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Life at Hilti

Name: Jacob Buckles

Position: Digital Marketing Specialist

What made you say “Yes” to Hilti?
I was given an opportunity to do something I was really passionate about, on a global scale. I really enjoyed their flexibility in working with my schedule, and working from home. However, I think the most important thing for me was the culture – culture is so important at Hilti. They’re really big about diversity and inclusion. It’s not something they just say, they really live by it.

What can you find at Hilti that you can’t find anywhere else?
You can make an impact working at any level within the organization. They’re open to new and innovative ideas, and the best ideas win at Hilti.

What are the benefits to Hilti being in the Dallas Region?
The main benefit for Hilti is that they’re in the largest construction market in the United States – that being the Dallas Region. Also, Hilti is a global organization and we’re located near one of the largest international airports, and one of the friendliest domestic airports. I think those are a few reasons why Hilti really thrives in the Dallas Region.

What does Hilti do to give back to the community?
We’re big participants in Habitat for Humanity. We also have an HR policy where you can take multiple days off of work to volunteer with an organization within the community that you’re passionate about. I’m involved in several organizations, such as Heart House and the Dallas Regional Chamber – specifically, LEAD YP and the YP Board. There’s a lot of opportunities at Hilti, and they really push you to be involved in the community.

What is the company culture like at Hilti?
It really goes back to diversity and inclusion. We have a really big mix of cultures at Hilti. It’s not uncommon to see people having full-on conversations in a multitude of languages, and it’s not uncommon for people in various levels of the organization to have an impact. I think those two words (diversity and inclusion) characterize our culture. We also spend a lot of time investing in internal training throughout the year to help us stay on our cultural journey.

If you could describe Hilti in one word, what would it be?
I would say innovative. We’re innovative in our products, we’re innovative in our culture, and we’re innovative in how we treat and compensate our employees.

Photo Credit: Holly Nguyen 




Case Studies

Case Studies

Dallas Region employers share their successful actions and strategies to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion at work.

Making Culture of Authenticity an Employee Value Proposition

Creating Comprehensive Approaches to Increasing Diversity

Changing behaviors and shifting mindsets

Reimaging Talent Acquisition to Find the Best People

Prioritizing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as an Economic Imperative

Focusing on the ‘Why’ in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring

Tips from Dallas Region Employers

We spoke to more than 30 Dallas Region employers to uncover ​keys to success when hiring the best talent.​

  • Raise your standards: Instead of using the same dated job description, encourage hiring managers to think critically about skills required for the role ​
  • Create partnerships not transactions: Create mutually beneficial relationships with organizations and campuses (e.g., speakers, events, funding, etc.) to build a reputation as a strong champion for DEI ​
  • Facilitate belonging:  Galvanize your internal networks and create intentional onboarding experiences to ensure new hires feel welcomed and supported​
  • Set measurable, realistic goals:  Measure your baseline performance and determine goals for improvement; consider industry data and deploy both short-term and long-term strategies (More resources available in Measuring Impact section)​
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a journey not a program: Employers feel a sense of urgency for results, but this isn’t just about numbers; empower employees with tools and roles to create systemic change within the organ

Tips From Pipeline Partners

We interviewed colleges and nonprofit organizations to gain insights on how to attract their talent.

  • Focus on skills: Shift emphasis from GPA or college degree requirements to measurable, relevant skills for the role to expand the possible talent pool​
  • Expand beyond learning institutions: Consider upskilling organizations, coding schools, or other organizations as sources for diverse talent​
  • Equip talent for success: Continually support candidates throughout the recruitment process (early involvement, application workshops, mock interviews) to thoroughly prepare them for the company environment​
  • Recruit for “careers” versus “jobs”: Position employment at your organization as a long-term opportunity and provide employees with support beyond their salaries (transportation aid, childcare)​
  • Grow diverse talent after hiring: Place new hires with people developers who will provide them with feedback, clear expectations and learning experiences to ensure a positive experience and their continued growth​

Learning From Candidates

A live data gathering session at the 2021 Black Tech Symposium shed light on opportunities ​for recruiters and hiring managers to create a candidate experience that converts.​

46% have applied to and not been interviewed for tech jobs they were qualified for​

54% lost out on jobs because they were told they were not a ‘good fit’ 

Heard from Candidates

  • “Meet talent in the places where they are living or educated”​
  • “Stop saying [diverse] talent doesn’t exist”​
  • “Focus on creating environments where the talent can show up as their best self”

Creating opportunities for candidates to feel seen can improve the candidate experience. Providing actionable feedback to candidates who were not selected can increase goodwill and leave the door open for future opportunities.

DIVERSITY IN TECH HIRING TOOLKIT HOME



Hilti North America

Hilti North America, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is part of a global, privately held organization with more than 4,000 team members in North America and 33,000 worldwide. With global sales of more than $7 Billion in 2023, we provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software and service to the global construction industry. We help our customers build more efficiently and safely, providing a better future for construction businesses, building occupants and the wider community. The foundation of our success is our caring culture, together with a focus on high performance. We enable and empower our team members globally to think and act with an entrepreneurial spirit, exercise sound judgment and enjoy what they do. Our values contribute to fostering a truly inclusive workplace and guide how we perform, work together, respect each other, communicate and practice leadership. They are evident in our work every day. Take a look around our Plano office and check out our opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Great Place for Cycling Adventures

“With all the work across the region to expand trail and green space access, imagine the new places you can explore each day!”

By: Philip Hiatt Haigh, Executive Director, The Circuit Trail Conservancy

My name is Philip Hiatt Haigh, and I am the Executive Director of the Circuit Trail Conservancy (CTC), the public private partnership building The LOOP. My professional and personal lives recently merged in my current role building an urban trail network around the core of Dallas, but I have been riding and racing bicycles in Texas and around the country for the past 13 years.

My passion for cycling began in undergrad at Texas Tech University after watching a short film on mountain biking in British Columbia (before YouTube!). At the time, I didn’t know anything about cycling and didn’t know you could explore new places and ride trails as an adult – I hadn’t been on a bike since middle school!

After graduation, I moved back to Dallas and began riding local trails at least three times a week with my “home trail” at Rowlett Creek Preserve. The North Texas mountain biking organization, Dallas Off Road Bicycle Association (DORBA), provides great resources on all the local off-road trails, volunteer opportunities to keep our green spaces clean, and coordinating events like races and clinics to improve your handling skills.

While I still look forward to racing around the country, I’m often out scouting new routes or leading groups through beautiful parts of Dallas that most people have never seen. I think the easiest path to an adventure is on the Trinity Levee System. These gravel roads are not open to vehicles (occasional maintenance trucks) and span the city for all sorts of scenery and landscapes. Even if you don’t have a bicycle, these roads provide convenient and safe routes for everyone to enjoy.

Over the next two years, construction on a number of bicycle and pedestrian trails will make access to Dallas green space even better. The most prominent example will be a segment of The LOOP connecting the Katy Trail in Victory Park to the Trinity Strand Trail in the Design District. This 1-mile connection will allow people to get from Uptown into the Trinity Levee System (and eventually Fort Worth) – without ever leaving a dedicated trail!

It may seem like riding a bike for years may give me special insight to hidden gems – but with all the work across the region to expand trail and green space access, imagine the new places you can explore each day!

The Trails (and Tales) Go On and On

So, there you have it. For more exhaustive listings, visit our Hitting the Trails page and our Walk & Roll page. The North Central Texas Council of Governments also has a comprehensive trail page. Cyclists can visit the DORBA page, while joggers/runners can visit North Texas Runners.

Don’t forget to check out our Hidden Gems page for more of the Dallas Region’s best kept secrets.