We encourage and support a “speak up and listen” culture. To help us hear the voices and diverse perspectives of our team members, we offer formal and informal ways to gather feedback and sentiments. Then we act on those findings, ensuring that we continue to improve and evolve as a company.
Open Door
Policy
We have a long-standing tradition of inviting all team members to speak freely and openly with any member of management, without impacting their standing in the company. We also take great care to let team members know that their standing in the company will never be jeopardized as a result of speaking freely.
Team Member
Surveys
We capture team members' perspectives on how we’re doing as an organization, and gather feedback on topics that impact team members on a day-to-day basis.
Executive-Hosted Listening Tours
Throughout the year, senior executives hold roundtable discussions with team members on topics of strategic importance to Behr. Team members get visibility with leaders, and leaders get new perspectives that inform solutions to pressing needs.
“Listening Tours are definitely the highlight of my month!”
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Jon Sullivan Chief Financial Officer Orange County, CA
“Listening Tours are definitely the highlight of my month! They are a great opportunity to meet with Behr team members and to really get to know them better, understand their ideas, thoughts, and dreams about our great company and continue to promote the 'small company feeling’ that gives every team member a voice in our future.”
Based on the feedback we’ve received, here are some examples of how we’re advancing connection, kinship, and inclusion at our organization.
Interactive workshops and practical toolkits for people leaders and team members to learn and apply behaviors that improve inclusion, empathy, and allyship. Some of our workshops include Building Bridges, Understanding Different Types of Systemic Racism, Intersectional Allyship, and Unconscious Bias.
Spotlights of team members through storytelling opportunities and recognized heritage celebrations, such as,
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“For me, Black History Month showcases the capabilities of black women and men, and is defining evidence of a great people. It is a time when small African American children can realize that there are so many avenues to success.
For many years, I spent the time taking my daughter to different museums around town. We would explore black artists at the art museum and the contributions of African Americans at The Museum of Science and Industry. I wanted her to see and learn that success is not only how much you make, but it can also be how much you’ve contributed.”
Orlando Jackson Manager, Distribution Midwest Distribution Center Sauk Village, IL
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“Celebrating Women’s History Month made me feel very proud. It was a time to reflect on all the contributions that women make in our society. There are so many real heroines who excel in their jobs while juggling many other tasks in life. It also caused me to reflect on the sacrifices women made in the past to give us basic rights that we enjoy today, like the right to vote, for example. I believe in paying it forward and looking for community opportunities to support the new generation of women.”
Gloria San Miguel Customer Care Representative III Orange County, CA
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Jose was a featured panelist for a Hispanic Heritage Month webinar sponsored by Masco Corporation. As a first-generation Costa Rican, Jose shared how his heritage and family history shape his life.
“Costa Rica’s national motto, ¡Pura Vida!, guides my life and career. It is a way of living where you enjoy life and try to live it well. My team and I work extremely hard, and we try to enjoy it. Just because it’s hard, doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! As far as my familial influences go, my Abuelita (great grandmother) instilled in me the value of education and learning. I credit her with my insatiable appetite for pushing myself to know more today than I did yesterday.”
Jose Esquivel Sr. Director of Procurement Orange County, CA
Open forums to share and bring to light diverse opinions, ideas, and experiences from a range of individuals. Topics have included Systemic Racism, the LGBTQ+ Community, and Being Asian in America.
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“Being the executive advisor for our LGBTQ+ group and hosting an Open Forum panel allowed me to connect with team members on a deeper level and provided a safe space for open dialogue. Listening to the stories and insights was powerful. These events are a valuable opportunity to gain a better understanding of each other, and to uphold our commitment to inclusion as a company. No one should have to choose between who they are and what they love doing.”
Jodi Allen Chief Marketing Officer Orange County, CA
Experiential events with the Human Library®, a global organization that facilitates personal conversations with individuals who have faced identity-based prejudice, social exclusion and/or discrimination. By providing a safe space to discuss taboo topics openly and without condemnation, Behr team members are able to challenge preconceived notions, find commonalities, and build greater insight and empathy.
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“The Human Library was one of the absolute coolest experiences in my life. In this experience, you get to meet a human with a story, a 'book.' I met a rape survivor and an intersex person. Other ‘books’ consist of Muslim, transgender, spouse of an autistic person, atheist, etc. These individuals graciously extended us the opportunity to ask all the questions that would typically be taboo. What an incredible reminder to be so aware that every person in front of you has a story and that we should never judge a book by its cover!”
Amber Schmidt National Accounts Manager West Florida
About Interior Paint Sheens
Get the look you want and the protection you need for any room in your home.
A flat sheen has a non-reflective finish that touches up well and hides minor surface imperfections.
Low-traffic areas; interior walls and ceilings
Ceilings
Medium-Low
A matte sheen has a low-luster, reflective finish that is durable, easy to clean, touches up well and also hides minor surface imperfections.
Low-traffic areas; interior walls
Family rooms, living rooms, kids' rooms, bathrooms, dining rooms, ceilings
Medium
An eggshell enamel sheen has a soft, velvety appearance that resists dirt and grime, as well as mildew.
Moderate-traffic areas
Family rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, kids' rooms, hallways, dining rooms
Medium
A satin enamel sheen has a pearl-like finish that's easy to clean.
All interior surfaces; moderate- to high-traffic areas
Family rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, kids' rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters, interior furniture
Medium-High
A semi-gloss enamel sheen is sleek and radiant resisting mildew, moisture and wear.
Cabinets and trim; high-traffic, high-moisture areas
Kids' rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters
High
Hi-Gloss enamel sheens provide have a brilliant, shiny appearance and a durable, glass-like finish that allows dirt and grime to be wiped clean.
High-use surfaces
Kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters, interior furniture
High
About Exterior Paint Sheens
Set the right curb appeal with exterior painting efforts that last.
A flat sheen is non-reflective, and easy to apply and touch up. It will minimize the appearance of minor surface imperfections.
Wood and vinyl walls and siding; brick and other masonry; fences
Medium-Low
A satin enamel sheen creates a pearl-like finish that's durable and dirt-resistant. It will also resist moisture, fading and stains.
Virtually all exterior surfaces
Medium-High
A semi-gloss enamel sheen is sleek and radiant with a hard, durable finish. It is formulated to withstand wear, and will also resist moisture, fading and stains.
Doors, trim and shutters; Exterior furniture
High
Hi-Gloss enamel sheen have a brilliant, shiny appearance and a durable, glass-like finish that allows dirt and grime to be wiped clean.
High-use surfaces
High
