In the past decade there have been huge challenges and threats faced by all business. A global pandemic, climate crisis and a growing focus on the social justice movement have forced business owners to examine how they operate. And for TWYD & Co, we’ve realised that we can drive positive change and build sustainable business practices in our own communities and the wider world.
We know DE&I matters. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion really should sit at the heart of a business. It’s more than just a business buzzword or a great social principle. A keen focus on DE&I is the key to a balanced, innovative, positive workplace for your people. When individuals feel a sense of equity they are engaged, empowered to innovate and, perhaps most importantly, they’re likely to stay. We know TWYD & Co benefits from a diversity of voices, ideas and perspectives, and new initiatives.
We’ve supported families to ensure that their promotional structures are equitable and fair.
Over the years TWYD have worked with some incredible family-led firms who are leading on DE&I. We’ve supported families to ensure that their promotional structures are equitable and fair. Families who are actively promoting equity by listening to the diverse voices in their workforce. We’ve helped families to nurture a team that embraces a range of backgrounds, including family members, non-family executives, and external talent. And we’ve seen how diversity leads to robust business structures, building their versatility and resilience.embrace new, clean, green technology. At TWYD & Co we learn from these families and try to do the same, where we can.
Not only are closely-held enterprises brilliantly placed to drive change in the arena of DE&I, but they also have a huge potential for doing good when it comes to environmental, social and governance issues. Family businesses usually have strong local roots, and many have been contributing to their local community long before there was an acronym for it. As a family business, at TWYD & Co we lead with our values. We’re focused on the longevity and success of our community – and that goes beyond just the workplace. Our family ownership structure, allows us to make decisions based on our culture, our philosophies and the needs of our people, rather than the desires of external shareholders. And that’s a great position from which to do some real good.
We’ve seen some incredible work on ESG. Families who start by giving back to their own community, but over the years, that circle widens to provide a greater good. TWYD have worked with closely-held companies who are able to pivot to embrace new, clean, green technology. At TWYD & Co we learn from these families and try to do the same, where we can.