I'm All In: Recent Episodes
Ball Corporation
Whether it’s with volunteerism, mentorship or scholarships, Ball’s commitment to the communities where we live and operate has been an integral part of our corporate culture ever since the five Ball brothers founded the company in 1880. Join Charles Johnson, director, diversity and inclusion, and guests Jessica Leary, community and sustainability specialist, and Chris Chavez, executive director of The Ball Foundation and director, corporate relations, in a discussion about how Ball’s work in the communities have been helping us to drive better diversity in our company.
I’m All IN | Hiring diverse talent
Our continued long-term success depends on our ability to embrace diversity and to provide an inclusive environment where employees can thrive. Diversity among individuals and teams helps to unleash ideas and fuel innovation, which drives growth and value throughout our global organization. Briefly stated: diversity and inclusion is a business imperative. Join Charles Johnson, director, diversity and inclusion, and guests Heidi Myers, manager, talent acquisition, and Caroline Grant, human resources specialist, Ball Aerospace, as they talk about [...]
Ever wonder, when pushing your stroller or unloading a large package, where those super helpful dips in the sidewalks came from? Learn about these innovations and more on this month’s I’m All In podcast. This month, Charles Johnson, director diversity and inclusion, hosts Katja Stokley, project engineer, Ball Aerospace, as they discuss the realities of living with permanent or temporary disabilities and the innovations that come out of thinking inclusively. Katja provides candid commentary on her experience, both inclusive and non-inclusive, and real insight on how to interact with people who have a disability. This podcast is part of Ball’s greater efforts to bring awareness to disabilities, both physical and mental, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Every September, Ball Corporation celebrates Who We Are Month, taking pride in our people, culture and who we are as a company. Ball has taken great strides toward creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and there is still work to be done. This month, join Charles Johnson as he has an open and candid conversation with John Hayes, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Ball Corporation, about the progress Ball has made in regards to diversity and inclusion and the challenges we face moving forward.
An environment that unlocks the unique qualities, values and potential of each employee, and leverages diverse perspectives, experiences, competencies, cultures and aspirations. That’s what we’re striving to provide at Ball, so each and every one of us can thrive and do our best work. In this month’s podcast hosted by Charles Johnson, director, diversity and inclusion, co-hosted by Scott McCarty, director, communications and engagement, Beverage Packaging North & Central America, talks to Aren Good, administrative associate, electrical engineering, Ball Aerospace, and divisional lead of the LGBTA Ball Resource group, about Ball’s perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index that we earned for a second year by making improvements to our policies and procedures to make them more inclusive and his perspectives on how to continue to promote a more inclusive environment at Ball.
At Ball, we strive to create an inclusive work environment. Every day, you affect the people around you with your words. Find out how you can use language that brings out the best in people, write emails that build relationships, and make people feel like they matter. Learn how to speak up effectively by saying “OUCH” when someone uses inappropriate language and to let others know that there are better word choices. Be part of the conversation and learn how to speak more inclusively.