DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
A diverse and inclusive workplace is critical to our success. At Barr, we celebrate all dimensions of diversity, including gender identity, neurodiversity, race, religion, sexual orientation, and much more. We strive to enable all staff to feel a strong sense of belonging within the Barr community, and to ensure that individuals are provided fair and equal access to opportunities, advancement, and resources.
Fostering an inclusive workplace where employees contribute their unique experiences and perspectives is a priority for Barr. By supporting and encouraging individuals to show up authentically, Barr promotes a culture that values diverse perspectives and inspires both creativity and innovative problem-solving. This benefits everyone at Barr and our partners—including clients. As the CEO, I’m committed to helping our company stay curious and continuing to strengthen our workplace culture, employee engagement, and professional development programs.
– Ward Swanson, President & CEO
As an employee-owned, client-centric organization, Barr’s people and culture are unique; we have a longstanding belief in the value that individuals can deliver when they feel seen and appreciated. We value the full range of perspectives and experiences that our employees draw upon to relate to our clients’ needs and help them achieve their goals. Because we recognize the compelling business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we centered our initiatives on broad outreach and talent attraction, fostering innovation and authenticity, and preparing for and adapting to future client needs.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employee Resource Group serves as a resource for all Barr employees and works to help increase collaboration across Barr as we continue to grow and embed diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company. The Employee Resource Group is open to all employees and supports collaboration, professional development, and workplace inclusion across the company.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are desirable and beneficial for Barr and its partners.
- Hiring the best employees requires broad outreach and access to highly qualified talent from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- Promoting inclusion helps us achieve our goal of being a great place to work.
- We support educational and professional development initiatives that help expand awareness of engineering and environmental careers and increase access to opportunities for future professionals.
We value all elements of diversity and aim to provide an inclusive working environment where you’ll feel supported and comfortable as your authentic self. Barr is an equal opportunity employer and supports and encourages equal opportunity for all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, and any other differences.
