Houston Methodist Among Top Diversity Employers in Forbes Survey
Houston Methodist placed second in Texas and 68th nationally in Forbes’ 2024 Best Employers for Diversity ranking announced this week.
Forbes partnered with Statista to rank the top 500 U.S. employers with a minimum of 1,000 employees to anonymously survey more than 170,000 employees. Houston Methodist ranked sixth nationally among health care-related organizations. HM was No. 132 in the nation in the 2023 ranking.
Participants in the seventh annual survey were asked to evaluate their employers based on criteria such as their opinion of the organization’s approach to diversity as it pertains to factors like age, gender, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation, diversity among top executives, and internal and external diversity engagements, as well as the percentage of women in leadership roles and supplier diversity. Participants could also evaluate other employers in their respective industries on their diversity efforts.
Each company’s diversity-related practices, such as the presence of employee resource groups (ERGs) and the publication of diversity data, were also examined.
Celebrate Mom With Muffins
The Fathers in Health Care (FIH) employee resource group (ERG) celebrates Mothers Day by honoring all mothers and mother figures through Muffins for Moms on May 10. Staff are invited to grab a muffin and a Mothers Day card (while supplies last) at tables set up across Houston Methodist. Here are the locations and times for each campus:
HMB: Outside cafeteria, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
HMCCH: Front of gym, 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
HMCL: South lobby, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
HMH: Dunne Tower Starbucks, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
HMSL: Across from main Starbucks, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
HMTW: 3rd Floor Healing Tower, Sky Plaza, 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
HMW: Sky Bridge by Garage B, 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. also Live Oaks Café, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
HMWB: Front of café, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Contact fathersinhealthcare@houstonmethodist.org to learn more or to join the ERG.
Arab Heritage Month Reflection
As Arab American Heritage Month ends this week, Hani Khalil, MSBME, a clinical engineer in the Biomedical Engineering Department and the chair of the Arab Heritage ERG, shares his reflections on the significance of the month.
“A wise man once said, ‘If we are to preserve culture, we must continue to create it.’ Arab American Heritage Month is a time to create opportunities to share and spread awareness of our culture so that we may preserve its uniqueness. We should work to educate the next generation so that our presence is always known, and the beauty of our customs are never forgotten.
“I was welcomed and given support on a personal and professional level by members of the strong Arab American community in Houston after I emigrated to the U.S. in 2006. I was soon introduced to fellow Arab Americans at Houston Methodist, and it was inspiring to see successful Arab Americans who were doing great work and supporting the next generations in search of professional opportunities. I have followed their lead and seek to help those who follow me in search of a career in health care.
“I also became a member of the Arab American Community Center in Houston, where I have participated in numerous events and activities centered around celebrating and sharing our traditions together and with non-Arabs. These events have helped the Arab American community be recognized and acknowledged for the great work we do. I welcome the opportunity to share the value and richness of the Arab culture through our food, music and customs.”
Build Stronger Connections
Looking for a way to learn more about your colleagues and work teams? A Diversity and Inclusion Icebreaker is a simple, yet effective, activity that can open up the conversation and allow participants to express their interests and personality. Visit the DEI Toolkit for resources on topics such as building stronger, more cohesive teams to help you and your team continue the conversation around DEI topics.
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