Care for Our Members and Each Other
We support the health and well-being
of our members and team. We intentionally cultivate a welcoming, caring member
and employee experience. We act with authenticity and actively contribute to an
engaging work culture. Learn more about GEHA’s commitment to our community.
Work as One Team
We are collaborative, open and
honest, working as a united team to achieve our goals. We act with integrity
and communicate openly in order to create high trust across the
organization.
Own It and Achieve Excellence
We hold ourselves and others
accountable, always assuming positive intent. We are proactive and operate with
urgency to keep our promises and deliver our best work.
Commitment to Growth and Improvement
We champion growth for every member
of our team and for our company. We approach opportunities and challenges with
a growth mindset. We embrace coaching to be a high-performing organization,
celebrating milestones and successes together.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our diversity drives innovation,
deepens connections and strengthens our organization. We support and empower an
inclusive culture which is grounded in equity, dignity and respect for all.
Employee Resource Groups:
At GEHA, our employee resource
groups (ERGs) provide employee support and networking opportunities, help the
organization recruit and retain diverse talent and are an asset and catalyst
for innovation and business growth. Our ERGs’ vision is to help GEHA create both
systemic and personal change across the organization, so that all employees may
realize their full potential and experience authentic belonging at work.
GEHA is proud to have six active
ERGs who each play a vital part in fostering an inclusive workplace:
- I.C.E.B.E.R.G. (Inspiring Corporate
Equity, Black ERG): Black/African American employees
- Prism: LGBTQ+ employees
- Unidos: Latinx employees
- Veterans @ GEHA: Military veteran
employees
- AAPI ERG
- Disability ERG
All ERGs are inclusive of employees
who identify as members of these groups, along with employee
allies.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion actions,
awards and recognition:
- 2023 Top 50 Companies For Diversity
at Diversity Inc, recognizing
the performance of the company in six key areas of workplace fairness.
- 2023
Forbes America’s Best Employers For Diversity, recognizing
our efforts and emphasis for DEIB.
- 2022 Greater Kansas City Chamber of
Commerce Champion of Diversity: Recognizing our efforts in making diversity, inclusion,
equity and corporate social responsibility a core part of our mission and
employee experience.
- 2022 Mid-America LGBT Chamber of
Commerce Corporate Partner of the Year, recognizing our progress
toward LGBTQ+ employee inclusion.
- Human Rights Campaign: Scored 90 out
of 100 on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index.
- CEO Action for Diversity &
Inclusion Pledge: signed by CEO and President Arthur Nizza, furthering our commitment to
diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Top 20 Finalist for 2022 National Association of
Corporate Directors Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards
- Forbes named GEHA among
its 2023 America’s Best Midsize Employers List, and GEHA was
listed at #55! Forbes partnered with the market research firm
Statista to compile its list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. The ranking
is based on a survey of about 45,000 workers at American companies and
institutions with 1,000 to 5,000 employees.
All are welcome at GEHA
At GEHA, we thrive by creating an
environment where each of our employees can bring their whole selves to work.
We approach diversity and inclusion purposefully, with clearly articulated
goals, accountability and an emphasis on people, culture and community.
Diverse backgrounds
We know that a variety of
perspectives and lived experiences generate better ideas. That is why we strive
to reflect the diversity we seek throughout all areas of our organization. We
are always building and reviewing our programs to support hiring, retention and
succession planning programs that are equitable and inclusive across our
diverse talent pool.
An inclusive culture
It is important to us that employees
feel a deep sense of belonging and are empowered to be themselves at work. Our
impact-driven Diversity & Inclusion Council supports our employees by
creating inclusive and equitable work environments and educational opportunities.
Programs this team leads — such as unconscious bias training and our meaningful
recognition of Black History Month, LGBT Pride Month and Hispanic Heritage
Month — help us all learn and grow together.
Community impact
With
a focus on health equity and military veteran/family support, our employees are
able to support local and national nonprofits that are creating tangible change
in communities in which we live and serve. Through volunteerism, in-kind
giving, an employee-led health equity educational series featuring community
and academic subject matter experts, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs),
GEHA is committed to creating positive change around health and wellness.
