Where We Listen & Learn
How your words shape our actions
Our commitment to listening and learning is integral to our DEIB strategy. We use employee engagement and DEIB surveys to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure an inclusive environment.
While some of our most recent DEIB survey results were favorable, indicating progress, we recognize there is still much work to be done. Supporting our staff with career development and growth has been a key focus area over the past year, and we are dedicated to continuing these efforts.
Our DEIB newsletter, created by staff for staff, shares diverse viewpoints and recognizes various holidays. While our company may not officially recognize every holiday with closures, our newsletter honors these important events, fostering cultural awareness and inclusivity while balancing business needs.
We also support DEIB goals through training sessions and meaningful conversations, promoting continuous learning and cultural humility. These efforts ensure open communication and demonstrate our commitment to inclusivity.
DEIB Survey Results
of employees reported satisfaction with our diversity efforts
found their colleagues to be helpful
felt they were treated fairly
felt they could be their authentic selves at work
Our DEIB Commitment in Action
Staff training
Belonging: The Eden Way
- Over 430 employees attended
To ensure that everyone at Eden Housing feels:
- Recognized for their unique efforts and accomplishments
- Valued through acknowledgment and appreciation of their contributions
- Empowered to share honest opinions in a safe space
- Comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work
“Active listening is an incredibly important part of team building and community! I really enjoyed the activities and that I was able to communicate with people outside of my department!”
Attendee
Leadership Training
Embodying Equity in Our Leadership Work
- Board Members
- 21 members of our Leadership team
- Embodying Equity & Justice in Our Leadership Work to Secure Just and Affordable Housing for All
- Facilitated by Dimensions Educational Consulting, a nonprofit led by Black women and people of color, that provides training and consultancy in diversity, equity, and inclusion along with community development programs for emerging Black women leaders.
“This was an interactive training that gave us an opportunity to put the tools to use and practice. It was really powerful information and provided tools to help implement it in a meaningful way.”
Attendee
Providing The Career Information You Asked For!
Meaningful Conversations Series
Listening Circle
Gender Identity & Pronouns
Disabling Ableism
Volunteerism: Changing Ourselves by Impacting Others
Mentoring
Progress takes time and effort
Eden is committed to continuously making strides with supporting and investing in our employees’ futures.
The Property Operations Department has experienced success in the initial run of a mentoring program that partners an Onboarding Support Manager (OSM) with a new Community Manager to assist them during their first week at Eden. Working together at the OSM’s property, the CM gains hands-on, day-to-day experience before moving on to their assigned property. The success of the program has inspired the Ops team to look into mentoring opportunities for other positions, as well.
Building a stronger foundation for employee success takes time, innovation, dedication, and collaboration. Be on the lookout for future mentoring opportunities to come!