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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)

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We Are Better Together!

Argentum welcomes and embraces the diversity among our staff, members, and partners. We understand that different perspectives and backgrounds bring new ideas and innovative approaches to business, that may otherwise go undiscovered, which is why we are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusiveness, equity, and diversity where individuals are accepted, valued, and encouraged to share their voices, their cultures, and themselves.

We understand that by listening to and including the perspectives, experiences, and diversity in others we can foster a culture of belonging, collaboration, and mutual respect. We believe that multiple types of talent, skills, and mindsets are needed to advance our work – and that this can be found all around us. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to empower and engage our staff, members, and partners in actions that effectively contribute to accomplishing the goals and mission of our association.

It starts with listening – to experts, to workers at every level, and to each other. We will update these efforts here as well as through our communication channels as findings, plans, and resources take shape. Please contact Olivia Wilson, Senior Director, DEIB at [email protected] with any questions or interest you may have at this time.

Thank you and we look forward to building a stronger senior living industry through a more diverse, equal, and inclusive workforce.

DEIB Video Series

Featuring: Andrea Griesmar, Senior VP Talent Strategies, Brightview Senior Living &
Gloria Johnson-Cusack, Principal Consultant, Gloria Johnson-Cusack Consulting

Argentum is excited to launch a video series called Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Building a Better Workplace: Creating a Culture of Belonging. Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion is not just a buzzword, but a crucial step towards building a better workplace. Creating a culture of belonging is an essential part of this journey. Join us for an inspiring session where we talk with Andrea Griesmar, Senior Vice President of Talent Strategies at Brightview Senior Living. Andrea will share her insights and experiences on how Brightview has created a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

Get a snapshot of the current state of DEIB within the industry

The latest executive summary provides a snapshot on the current state of DEIB within the industry. Administered by Ferguson Partners, the second annual survey uncovers several practices being implemented by senior living organizations and the percentage of organizations executing on specific DEIB initiatives. It also provides demographic breakdowns related to gender, race, orientations, and other diversity measures.

Senior Living DEIB Survey

The Senior Living DEIB Study on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), and the Senior Living DEIB Action Toolkit for Operators to aid industry operators and organizations in advancing DEIB practices is now available.

Released by the Senior Living DEIB Coalition, a partnership among Argentum, the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA), and the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), this data reflects an industry-wide effort to summarize the results of a survey on DEIB.

“It is exciting to note that this year's survey showed an increase in the percentage of companies with formal DEIB programs, from 27% to 40% which indicates a growing recognition within the industry of the importance and positive impact of promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging among employees and residents. A formal DEIB program is an important step to foster a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging which also bolsters employee engagement.”

“Senior living is about creating communities where everyone feels welcome and valued. The results of this survey provide us with a roadmap for furthering our DEIB initiatives and creating an industry that is truly inclusive for all.”

“The survey results also give us a market overview of how the senior living industry is addressing DEIB in 2023. The data collected provides valuable insights into current industry trends, best practices, and areas of improvement for those looking to further their DEIB efforts.”

Resources to Put Your Ideas into Action

The Senior Living DEIB Action Toolkit for Operators, developed by The Axela Group, is the actionable element of the Coalition’s plan to help organizations advance DEIB practices. It is designed to inform, educate, encourage, and drive stakeholders to resources to assist them in DEIB pursuits.