inclusion

In 2019, we added inclusion to our vision as a core value. It was an intentional step to accelerate our work to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. I know lots of companies say they’re doing this work, and I believe many are truly earnest about it. But it’s not easy to drive meaningful change. It takes focused effort, steadfast commitment, empathy and patience — along with self-reflection and a willingness to be uncomfortable at times as we learn and grow together. ... Read More

Last month, I joined an incredible panel on allyship that was organized by three of our employee resource groups (I highly recommend the replay, if you’re interested). It was a really personal and powerful discussion about what it means to be an ally — someone who speaks out, stands up and provides support for a marginalized person or group. As panelists, we all came from different backgrounds and experiences, yet there was an inspiring common thread about how having an ally, or being an ally, can make an enormous difference in people’s lives. ... Read More

Last month, I had the great honor of speaking at the inaugural Women’s Forest Congress in Minneapolis. Organized over three days, the congress drew close to 500 people, mostly women, from across the forest sector to share perspectives and develop strategies and solutions to address some of the most pressing challenges for forests — and also the vital role of women in addressing them. ... Read More

A couple of years ago, I was part of a hiring team interviewing external candidates for a critical role in our business. There was one candidate in particular who was very impressive, and when it came time for her to ask us questions at the end of the interview, she asked: “What do you enjoy most about working at Weyerhaeuser?” ... Read More

Like many of us, Ron Crear was raised thinking topics like race and gender were taboo. Then he was offered the opportunity to attend the Defense Equal Opportunity Institute while serving in the Air Force and became a military equal opportunity specialist. ... Read More