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"I’m excited to be sharing H&R Block’s first Corporate Responsibility (CR) annual report. It’s our self-evaluation of how well we’re living out our Purpose through our work in our communities, as we strive to build a culture of belonging and through an ethical approach to our business operations." - Jeff Jones, H&R Block President & CEO. Click the link to view H&R Block’s 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report.
At Block, we want to create a world where all voices are heard. That’s why we’re making it easier for our associates to exercise their right to vote by offering added paid time off on Nov. 3. Make the choice to make a choice: Get out and vote.
Five of the 10 community improvement projects selected by a partnership between H&R Block and Nextdoor have a community garden focus. Community gardens are recognized for providing benefits to an individual’s and community’s wellbeing beyond environmental and physical benefits. Check out this article to see the five reasons why we believe community gardens serve as important places for building social connections.
H&R Block and Nextdoor announced 10 community projects that they will support to build more resilient communities, reduce social isolation, and improve quality of life. As COVID-19 isolated communities around the world, this mission proved crucial with more than 2,000 project ideas submitted by neighbors in all 50 states who want to make their blocks better and bring neighbors together in new ways. Over the next several months, H&R Block and Nextdoor will work with the nominators and local volunteers from the 10 selected neighborhoods to safely bring the projects to life. Visit the link below to learn more.
“H&R Block strives to cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture and create a place where everyone can reach their full potential,” said Tiffany Monroe, Chief People Officer of H&R Block. “Accountability starts at the top, and we are committed to taking steps to ensure a workplace where underrepresented groups thrive at every level of our organization.”
As our president and CEO said, “While we are living during an important time in history, this is much more than a moment – this is a movement.” H&R Block is taking action. Read more about our commitment to advocating for and creating racial equality here: http://hrblock.io/Equality
Racial injustice isn’t new or limited to the names on the news, it’s everywhere. Our black associates recently shared personal stories that were infuriating and heartbreaking. It’s time for new stories and we’re committed to being part of it.
Congrats to the 10 high school students who were each awarded $10,000 through the H&R Block Children of Associates Premier Scholarship program! In addition to their academic success, the finalists all showed strong commitments to making their communities better. Check out the article below to view their stories.
"During all this change, I have witnessed one constant, the passion our tax professionals have for serving clients. It’s their dedication and passion to help that continues to inspire me every day. H&R Block’s tax professionals create our human advantage." Karen Orosco, Senior Vice President, U.S. Retail
H&R Block associates are passionate about our purpose to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. It is our culture. It shows up every day in our work and it especially shows up when the normalcies of life are disrupted. While the pandemic is unlike anything we have experienced in our lives, the passion of H&R Block’s tax professionals is on full display. Here are just a few of the inspiring stories from our associates.
