{"id":11473,"date":"2022-03-01T11:13:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T16:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/blog\/?p=11473"},"modified":"2022-03-01T12:21:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T17:21:19","slug":"a-time-of-reflection-and-change-to-breakthebias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/blog\/a-time-of-reflection-and-change-to-breakthebias\/","title":{"rendered":"A time of reflection and change to #BreakTheBias"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In celebration of International Women\u2019s Day<\/span><\/a> on March 8, and this year\u2019s theme, #BreaktheBias, we are featuring stories from our ED&I leaders across the globe from March 1 \u2013 8. Learn more about how AECOM is breaking the bias for our employees and communities, by following our conversations on LinkedIn<\/span><\/a> and Twitter<\/span><\/a>, as well as the AECOM Blog<\/span><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We live in an ever-changing world, and it is up to us \u2013 as individuals and as an organization \u2013 to help lead the change toward a more equitable future.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, we have prioritized and facilitated talking about gender bias and the importance of true equity in our society and workplaces. This indicates there is learning and growth happening in this space, and that is fantastic! While it is important to celebrate successes along the way, we must also understand that acknowledging the need for change is the first step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recognize that gender biases are still strong across our industry. We are doing our part by making meaningful strides toward developing and implementing programs that break the bias in the workplace. As part of our Sustainable Legacie<\/em>s<\/a> strategy, we build safe and respectful work environments where our employees are invited to bring their talents, backgrounds and expertise to bear on some of the world\u2019s most complex challenges and where everyone can thrive both personally and professionally.  To ensure our people feel supported at AECOM and have access to equitable opportunities, we have implemented several programs across the globe, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n