2025 Highwoods Corporate Resiliency Report | ESG, Sustainability & Real Estate Performance - Flipbook - Page 51
DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE
CULTURE
Our people are our most important asset. Every coworker
plays a fundamental role in achieving our organizational
goals and creating value for our customers, shareholders
and communities. We strive to foster diversity and inclusion
at all levels of the company through transparency, respect
and inclusive policies and communication. This commitment
extends beyond our walls to initiatives that support diverse
communities where all are welcome.
In 2025, the Heart of Highwoods championed the
following initiatives:
• Continued partnerships with Cristo Rey Work Study Program
• Third year of the Highwoods REALM Mentorship Program
• Participated in Raleigh Chamber DEI conference
• Hosted events through our Engage & Ignite program
• Promoted supplier diversity throughout the commercial
real estate industry
We created the Heart of Highwoods program to advance
diversity and inclusion and community service in our
workforce, our industry and our communities.
COMPANY-WIDE
MULTI-GENERATIONAL ECOSYSTEM
GENERATIONS IN
THE WORKPLACE
Join us for an engaging conversation with guest speaker
Dr. Torri A. Staton, exploring the unique perspectives and
values of the different generations in today’s workplace.
THURSDAY, MAY 22 | 10 AM ET
A MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING LINK WILL BE PROVIDED
A recording will be made available for those who miss the event.
DR. TORRI A. STATON | RALEIGH CHAMBER
VICE PRESIDENT OF ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND INCLUSIVITY
#BETTERTOGETHER
Dr. Staton is a leadership professional who specializes in workforce and
professional development, investor engagement and equitable business
practices for creativity, innovation, retention and profit. She is currently the
Vice President of Economic Mobility and Inclusivity for the Greater Raleigh
Chamber and the Director of Equitable Economic Development for Wake
County Economic Development.
The Heart of Highwoods hosted a conversation through
our Engage & Ignite program around thriving in a MultiGenerational Ecosystem. In our workplace, we are
fortunate to teammates that span five generations.
The conversation focused on exploring ways to identify
generational differences, similarities and opportunities;
ways to establish partnerships; and ways to collaborate,
celebrate and acknowledge cultural differences and unite
around common goals and values.
RALEIGH
COMMUNITY POTLUCK
The Heart of Highwoods planned and executed the
Annual Community Potluck where everyone contributes
something to share—no matter how simple—creating a
sense of belonging and shared participation. This was
a special time to share family traditions, giving everyone
a chance to experience different foods and stories. These
events are always a good time to check in with one
another, fostering strong connection.
COMMUNITY POTLUCK | RALEIGH
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