2016
Established a formal inclusion and diversity committee and hiring policies were implemented to ensure diverse candidates.
2015
Affinity Groups, already in place, became more robust.
Early 2000's
Affinity Groups Created
Throughout our history, team members have formed affinity groups with their peers, with a focus on living the values of Mortenson.
Unwavering Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
2021
Today, over 400 team members attend monthly DEI focused lunch and learns.
2023
Chair of Construction Inclusion Week
2022
Business Resource Groups Formalized, External Partnerships Expanded
2019
Mortenson signed CEO Action pledge to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
2018
Created toolkit to provide team members with resources to advance learning and development.
2017
Our ACE Mentor Program efforts were centralized.
2020
Appointed Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and amplified the strategic framework for the company’s vision of DEI today and for the future.
Leadership and Development Focus
Senior Leadership Team begins journey with focus on learning, development, and assessments.
Formalized Strategy
Leaders formalized a program focused on culture and inclusiveness.
Leadership Journey & Women’s Event
Leadership journey continued and diversity standards were integrated in performance reviews.
Hosted our inaugural Women’s Event - now one of our largest annual events.
CEO Pledge, Inaugural Diversity Event
Inaugural event established to celebrate, connect and develop people of color in the organization.
Leveraged Learning & Infrastructure
DEI infrastructure created for learning, inclusion and measuring impact.
Underwent org assessment of processes, team members and actions.
2017
Centralized ACE Mentor Program partnership, focused on attracting youth, women and people of color to construction
Hosted our inaugural Women’s Event - now one of our largest annual events.
Learning and development efforts expanded to our geographic offices.
Group Leaders and Women’s Event
Partnered with external organizations, sponsoring conferences to access and develop diverse talent.
Business Resource Groups (BRG) - team member-led groups promoting cultural diversity, development and networking for underrepresented groups and allies.
Mortenson will chair Construction Inclusion Week, in its third year, as one of the founding firms to establish the event with a focus to build awareness of the need to improve diversity and inclusion in the construction industry.
Expanded Reach
Shifted from Inclusion & Diversity to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion