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NURTURING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

March 11, 2020

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THE BENEFITS OF DIVERSITY

The Benefits of Diversity Definition of Diversity

di·ver·si·ty the condition of having or being composed of differing elements : VARIETY the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization

The Benefits of Diversity (2) Definition of Diversity

race ethnicity

age gender

religion sexual orientation

The Benefits of Diversity The Evolution of Diversity

Fairness Acceptance Integration Equal opportunity Measured by

representation

Culture of connection Authenticity Inclusion Empowerment Respecting identities Measured by impact Broader definition of

diversity

The Benefits of Diversity

Attracting top talent Retention Employee engagement Team cohesion Productivity Innovation Studies suggest increased profits

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HNTB INDIANAPOLIS INITIATIVES

HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives Diversity and Inclusion Forum Purpose

- To create a stronger office - To make sure we are considering all

talent that is out there - It is the right thing to do - Create diversity in all possible areas

Takeaways - In order to be diverse, you need to

be inclusive first - HNTB can always do better - Led to the diversity committee’s

creation

DIVERSITY INCLUSION

HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives The Committee Members are from different

departments, disciplines and seniority Meet once a month

- Plan events - Produces monthly newsletter

Purpose - To celebrate our colleague’s

cultures and backgrounds - To learn more about ourselves

and our community - To become obsolete

HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives Survey Anonymous survey to obtain a better understanding of our

colleague’s backgrounds Questions included:

- Heritage - Music - Holidays - Sports - Food

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HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives Survey – Sports

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HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives Survey - What did we learn?

We are diverse in unexpected ways Identified holidays to celebrate You don’t get the full picture without diversity Identified new groups to recognize

- People with disabilities - LGBTQ - Veterans

HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives

Guest speaker series “Pop-up” celebrations of different cultures and holidays Book club discussions on topics related to diversity and

inclusion

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HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives Guest Speakers Michael McKilip, Midtown Indy Discussion on infrastructure and systemic

racism Troost Avenue in Kansas City, MO is the

boundary to a previously “redlined” neighborhood Access to transit, education, parks, libraries,

and grocery stores Similar to 38th Street in Indianapolis Redesigning infrastructure to stop

perpetuating racial divides

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HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives (2) Guest Speakers

HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives (3) Guest Speakers Nina Price, Director of Jewish

Education Initiatives Learned about the Jewish faith,

culture, and variations of each across the world

HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives (4) Guest Speakers Darryl Lockett, Director of

Kennedy King Memorial Initiative Memorial to commemorate

Robert Kennedy’s speech in Indianapolis after Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated on April 4, 1968 Witness shared her experience

and impact to the community

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HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives: Guest Speakers

HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives (5): Guest Speakers

2020

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Diversity And Inclusion eam Activity

he Dirveirsity And Inclusion Team wm host a Lunch and learn on Febfl'iuary 27, 2020, 12noon. Our focus will lbe the Kennedy King emonia 1n·fative.

pecial guest. will include S·omeone that was prsesent at Attorney Genera Robe1rt "Bobby'' Kennedy•s speech on the night Dr. Martin Luther K·ng Jlr

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Fe ruary 2020 Celebratory Days

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IP1nld11nts Day-February 17, 2020 - Celebratlon of G orge Wa hinglon's birthday as well s all president succo ding him.

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HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives Monthly Newsletter Upcoming celebrations and

holidays from various cultures Highlights local events Diversity and Inclusion

Committee updates Inspirational quotes and trivia

HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives: Lunar New Year “Pop Up” Event

HNTB Indianapolis Initiatives Book Club Monthly Book Club on fiction

and non-fiction books White Fragility Book Discussion Overcoming the good/bad

binary on racism Being open to feedback Annual diversity and inclusion

Book Club

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HNTB Indianapolis Future Initiatives

Discussions about recruiting and hiring practices Fundraiser for Indiana Youth Group for LGBTQ Pride month Cricket lessons More guest speakers

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NURTURING DIVERSITY

Nurturing Diversity How to Fail Diversity for the sake of

diversity Pity or sympathy Mandatory

Doing Diversity the R ight Way Focus on inclusion first Create a sense of belonging for

everyone Let employees know diversity

and inclusion is a priority Learn from others

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