Feeling Valued, Heard and Safe

Right to Respect creates the conditions for our people to do their best work, whether on site, in offices, in meetings or beyond.

It mean ensuring everyone feels valued, able to speak up and confident that different perspectives are welcomed. When people feel respected, they contribute more and help us build stronger teams.

The program goes beyond challenging unacceptable behavior. It's about creating positive experiences through the way we listen, communicate, collaborate and respond to one another.

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Our Commitments

We value everyone

We treat every person with dignity and respect. We value different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds because the make us stronger.

This helps us build stronger teams, make better decisions and create a workplace where everyone can contribute fully.

We speak up for ourselves and each other

When behavior falls short, whether it affects us or someone else, we speak up, call it out and help put it right.

This helps us act earlier, make safe choices and build confidence that concerns will be heard.

We seek feedback and own our impact on others

We listen when someone tells us our behavior has had an impact. We reflect, learn and do better.

This strengthens relationships, builds self-awareness and supports a culture of learning and improvement.

 

 

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Expanding the Meaning of Zero Harm

Across the industry, issues of respect are more common than they should be, and they carry real consequences for both people and jobsite safety. Learn how our Zero Harm program has expanded

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Kellie Jasso

Fighting Fear

Kellie Jasso is a senior preconstruction leader who champions Balfour Beatty’s Right to Respect program by fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. Her leadership reflects a belief that respect and collaboration build strong teams.

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Everyone Has the Right to Respect

At Balfour Beatty, we value everyone for their unique skills, knowledge, experiences and contributions. Across our global business, we have launched Right to Respect, a program clarifying behaviors we expect everyone to observe.

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Employee Affinity Groups

Our affinity groups work beyond educating our employees on culture and heritage. They serve as a place to connect, build relationships and forge ideas for new pathways for the company. Open to all employees, our affinity groups enrich our business and ensure Balfour Beatty is a place where everyone is valued.

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BRAVE

BRAVE (Building Relentless Alliances for Veteran Employees) creates and fosters a safe, supportive network for Veterans, military Service Members and or Allies, providing a sense of camaraderie, mentorship and resource sharing to enhance their overall wellbeing and success within Balfour Beatty.

Balfour Beatty Employee Affinity Group BRAVE

Building PRIDE

Building PRIDE exists to strengthen Balfour Beatty as a diverse and inclusive company that encourages a culture of respect for all sexual orientations and gender identities to better reflect the communities in which we work, live and play.

Balfour Beatty Employee Affinity Group Building PRIDE

Connecting Women

Connecting Women encourages the advancement of women in construction by providing opportunities for mentorship and career development and addressing the challenges women in the industry encounter.

Balfour Beatty Employee Affinity Group Connecting Women

Network of Black Leaders and Executives (NOBLE)

NOBLE engages in honest dialogue about race relations issues our teams face in the field and in the industry, as well as crucial conversations about actionable steps Balfour Beatty can take to create a more inclusive culture.

Balfour Beatty Employee Affinity Group NOBLE

Reinforcing, Educating and Guiding Asian Leaders (REGAL)

REGAL promotes advocacy and representation for Balfour Beatty's Asian American and Pacific Islander teammates to strengthen cultural understanding and facilitate conversations to further our company's inclusivity.

Balfour Beatty Employee Affinity Group REGAL

Somos

Somos exists to unify cultures, promote inclusiveness and inspire change. By ensuring our collective voices are heard, we can identify new paths forward with greater empathy, awareness and mutual respect.

Balfour Beatty Employee Affinity Group Somos

 

Making an Impact Together