IDEA
There is no typical life experience. We all have unique upbringings; we live in varying climates, regions, and communities; and we meet different people along our individual paths that shape who we become. These personal narratives form the fabric of Fuss & O’Neill.
These principles influence our designs and are reflected in our choice of projects and partners. We seek out like-minded collaborations and know that diverse perspectives produce informed ideas. We support organizations that celebrate and promote inclusion and have implemented organizational measures to ensure that all employees are supported and empowered to bring their true selves to work.
Employee-Driven Inclusion
At Fuss & O’Neill, our IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Committee leads the way in fostering a healthy, inclusive workplace. This employee-led group drives initiatives that create ongoing opportunities for education, outreach, and meaningful dialogue. Through roundtable discussions, guest speakers, webinars, and shared media, we cultivate spaces where important conversations—and lasting connections—can begin.
Featured Workshop Topics
- Unconscious Bias
- Inclusive Culture
- Active Design and ADA compliance
- The Intersection of Equity and Transportation
- Including All Users: A Panel on Universal Design
In addition to the IDEA Committee, Fuss & O’Neill supports a range of employee resource groups, affinity groups, and interest groups. These employee-driven, employee-led spaces foster learning, raise awareness, and build community—helping to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Policy Backed
Our internal policies align with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition to long-term goal setting for personnel growth in our workforce, titled management, and company ownership, we have implemented procedural changes that guarantee a fair and safe workplace.
- All policy documents, contracts, and communications utilize gender-neutral language.
- Pronouns are offered for internal and external communication.
- Names, addresses, and other identifying information are removed from resumes when presented to hiring managers.
- Interview teams are representative of a diversified work group.
- Meetings have established inclusivity guidelines.
Community Focused
In collaboration with our corporate citizenship program, F♥O♥R♥C♥E for Change, we financially support and volunteer with organizations dedicated to ensuring equity and equality. We work with 501(c)(3) that are local to our offices and that are suggested by our employees. Recent donations and outreach events include: