Maintain a Respectful Workplace
We treat each other with respect and promote a workplace free of harassment and discrimination based on any characteristic protected by law. At Howard Hughes, we all play an important part in building and maintaining a culture of inclusion. A respectful, inclusive workplace is essential to our success because it helps us attract and retain best-in-class employees and valued community members. We believe better people make a better company, which builds better communities.
What is discrimination?
Discrimination is making employment decisions or taking actions on the basis of a protected class.
What is a protected class?
Protected classes include color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, or any other characteristic designated by applicable law.
What is harassment?
Harassment may be any unwelcome speech or physical conduct that creates a hostile work environment based on a protected class. It may also include conduct of a sexual nature.
How We Maintain a Respectful Workplace
- Provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified people
- Report and address all harassment and discrimination violations
- Engage diverse and talented employees, partners, residents, and vendors
- Provide accessible and inclusive environments for employees with different abilities
- Participate in opportunities to collaborate and celebrate our unique backgrounds
Follow the Blueprint
A: It’s important to address such situations promptly and respectfully. You can start by calmly and privately expressing your concerns to the coworker, explaining why their comments were inappropriate and how they may have offended others. If the behavior persists or if you’re uncomfortable addressing it directly, you should report the incident to your manager or Culture + People. They can intervene and provide education or training to promote awareness and sensitivity around diverse backgrounds in the workplace.
A: Ask your manager. As an inclusive company, we want you to have access to everything you need to do your job well. Your manager will work with the right teams to ensure you have access to the site.