Diverstiy, Equity & Inclusion
Excluding children or pregnant women from a property or from any area other residents are allowed to use within the property could be discrimination.
Read MoreWhat is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It marks the day the Union Army General, Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, to announce that the Civil War had ended and enslaved individuals were now free.… Read More »
Read MoreGrowing up, I always knew I was different. I struggled with my gender identity, feeling like I was constantly playing a role that didn’t quite fit. It took me over 30 years to realize I was non-binary, and discovering the language and community that allowed me to explore my identity has been life-changing. As a… Read More »
Read MorePeople are complex, with multi-faceted attributes that make up who they are. Disability is included in this, but disability is also just one part of a person’s identity — a part that plays a role in shaping who they are but does not by any means define them solely. “Why do we see disability differently… Read More »
Read MoreWhether they are property managers, C-suite executives, or investors, women bring unique perspectives and skills to multifamily workplaces. Even so, women face numerous challenges, like gender bias, harassment, and discrimination. If we break down these barriers, the multifamily industry can become more equitable and prosperous. Keep reading to uncover five ways to support women working… Read More »
Read MoreIn the multifamily industry, we have all heard of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We have policies in place for it. It is referenced, stated, and explained in our training courses, onboarding materials, and development plans. And we all understand we have a social and legal responsibility to uphold the ADA in our business.… Read More »
Read MoreOur words directly and indirectly impact the people who hear or read them. Upon a recent review of hundreds of apartment community websites across the U.S., the common choice of verbiage — used over and over again — may shock you. While not intentional, the words used to describe an apartment community, its amenities, and… Read More »
Read MoreWomen Executives From Multifamily Industry Discuss Leadership, Opportunities In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, IBM released some disappointing news about women holding leadership positions. Their new report, “Women, Leadership, and Missed Opportunities” looked at the current corporate pipeline in 10 industries from nine different countries or regions and shows that there… Read More »
Read MoreWe at Grace Hill believe that Black Lives Matter and that racial equality is fundamental to our values as people and a company.
Read MoreTraining employees to avoid expressing a preference against residents with children.
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