Since early June, with employee feedback and input, our Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) team has been working on next steps in formulating our road map to creating a more diverse workforce and strengthening our culture of inclusion. Immediate steps are already in progress, while the impact of others will be seen as we continue to enhance our strategy moving forward.

We plan to expand our D&I initiatives and work to address the needs of all our employees. Some of our enhanced offerings will include:

Providing ongoing training for existing leaders on inclusive interviewing and unconscious bias.
Creating opportunities for employees to engage with colleagues from across the bank to connect and learn.
Actively sharing our organization’s diversity and inclusion data.
Being intentional and proactive with recruiting diverse employees at the professional, managerial and senior leadership levels.
Hosting virtual town halls and other events to share senior leadership perspectives.
Taking steps to enhance Pacific Western Bank’s employer brand so that we increase our reach and show up as a destination for top talent.
Reimagining our internship program and developing a comprehensive plan to reach diverse college students, graduates and alumni.