups. These networks provide Beacon Hill employees with the opportunity to connect more deeply with fellow Beacon Hillers to discuss their shared experiences, struggles and achievements and how they impact their work.
After feedback provided by Beacon Hill employees to our Employee IMPACT Committee and careful consideration, we have formed five initial groups, each with a unique focus and a dream team of leaders and group members to helm each group's initiatives. Beacon Hill opens its affinity groups and their activities to all Beacon Hill employees to foster understanding, support and appreciation for equal dignity and respect across our entire community. The Employee IMPACT Committee welcomes suggestions on additional affinity groups for consideration.
Striving to promote an inclusive community requires everyone to recognize individual contributions and celebrate those efforts through a welcoming, cohesive, empathetic and competitively thriving environment, where we all benefit and learn from each other’s perspectives and differences. Employee Resource Networks at Beacon Hill welcome individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels.
