Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diverse Perspectives, Shared Mission

Keeping an informed employee base around DEI is important to us. Through Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination training, our employees are taught what it means to be part of a diverse workforce and how our actions can make a difference.

Talent acquisition is one of the first places where change can have an impact. Emphasis is placed strongly on outreach programs to target underrepresented and minority populations to include, but not limited to, women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Sharing and understanding our employees’ experiences helps unite us as a firm. “MGAC Inner Voices,” our podcast series, brings attention to the challenges our team members from historically marginalized groups face while working in the A/E/C industry.

Pronouns are a very personal self-identifier and using an individual’s preferred pronouns creates a more welcoming space for our colleagues within and beyond MGAC. Employees are given the opportunity to self-identify their pronouns in our email signatures.

Knowledge of significant holidays and events around the world, and their importance to our colleagues creates empathy and a space for appreciation. To ensure this information is easily accessible to our employees, MGAC creates a firmwide monthly calendar capturing all the details and personal stories.

DEI themes are brought to life through reading, allowing us to walk in another person’s shoes. MGAC hosts a monthly book club centered around DEI where our employees can connect, discuss thought-provoking ideas, and learn from one another’s belief systems and experiences.

Exposure to a variety of professions enables young people to aspire and dream of their futures. Engaging with various underrepresented populations educates students on the A/E/C industry and the career opportunities available to them.

Creating a place to network, gain inspiration, and confidence to “lean in” to an industry that is male-driven is paramount. We focus on advancing professional opportunities to women in the A/E/C industry.

A thought challenged is a thought worth discussing. Lunch and Learn sessions are designed to support DEI professional development, discussions on social issues, guest speakers, and more!