Women in Construction Week 2024
People
Read More
We are committed
As part of our company Vision “WE Value People, WE Build Dreams,” we are committed to fostering inclusion and allyship for our employees, clients, partners, and trade partner communities.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging
“WE value people” means ALL people. Few jobs require more collaboration than those in our industry. This makes it all the more important that we continue to explore impactful ways, both large and small, to make our workplace and jobsites more inclusive.
Our vision is an environment where every employee-owner at W.E. O’Neil thrives, has opportunity, and contributes as who they are.
W.E. O'Neil's objective is to create a healthier and more inclusive workplace culture for all.
Brian Ramsay, Chief Executive Officer
W.E. O’Neil
Local DEIB Committees
W.E. O’Neil has regional employee resource groups through which our employee-owners focus on issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. These committees organize educational and community activities, and they focus on efforts such as training, hiring and retention, and culture and outreach.
Through these activities and with leadership support, we strive to make a difference not only in W.E. O’Neil offices and at jobsites, but also in our industry.
National DEIB Committee
Our national DEIB committee’s vision is “A lasting culture of equity and belonging.” The group partners with our employee-owners and senior leadership to have a proactive role in creating and promoting a culture of systemic equity throughout W.E. O’Neil.
Group goals include fostering a culture in which employee-owners are inspired to attain their full potential and promoting a mindset of continuous improvement. Items of particular focus include developing a workforce and leadership teams that more accurately reflect the diversity of our communities, and, through conversation and training, mitigating unconscious biases and effectively managing diverse teams.
Women of W.E. O’Neil
Our Women of W.E. O'Neil employee resource groups are communities for our women to collaborate and develop within W.E. O'Neil. They provide opportunities for discussion, education, encouragement, and outreach to the community. In chapters throughout the nation, the women in these groups support each other by sharing knowledge, advice, and network opportunities.
Our goals:
- Ensure that W.E. O'Neil women feel valued and empowered within the company
- Educate all employees about the unique challenges faced by women in the industry
- Influence our community by participating in outreach events
- Elevate the industry overall by making us all stronger
Culture of Care Commitment
We have committed to the Associated General Contractors’ Culture of CARE pledge. CARE stands for Commit, Attract, Retain, and Empower.
W.E. O’Neil is working to create a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive construction industry. We are actively working to ensure that every employee–from the president to the field engineer–has the opportunity to feel valued, respected, and heard.
Related News + Insights
