Balfour Beatty Hosts Third “Together Allies” Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
October 10 2022 - 12:42PM
Business Wire
In observance of Global Diversity Awareness Month, Balfour
Beatty hosts its third “Together Allies” conference dedicated to
the company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I)
commitment. The virtual summit takes place throughout October and
includes a series of panel discussions on the positive impact
DE&I initiatives have on operational improvement and
advancement, fostering Balfour Beatty’s people-first culture and
furthering the company’s efforts towards more inclusive workplaces
nationwide.
This year’s summit theme is “Stronger Together” which conveys
the value DE&I brings to Balfour Beatty’s commitment to
operational excellence on behalf of its clients and how intentional
actions cultivate togetherness between its culturally- and
skillset-diverse employee base. The sessions feature guest speaker
and employee-driven conversations on fueling the company’s diverse
recruitment and retention imperative, creating inclusive
environments for career development, leveraging diverse industry
partnerships and uniting teams across diverse communities.
To drive these vital and powerful conversations the conference
features highly regarded keynote speakers and panelists including
COL. Willie L. Cooper, Commander, 375th Mission Support Group at
Scott Airforce Base, Illinois, COL. Chad W. Caldwell, Commander,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, Stacy Cassio,
Pink Mentor Network founder and chief executive officer, Esu Ma’at,
Orlando Magic chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, and
Whitney Eichinger, Southwest Airlines vice president of culture and
engagement.
Balfour Beatty’s employee affinity groups, Connecting Women,
Building PRIDE (People Respecting Inclusivity, Diversity and
Equality), NOBLE (Network of Black Leaders and Executives), Somos,
representing Hispanic/Latin@ teammates, and REGAL (Reinforcing,
Educating and Guiding Asian Leaders) will also be well-represented
throughout the conference’s sessions as moderators and
panelists.
“During Global Diversity Awareness Month and beyond, it’s vital
for our company and industry to explore how diversity and inclusion
is an underpinning of construction operations,” said Leon Blondin,
Balfour Beatty chief executive officer. “Integrating these
initiatives into every operational facet of our business creates a
strong and solid foundation that positively impacts how we serve
each other, our clients and our communities. It is important for
our teams to understand that collaborative acceptance of diversity,
equity and inclusion programs prompts intentional actions and
encourages a sense of togetherness and unity.”
As an Associated General Contractors (AGC) Culture of CARE
pledge member, Balfour Beatty has committed to create more
welcoming workplace environments for team members, particularly
those from diverse backgrounds, and provide tools and resources to
establish a caring culture. In addition to hosting the Together
Allies summit virtually, offices and jobsites across the nation
will gather teammates together for in-person viewings of the
multiple sessions throughout the month.
Balfour Beatty’s Together Allies virtual DE&I summit begins
with an opening keynote on Oct. 11 and concludes with a summit
capstone on Oct. 28.
About Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty is an industry-leading provider of general
contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build
services for public and private sector clients across the United
States. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, the
company is part of Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY), a leading
international infrastructure group that provides innovative and
efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports
communities and enables economic growth. Balfour Beatty is ranked
among the top domestic building contractors in the United States by
Engineering News-Record. To learn more, visit
www.balfourbeattyus.com.
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