Awards to be Presented During Virtual Annual conference on 11/3
Washington, DC (October 12, 2022) – Today the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance announced its 2022 Award honorees. The awards will be presented virtually during the Alliance’s Annual Conference, Cultivating a Holistic Work Culture: The Power of People, Purpose & Productivity on Thursday, November 3. Registration links and more information are available here.
“Each year, leaders and professionals responsible for diversity & inclusion, talent recruitment and retention, professional development and human resources come to our conference to connect with peers and experts and learn about best practices, cutting-edge research and the latest innovations in diversity and flexibility,” said Manar Morales, President & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. “We are thrilled to be honoring the trailblazers, visionaries and innovators of 2022 who are leading their industries towards a more flexible and inclusive future of the workplace.”
The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance will be honoring the following individuals and organizations:
Anne Chow, Former CEO, AT&T Business, will receive the Alliance’s 2022 Luminary Award for her consistent dedication to combating unconscious bias, advancing diversity and inclusion, and developing strong future leaders. (See the full press release here.)
Jason St. John, Managing Partner, Saul Ewing LLP, will receive the Alliance’s 2022 Flex Leader Award for his passionate support of and unwavering dedication to offering flexible working options to all employees. (See the full press release here.)
The 2022 Flex Impact Award will go to law firm, Sheppard Mullin for its Unplug &
Award will be presented during the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance Virtual Conference on Nov. 3
Washington, DC (October 12, 2022) — The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance announced today that it will present its 2022 Flex Impact Award to law firm, Sheppard Mullin. The Flex Impact Award, which recognizes initiatives that demonstrate a significant impact on the culture of workplace flexibility, will be presented during the Alliance’s virtual annual conference on Thursday, November 3. Registration information is available here.
Sheppard Mullin will be recognized for its Unplug & Recharge Program which provides Associates and Special Counsel with up to 40 hours of “recharge time” annually. These hours, which can be taken by attorneys who bill at least 1750 client chargeable hours, are considered billable credit.
The Unplug & Recharge program, which has been extremely well received by Sheppard Mullin employees, allows attorneys the flexibility to take time to recharge at times that work best with their personal commitments. The program was born out of a design thinking workshop attended by senior members of firm management. Although the firm has always encouraged unplugging and recharging, the workshop gave leadership a platform to turn practice into policy.
“While many law firms have implemented flexible working policies, we were impressed by Sheppard Mullin’s demonstrated commitment to creating a positive firm culture focused on the health and wellbeing of their employees,” said Manar Morales, president & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. “We are pleased to see a firm putting financial resources behind their commitment to mental health and wellbeing, particularly in light of the increased stress brought on by the pandemic,” she added.
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Flex Leader Award to be presented During Virtual Conference on November 3
Washington, DC (October 12, 2022) – The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance has announced that Jason St. John, Managing Partner of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr will receive its 2022 Flex Leader Award. The Flex Leader Award recognizes an executive who is moving their organization toward a more inclusive workplace through holistic flexibility. The Award will be presented on Thursday, November 3 during the Alliance’s virtual annual conference Cultivating a Holistic Work Culture: The Power of People, Purpose & Productivity. Registration is available here.
Jason St. John is being honored for his passionate support for and unwavering dedication to offering flexible working options. Jason’s compassionate leadership has been integral to the creation of Saul Ewing’s new hybrid working plan, 4+4, which applies to all employees, including attorneys and business professionals.
Understanding that the firm’s culture is built on relationships, Jason and firm leadership took the time to research best practices, benchmark data and gather input from firm members before launching their hybrid initiative. The 4+4 plan specifies that employees are expected to come into the office each Wednesday, in addition to four additional days per month. This extremely popular policy provides employees with the option to work from home all other days, allowing for each individual to work when and where they choose. Wednesdays have also been marked as “Zoom free” to encourage in person interactions on these days.
In addition to the 4+4 plan, Jason has championed the implementation of several other workplace flexibility initiatives including: extending paid parental leave to 16 weeks for all firm members; adding a one-month ramp up period after leave;
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Diversity & Flexibility Alliance Announces its 2022 Award Honorees
Awards to be Presented During Virtual Annual conference on 11/3
Washington, DC (October 12, 2022) – Today the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance announced its 2022 Award honorees. The awards will be presented virtually during the Alliance’s Annual Conference, Cultivating a Holistic Work Culture: The Power of People, Purpose & Productivity on Thursday, November 3. Registration links and more information are available here.
“Each year, leaders and professionals responsible for diversity & inclusion, talent recruitment and retention, professional development and human resources come to our conference to connect with peers and experts and learn about best practices, cutting-edge research and the latest innovations in diversity and flexibility,” said Manar Morales, President & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. “We are thrilled to be honoring the trailblazers, visionaries and innovators of 2022 who are leading their industries towards a more flexible and inclusive future of the workplace.”
The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance will be honoring the following individuals and organizations:
Sheppard Mullin to be Honored for Its Flexible Working Initiative That Promotes Wellness
Award will be presented during the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance Virtual Conference on Nov. 3
Washington, DC (October 12, 2022) — The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance announced today that it will present its 2022 Flex Impact Award to law firm, Sheppard Mullin. The Flex Impact Award, which recognizes initiatives that demonstrate a significant impact on the culture of workplace flexibility, will be presented during the Alliance’s virtual annual conference on Thursday, November 3. Registration information is available here.
Sheppard Mullin will be recognized for its Unplug & Recharge Program which provides Associates and Special Counsel with up to 40 hours of “recharge time” annually. These hours, which can be taken by attorneys who bill at least 1750 client chargeable hours, are considered billable credit.
The Unplug & Recharge program, which has been extremely well received by Sheppard Mullin employees, allows attorneys the flexibility to take time to recharge at times that work best with their personal commitments. The program was born out of a design thinking workshop attended by senior members of firm management. Although the firm has always encouraged unplugging and recharging, the workshop gave leadership a platform to turn practice into policy.
“While many law firms have implemented flexible working policies, we were impressed by Sheppard Mullin’s demonstrated commitment to creating a positive firm culture focused on the health and wellbeing of their employees,” said Manar Morales, president & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. “We are pleased to see a firm putting financial resources behind their commitment to mental health and wellbeing, particularly in light of the increased stress brought on by the pandemic,” she added.
“We are very grateful to receive this award.
SAUL EWING MANAGING PARTNER, JASON ST. JOHN TO BE HONORED FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL COMMITMENT TO FLEXIBILITY
Flex Leader Award to be presented During Virtual Conference on November 3
Washington, DC (October 12, 2022) – The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance has announced that Jason St. John, Managing Partner of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr will receive its 2022 Flex Leader Award. The Flex Leader Award recognizes an executive who is moving their organization toward a more inclusive workplace through holistic flexibility. The Award will be presented on Thursday, November 3 during the Alliance’s virtual annual conference Cultivating a Holistic Work Culture: The Power of People, Purpose & Productivity. Registration is available here.
Jason St. John is being honored for his passionate support for and unwavering dedication to offering flexible working options. Jason’s compassionate leadership has been integral to the creation of Saul Ewing’s new hybrid working plan, 4+4, which applies to all employees, including attorneys and business professionals.
Understanding that the firm’s culture is built on relationships, Jason and firm leadership took the time to research best practices, benchmark data and gather input from firm members before launching their hybrid initiative. The 4+4 plan specifies that employees are expected to come into the office each Wednesday, in addition to four additional days per month. This extremely popular policy provides employees with the option to work from home all other days, allowing for each individual to work when and where they choose. Wednesdays have also been marked as “Zoom free” to encourage in person interactions on these days.
In addition to the 4+4 plan, Jason has championed the implementation of several other workplace flexibility initiatives including: extending paid parental leave to 16 weeks for all firm members; adding a one-month ramp up period after leave;