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New Outlooks for Future Integration and Diverse Cooperation
By Yvette Cruz. Having diversity and differing perspectives in the workplace can help attract the next generation. Having diversity in the workplace helps bring new perspectives and shows us ways to improve. In industries like roofing and construction, it can be intimidating as a woman to get involved but even ...
Holcim Building Envelope Named One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and Women by Newsweek
Independent studies acknowledge large American companies addressing gender and diversity inequalities in the workplace. Holcim Building Envelope was recently recognized by Newsweek as a recipient of both America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2023. Holcim Building Envelope received the inaugural America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity ...
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
By Alec Doniger. Megan Keyes and Rae July give their perspectives on working with different walks of life in celebration of Black History Month. If we are to participate in the American workforce, we must acknowledge that racist ideologies have prevailed throughout history and that they continue to prevail ...
Empowering. Inspiring. Inaugural.
By Lauren White. The first-ever PNWIR event did not disappoint! Amidst power poses, product demos, networking opportunities and expert advice from industry professionals, the first-ever Pacific Northwest National Women in Roofing Day (PNWIR) was something else. The kickoff to PNWIR Day was a networking event and dinner. McKay Daniels, ...
Latino Contractor Spotlight
By Owens Corning. Owens Corning is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this September 15 through October 15 by spotlighting how Latin culture is embraced by their contractors. Owen Corning® is proudly celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this year by celebrating contractors in the Owens Corning Contractor Roofing Network and the ways ...
JM’s Culture Aligns Perfectly With Claudio Aguilar’s Brazilian Heritage
By Johns Manville. Johns Manville is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with employee interviews about how they celebrate their Hispanic heritage. Johns Manville Engineer turned Finance and IT Human Resources Manager Claudio Aguilar talks about the extra mile and how his Brazilian heritage has helped him find so much success with ...
The Value of Diversity and Inclusion Councils
By Johns Manville. Johns Manville launches a Diversity and Inclusion initiative by rolling out two employee resource groups. Johns Manville values both diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We know that diversity is not only critical for the long-term success of the company but the industry as a whole. ...
Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Women on the Roof
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. In honor of Women's History Month, we celebrate some women-led businesses in the roofing. Roofing is an overwhelmingly male occupation. Whether contractor or crew, the majority of workers are typically men. The U.S. Department of Labor considers roofing a male-dominated profession, but that doesn’t mean women ...
Polyglass Celebrates Women in the Roofing Industry During Women’s History Month
Polyglass U.S.A. Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, is celebrating women in the roofing industry during Women’s History Month by highlighting women throughout different roles in the company. Women’s History Month celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture, society and has been observed annually in March in the United ...
5 Lessons to Learn From Ethelmae Humphreys’ Life
By Melissa Dunson. A testament to a life well-lived is when a person can live to be nearly 95 years old and the world still thinks you were gone too soon. With the 2021 year-end passing of longtime TAMKO Chairman Emerita Ethelmae Humphreys, called “the matriarch of the roofing ...
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