SIMON SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022
D&I EDUCATION AND TRAINING Employees and managers throughout the organization were granted access to over 250 D&I educational resources, including a custom online learning channel entirely dedicated to internal Workplace Diversity courses, articles, podcasts, books, and other unique content. In 2022: ■ Simon’s Learning & Development team continuously refreshed their monthly learning campaign designed to highlight specific D&I topics and skills relevant to today’s social environment, while also inviting our employees to recognize a variety of unique backgrounds and history. These courses and topics were viewed over 1K times by Simon employees in 2022. Learning topics included but were not limited to:
In 2023, Simon’s Learning & Development team, in partnership with the D&I Council, will continue to provide new and creative opportunities for Simon employees to explore strategies that will help them become advocates for one another and positively reinforce Simon’s commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workplace.
Jill Heintz Vice President Specialty Leasing
Skill Development Topics
Appreciation/Awareness Topics
D&I Allyship
Black History
Practicing Inclusive Leadership
Women’s History Hispanic Heritage
Supporting Simon’s commitment to advancing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture has become the framework for how we conduct everyday business. As a DEI Council member, I have witnessed how our educational programming, webinars, celebrations, and activities that support our commitment are transforming the landscape of our culture to ensure a safe and productive workplace where belongingness, authenticity, and opportunity prevail. Our recently launched DEI Ambassador Program empowers employees to take a more active leadership role as a champion for change, a key component to multiplying our efforts and accelerating growth.
Cross-Culture Communication
Embracing Equity
LGBTQ+ Pride
Working Across Generations
Military Appreciation
Celebrating Diversity
Disability Awareness
■ Members of the D&I Council and Simon’s Learning & Development team led a series of webinars entitled “Uncovering Unconscious Bias” and “Everyday Inclusion” in an effort to further educate employees on ways to self reflect to uncover any hidden biases, as well as strategies to incorporate inclusivity into their daily work. Over 500 Simon employees participated in these sessions across all levels of the organization. ■ Simon’s D&I Council members completed Allyship training to learn more about key strategies they can implement to lead like an ally, regardless of their role within the organization, as well as ways they may support others who are different from themselves.
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