Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B) is imperative to the long-term health of our organization and to the communities in which we live, work and play. We take our commitment to embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging seriously, and we invest in the diverse and talented people who make up our firm. We recognize the importance of providing a workplace that supports an inclusive culture, drives innovation and growth, and empowers our staff to thrive. We continually focus on creating an environment in which people of all backgrounds feel inspired to do their best work. This ultimately says to every one of our employees at every level: You belong and have an opportunity for growth.

Advocate

Partner with and sponsor diverse community organizations, such as NOMA. Share best practices with AIA and ACEC.

Empower

Provide staff with Employee Resource Networks. Train every employee on Unconscious Bias and Diversity & Sensitivity.

Design

Create spaces that foster equity and improve quality of life. Foster partnerships that reflect our clients and communities.

As an A/E firm, we look for ways to incorporate the tenets of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging into our design solutions in order to keep the needle moving in the right direction through the spaces and places we create. We believe that with each of our projects, it is essential to cultivate open and empathetic design processes to make life a little safer, a little easier, and a little better for the end users of our facilities.

We also strive to select business partners and consultants that reflect the diversity of our clients and communities. As part of our process, we are becoming more diligent in proactively partnering with firms that are certified as minority-owned, disadvantaged-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned businesses.

Employee Resource Networks

 

To promote Diversity, Equity & Inclusion within our firm, we have launched five Employee Resource Networks (ERNs): LGBTQ+ Alliance Employee Resource Network; IMAGE (Inclusive Multiculturalism for Advancement, Growth and Equity); Women’s Employee Resource Network; Parent/Caregiver Employee Resource Network; and Well-being Employee Resource Network.

Learn more about our ERNs.

“At Gresham Smith, we want to live out our core values of commitment, integrity, respect and teamwork by honoring each voice and perspective and by embracing the intrinsic value of all people.”