Our Inclusive Culture

GFT is committed to fostering a workplace where people thrive, and purpose drives progress.

At GFT, our people define who we are. We cultivate an environment where employees feel supported, encouraged to grow, and connected to something larger than themselves. We invest in our people, elevate diverse voices, and create opportunities that strengthen our teams and the communities we serve.

Dedicated to Inclusion and Belonging

At GFT, we believe that a workplace culture built on the principles of inclusion inspires creativity, encourages innovation, and results in better decision-making. We strive to bring a range of perspectives and diverse experiences to the table, and we’re driven to build and nurture a sense of belonging where employees are engaged, regardless of their age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ethnicity, or national origin.

Group of GFT employees posing with performers dressed as the Blues Brothers at a themed company event.

Group of GFT employees standing beside a sculpture built from canned goods for a community food drive event.

At our firm, inclusion is not about making pledges; it’s about making concrete progress toward becoming a more inclusive organization. We’re focused on reducing voluntary turnover by ensuring that all employees feel valued and respected. We’re also developing a framework to drive continuous improvement throughout the talent management life cycle, ensuring fairness and accessibility for all employees to reach their full potential. Additionally, we make investments that focus on strengthening connections to our communities through partnerships with organizations dedicated to promoting inclusion in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Our ERGs are open to all employees and are at the heart of creating a sense of inclusion, belonging, and community.

The mission of Communities of Color is to incorporate the strength of people of color into the fabric of the firm’s culture in a manner that promotes personal and career growth for all employees and further enhances project teams to reflect the communities we serve and deliver more innovative solutions.

The mission of Connected Women™ is to create a culture that empowers, supports, and mentors women to achieve career and personal success at GFT.

Future Generations (FuGen) has a vision to drive the future of the firm. The group seeks to amplify the voice of early-career professionals by coordinating and facilitating the inclusion of diverse perspectives across all levels of experience.

The mission of Rainbow Connection is to support the LGBTQ+ community within the firm and abroad through improved awareness, guidance to resources, companywide education, and allyship.

The mission of Military Veterans is to create a culture that recognizes the skills, contributions, and value that military veterans bring, foster veteran recruiting and career growth, and support veterans and their families.