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Today we are starting a conversation to celebrate what makes Taylor Wimpey a unique employer.   At Taylor Wimpey, we bring our collective skills and breadth of expertise together to do great things. We support one another. We do the right thing – for our people, our wider communities and our planet. We welcome everyone and give them the keys to unlock their potential, whatever their ambitions.   We believe there's space for everyone to #MakeAHome at Taylor Wimpey.   Discover what makes life at Taylor Wimpey unique:  https://bit.ly/4eJF0ax

Civility is a vital cornerstone of every element of life, including in the office. We yearn for more harmonious interactions and understand that great organizations thrive on goodwill rather than discord. In this week's blog, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer Mary Ellen Murrah, M.S., SHRM-SCP is diving into the heart of civility and honor—exploring how these values can transform our workplaces and help us rediscover the joy and strength in treating each other with respect and dignity. https://lnkd.in/eyPBuVRn

Silence in the workplace can be deafening, but speaking up can be liberating. Zora Neale Hurston's poignant words, 'If you are silent about your pain, they'll kill you and say you enjoyed it,' serve as a stark reminder of the importance of voicing our concerns and discomforts in any professional setting, especially during Black History Month. Keeping quiet about issues at work not only perpetuates harmful dynamics but can also lead to personal detriment. It's crucial to advocate for ourselves and our well-being, even if it means confronting uncomfortable truths. Let's honor Hurston's legacy by creating a culture where open communication is valued, and everyone feels empowered to speak their truth. #BlackHistoryMonth #WorkplaceCulture #SpeakUp #ZoraNealeHurston

What fuels my passion for helping Black and Brown women get ahead in the workplace? Because I know what it's like. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get ahead. Repeatedly, I was told that I would never be a Vice President.  BUT... When I discovered that I had control over my own journey despite the sexual harassment, discrimination, and microaggressions I encountered, everything changed. And I realized that I had the power all along! Executive Presence was the key to getting myself to the top.  And I'd be damned if I didn't share this knowledge with other Black and Brown women. My focus, my goal, is to get women who look like me out of their self-limiting beliefs.  It's time to wake up! ⏰ So here it is - The Being Conference. It's your wake-up call to the connection between owning your greatness and finally seeing the professional progress you deserve. The Being Conference is all about authentically shifting and growing. In this immersive 2-day hands-on, intimate, and in-person experience, you'll discover how to boost your career by establishing Executive Presence and strengthening your emotional intelligence. I can't wait to show you the secret to achieving success despite adversity. Let me show you how to prove the naysayers wrong and reach your professional goals.

At the core, it's about embodying the values we preach. As individuals within this company, our actions become our identity. It's a journey of integrity and service, shaping not just the business but how people perceive us. It's about being genuine, day in and day out.

You really should learn more about First Command…

The more I do the work I do, the more I remain convinced and convicted that the unsuccessful efforts at diversity didn’t work because they lacked the necessary embodiment work to recalibrate the nervous systems of people with hierarchal power and social power (privilege). Having to try to not act racist puts people on edge and steals from their executive function. Embodiment work helps change the system so you no longer uphold racist ideology as the norm. It helps discern between true threats and challenges to comfort or privilege (when you have unexamined privilege, you often cannot tell the difference) so you can make better judgments and use your energy for the work that matters. Diversity has amazing positive impacts on businesses and organizations, but most don’t really know how to optimize what’s right in front of them, in their recruitment processes, onboarding, or day-to-day support. No matter what the field, if embodiment work isn’t being done, changes will stay on the surface level and continue to harm the minorities you seek to be a part of your organization. Better or worse, corporate or not, it comes back to the body. I’m excited to be working on something to support organizations who are TRULY committed (who want to move beyond a diversity statement or whatever unfulfilled promises made after George Floyd was murdered) to change. Stay tuned!!

The Power of Representation Representation matters. The underrepresentation of Black individuals in leadership roles perpetuates a cycle of non-inclusivity and lack of awareness. A mere 3.2% of executive or senior-level positions are held by Black professionals, a glaring disparity that undermines the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion initiatives. "Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," says Vernā Myers, VP of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix. Organizations must actively elevate Black voices in decision-making roles to dismantle systemic barriers. This includes implementing mentorship programs and leadership development initiatives and ensuring diverse perspectives are present at the table. Dive into our blog post, "Unmasking the Barriers: The Journey of Black Americans with Disabilities in the Workplace" Part 2 of 5, https://lnkd.in/g73x_ZYr At Baker Consulting, we understand the complexities of creating accessible and inclusive workplaces. Our READI2B framework is designed to help organizations navigate this journey with empathy, courage, and strategic vision. We work closely with businesses to assess their current practices, identify areas for improvement, and develop comprehensive plans that prioritize the needs of marginalized communities, including Black Americans with disabilities. Reach out to us today to learn how we can support your organization in dismantling barriers and embracing equity. #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #EquityForAll #InclusionMatters #Accessibility #Equality #Disabilities #WorkplaceCulture

Celebrating Black History Month! Black employees have made significant contributions to the field of Human Resources – from championing diversity and inclusion initiatives to leading transformative HR strategies. Here’s a recent SHRM article about how workplaces can celebrate and support employees: https://buff.ly/3Ud8aYA #BlackHistoryMonth #HRProfessionals #SHRM

NEW Blog Post: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in the Workplace, This Black History Month and Beyond. 🌟 Our latest Blogging From Beyond the Boardroom post is out, and we're sharing some insightful content. Have you had a chance to read it? 🌟 Check it out via the VPWS Social Hub link👇📔👀 #VPWorkforceSolutions #VPWS #Recruitment #Careers #Opportunities #Jobsearch #ClientServices #ClientRelations #BloggingFromBeyondTheBoardroom #BeyondTheBoardroom #HireExpectations