At Ingalls, shipbuilders are valued and appreciated for the unique characteristics that make each one of us so different. With October being Global Diversity Awareness Month, we all have the opportunity to pay tribute to the diverse minds and beliefs that are held by cultures around the world, including at Ingalls.
We live in a multicultural society and embracing the values of various cultures only strengthens our understanding and appreciation of the world. Not only are we committed to attracting diverse talent to Ingalls Shipbuilding, we also strive to develop shipbuilders by providing them with opportunities to succeed and contribute to our long-term success.
Understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) is at the core of what makes us great at Ingalls Shipbuilding. But what does that mean? It means we are stronger when we acknowledge and celebrate our different backgrounds and how they shape our perspectives, at work and in our personal lives. It means we have a sense of belonging. When we feel comfortable being our authentic selves at work, we bring our best ideas to the table. We feel like we BELONG.
Think about what this looks like for you. Where do you BELONG? Challenge yourself to seek opportunities to celebrate diversity in the workplace. Spread AWARENESS of things that matter to you. Share EDUCATION opportunities with your work group. Encourage ADVOCACY so everyone at the table has a voice.
One of the ways you can help foster diversity and inclusion at Ingalls is by joining an Employee Resource Group. To learn more about our ERGs, click here: IngallsConnect (goodbarber.app)