Diversity & Flexibility Alliance to Honor Crowell & Moring and Marriott International for Impactful Workplace Initiatives

Washington, D.C. – October 16, 2024: The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance announced today that Crowell & Moring LLP and Marriott International will receive its 2024 Alliance Impact Award which honors organizations with powerful initiatives proven to have a significant impact on humanizing the workplace. The awards will be presented during the Alliance’s annual conference on Thursday, October 24 in Washington, DC. 

“We’re honored to be recognizing these two industry-leading organizations that are demonstrating the importance of putting people first and staying true to their core organizational values,” said Manar Morales, President & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. “Crowell & Moring and Marriott International have implemented inclusive and comprehensive initiatives that directly impact the wellbeing of their employees and reinforce a human-centered culture, resulting in countless business-related benefits,” she added.

Crowell & Moring LLP

Crowell & Moring is being recognized for its comprehensive Parental Leave Initiative which includes extensive Off Ramping and On Ramping Policies, available to all its US-based employees and partners. The firm’s leave policy provides parents with eighteen weeks of leave within twelve months following the birth or adoption of a child. This leave is enhanced by impressive ramp off and ramp on opportunities which reduce the billable hours requirement to 75% in the month prior to the leave and during the two months after the leave without any corresponding reduction in the employee’s compensation.

By offering these generous leave options to all attorneys and business professionals the firm is demonstrating its long-standing commitment to flexibility, inclusivity and wellbeing.  The firm’s off and on ramping policies, designed to provide a smooth and supportive transition as individuals prepare for and return from extended leave, contribute to a workplace environment where employees feel respected, supported, and valued.

Crowell & Moring’s commitment to supporting its attorneys and business professionals through flexible leave policies and a structured re-entry program have resulted in myriad business advantages, including higher retention rates, enhanced recruitment, a happier and more engaged workforce, and increased client appreciation.

“We are honored to receive this award from the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance recognizing our commitment to supporting our attorneys and business professionals,” said Chahira Solh, Crowell & Moring Partner and Chair of the Executive Committee. “Our initiatives are not just policies, but core values that drive our firm's success by fostering a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient workplace. By embracing diverse individual perspectives and experiences while also encouraging supportive, flexible work arrangements, we empower our team members to deliver exceptional service to our clients and thrive in their professional and personal lives.”

Marriott International

Marriott International was selected as a 2024 Alliance Impact Award honoree for its TakeCare program and its Be brand, two powerful initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce. Through TakeCare and Be, Marriott has shown its dedication to fostering an environment of belonging and empowerment and helping its associates build thriving careers and lead fulfilling lives.

The employee-based TakeCare program was created to support the “whole person,” including each associate’s physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Marriott’s physical wellness programs provide associates the freedom, opportunities, and resources to maintain their health, while their mental wellness programs offer support to build resilience, enjoy life, and find meaning. The company also prioritizes educating associates on ways to make sound financial decisions through regular webinars on controlled spending, managing debt, and prioritizing savings.

The Be brand complements these efforts, showcasing Marriott’s commitment to helping associates thrive and feel valued and supported. Be centers on three core principles: Begin. Marriott is a place to start a career at any life stage. Belong. A career at Marriott means belonging to an amazing global team. Become. Marriott associates can become the best version of themselves, exploring countless career opportunities within the hospitality company. 

Marriott’s commitment to holistic associate wellbeing and its focus on fostering an environment of belonging has resulted in the cultivation of a diverse talent pipeline that drives retention, reduces turnover, and supports the long-term growth of the business. These people-first initiatives have helped to increase the number of applicants and considerably decrease their global turnover, which was down by 13% in 2023.

“We are honored to be recognized by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. At Marriott, we’re committed to investing in our associates and providing tools that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being,” said Ty Breland, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Marriott International, Inc. “Our TakeCare program offers valuable resources to help associates thrive and be their best selves – at work and home. This award reflects the dedication of the thousands of TakeCare champions at properties around the globe who bring TakeCare to life at our hotels each day.”

For more than a decade, the Diversity and Flexibility Alliance has collaborated with organizations to develop inclusive flexible working cultures that cultivate diversity in leadership, drive workplace wellbeing, and foster a more humanized work experience. The Alliance provides practical research-based solutions, customizable training programs, strategic advisory services and a peer-learning network that increase organizational effectiveness through diversity, flexibility and wellbeing.

About Crowell & Moring LLP

Crowell & Moring is an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia. Drawing on significant government, business, industry, and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and corporate and transactional issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service, as well as its programs and initiatives to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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