Due to our immense growth at LGA, we recognized an increasing need to embrace diversity, foster inclusivity, and celebrate the richness of cultural identities among our own team. It became clear that understanding and appreciating cultural differences is not just a matter of social responsibility, but also a key driver for connectedness and collaboration.

In short, the opportunity before us was to ensure that all heritages and religious affiliations were honored, recognized, and celebrated in a meaningful and impactful way.

We launched a heritage sharing initiative. Key activities include:

1. Diverse Potlucks: Hosting potluck events where team members share dishes that reflect their unique heritage and traditions.
• Examples of cultures represented include Haitian 
2. Revamped Holiday Communications: Highlighting religious holidays on our internal Intranet platform, with each post featuring thorough research to serve as an educational opportunity for team members.

Improved Onboarding Questionnaire: Holidays and celebrations were added to our onboarding questionnaire. This ensures we acknowledge and celebrate these occasions in a way that resonates with each team member, helping new hires feel valued and included from the start.

This initiative has been instrumental in creating a genuine sense of belonging and ensuring everyone across the firm feels valued and heard. The potlucks have become a cornerstone of team connection, bringing people together in a way that builds relationships and fosters understanding. Team members have shared that these efforts have boosted their workplace satisfaction and pride in being part of a firm that actively celebrates cultural diversity. By embracing and celebrating what makes each of us unique, we’ve strengthened LGA’s commitment to unity and respect. Together, we’re building a workplace that’s stronger and more inclusive.