Our unwavering commitment
Our culture is cosmopolitan and our employees are proud to bring their authentic identity to work
and enable them to reach their full potential, regardless of religion, sexual orientation, age, race,
nationality, disability, or political views through the following efforts:
Attracting
Diverse Talent
Expand recruiting and
efforts with targeted
sources, colleges, and
professional networks
Ongoing Education
& Development
Including topics like
unconscious bias, cultural
sensitivity, and values
based people managemen
Fostering Open
Dialogues
Provide avenues for
employees to honestly
express their thoughts to
make meaningful change
happen
Enduring Public
Commitment
Prominently display our
DE&I statement on
corporate websites, social
media and press outlets
Celebrating
Diversity
Commemorate holidays and
Human Rights events like
Black History Month, Pride
Month, Autistic Acceptance/
Awareness Day, etc.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
by design, not by default
Despite the strong business case, very few organizations can claim to be truly inclusive. It is not that diversity, equity and inclusion suffer from a lack of attention, but rather that they suffer from a lack of results. Why?
The intention is there. Leaders are committing to get better at building more inclusive organizations. The challenge for many is knowing where to start and where to focus.It is not enough to talk about change; we must act to change. We must build inclusive organizations by design, not by default.At WES we make decisions based on data and facts, not long-standing prejudices. We hire and develop inclusive leaders who bring together diverse knowledge, perspectives and experiences. We all unite behind a vision. We then support the right team mindset and behaviors with the right structure and processes to make change happen.
Supporting Our Employees
We are dedicated to uplifting marginalized and underrepresented voices by supporting career
development through peer mentorship and honest and open discussions. We also provide
opportunities to work in un-learn our preconceived notions about racial issues, re-educate ourselves
about injustices and help celebrate our differences.
Women in
Leadership
A diverse group of extraordinary self-identifying women who leverage social and educational programs, mentorship, and networking opportunities to realize their individual, enhance their career experiences, and create opportunities for our next generation of leaders.
Great Personalities
of Color
This group promotes a safe, collaborative, and supportive environment for employees who identify as Black or African American. Great Color Personalities strive to create a space that allows members the freedom to be authentic while advancing their careers. They provide mentorship, access to senior leadership, and a connected network of professionals to help foster the continued development and advancement of their members.
