Company among the first to adopt new market tool to support
thriving workplaces where everyone feels welcome, seen and
heard.
DALTON,
Ga., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shaw
Industries Group Inc. (Shaw) today announced it has enrolled to
pursue the new WELL Equity Rating developed by the International
WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The WELL Equity Rating is designed
to help organizations act on their diversity, equity, inclusion
(DEI) and accessibility goals and improve company culture and
employee health. The rating will validate Shaw's actions to advance
health and well-being; celebrate DEI and accessibility; and promote
sensitivity.
"Organizations worldwide are embracing the powerful role place
can play in leveling the playing field and ensuring everyone feels
welcome, seen and heard," said Rachel
Hodgdon, president and CEO of IWBI.
The WELL Equity Rating includes more than 40 strategies spanning
six action areas:
- user experience and feedback
- responsible hiring and labor practices
- health benefits and services
- inclusive design
- supportive programs and spaces
- community engagement
"At Shaw, we strive to create a better future and a better
world. A world in which we collectively value and invest in the
health, well-being and success of all people AND our planet. A
future that's safe and safeguarded for generations to come," said
Kellie Ballew, vice president of
global sustainability and innovation at Shaw. "The WELL Equity
Rating aligns with that commitment and stands to provide external
validation of our efforts."
By using the WELL Equity Rating, an evidence-based roadmap, Shaw
is adopting an action-oriented approach to advance equitable,
people-first places and better address the needs of marginalized
and underserved populations. The rating offers a tangible path
forward to help them follow through on their DEI commitments and
transform how workplaces are designed, managed and operated to
create environments where everyone can thrive and show up as their
authentic selves.
Shaw will undergo third-party verification to validate its
policies and actions before achieving the rating.
"Shaw is committed to maintaining a culture of continuous
improvement — one that helps each associate achieve their full
potential and creates a meaningful work experience," shared
Torrance Ford, vice president of
talent management at Shaw. "By working diligently to hire and
retain diverse talent, we bring fresh perspectives, unique points
of view and varied experience into the organization that spark
growth and innovation. Pursuit of this rating is one of the many
ways we're constantly striving to achieve more."
Studies show that employees in diverse and inclusive workplaces
are more likely to enjoy their jobs, innovate more and ultimately
stay with their employers for longer. Diverse organizations have
also been found to be 1.32 times more productive and 21 percent
more profitable than their peers.
About Shaw
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood,
laminate, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty
products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. The
company meets its diverse customer needs through an expansive
portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Patcraft,
Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Sports
Turf, Southwest Greens and more.
Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
with more than $6 billion in annual
revenue and more than 20,000 associates worldwide. Headquartered in
Dalton, Ga., Shaw has salespeople
and/or offices located throughout the U.S. as well as Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China,
France, India, Mexico, Singapore, United
Arab Emirates, and the United
Kingdom. Visit http://www.shawinc.com for more
information.
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Media Contact
Meagan Scott, Shaw Industries,
7065322211, meagan.scott@shawinc.com
SOURCE Shaw Industries