Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at The Arbor Company
For more than thirty years, we have prided ourselves on our Arbor Company culture. We’ve purposefully sought opportunities to create a more just company, a place where all people feel valued and included.
We are proud of the work we do each day to care for seniors but we are honest about the racially imbalanced and often undervalued history of caregiving in this country. We can’t change history but we can change the future.
At The Arbor Company, we are committed to building a company where everyone can thrive. We recognize that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are essential to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our residents, employees, and the communities we serve.
We consider diversity as a crucial ingredient for the success of our organization. Diversity fosters creativity, innovation, and problem-solving by bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to providing culturally competent care, and we are committed to recruiting and hiring a workforce that reflects the diversity of our patients and communities in which they reside.
Equity is essential to The Arbor Company because it creates a level playing field for all employees, regardless of their background or circumstances. Employees who feel that they are treated fairly and have equal opportunities are assets to our organization. We are committed to creating that equitable experience, and providing each employee a seat at our table and the resources they need to shape the trajectory of their career.
We believe inclusion is essential for building a thriving community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or any other aspect of their identity.
The Arbor Company strives to build a culture where each individual can feel a sense of belonging and thrive. To do this,
- We create an environment where employees feel respected.
- Open communication and feedback are welcomed and encouraged.
- Opportunities for true connection are provided.
- Diversity is recognized and celebrated.
- Policies and practices promote equity and fairness.
- Personal and professional growth is supported.
We are committed to continued conversations and sustaining the initiatives we have put in place. We recognize diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging must be ongoing topics of discussion, and we are constantly focused on keeping them at the forefront of our business discussions and decisions.