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At Berkshire, we are committed to providing growth opportunities to our valued employees and continuing to strive towards a team that is representative of the diverse communities we serve.
Our Commitment to Equality
Berkshire’s goal for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is to elevate awareness, create meaningful progress within our organization, and use our influence to help drive change that is impactful to our team members, clients, and residents.
Advancing the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [DEI] initiative of the Company is a top priority. As part of that process, Berkshire established a DEI committee in 2016. This group has focused its time and attention on efforts to promote positive development in the DEI space, including updating policies and procedures, promoting philanthropic opportunities, and expanding training platforms.
With the support of senior leadership, the DEI Committee, and the entire organization, Berkshire had a banner year in 2020 earning the National Apartment Association Award of Excellence for Diversity & Inclusion – an award in its first year of inception.
This is only the beginning however and we look forward to continued evolution in support of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion not only within our organization, but within the communities we serve.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Goals
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Goals
With the support of Berkshire senior management and team members throughout our organization, the Berkshire Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is currently focused upon:
- Partnering with an external DEI consultant to help guide us through the process of assessing our current status and designing a strategic DEI plan
- Further enhancing our internal training to focus on Workplace Diversity, Inclusion, & Sensitivity as well as Microaggressions in the Workplace
- Maintaining an active presence in community outreach events such as Pride
- Identifying, developing and executing opportunities to develop enhanced programs to better serve residents and prospects – such as the deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) community
BerkshireUNITES Branding
BerkshireUNITES Branding
To further demonstrate and support the evolution of our DEI initiative at Berkshire, in 2021 we rebranded as the BerkshireUNITES DEI Committee.
Our new logo and name have been used to promote the BerkshireUNITES initiative throughout Berkshire, and to our valued team members and residents.
The National Apartment Association Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award
The National Apartment Association Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award
“The Diversity & Inclusion Award honors NAA member companies that are champions in advancing diversity and inclusiveness within their organization. This award seeks to raise awareness around the initiatives, policies and practices of organizations that embrace diversity & inclusion across the multifamily industry. Applications may cover one, some, or all aspects of diversity including but not limited to: age, ability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, race, and religion.”
- NAA