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In celebration of Women\u2019s History Month, we spoke with members of H&R Block\u2019s Women\u2019s Network, an associate resource group created to connect, help, and motivate women in their pursuit of professional success and personal fulfillment. We\u2019re sharing their experiences and what this month means to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does Women\u2019s History Month mean to you?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Regina DeChant, Block Advisors Business Transformation Manager: <\/strong>\u201cIt means we are heard, uplifted, and unified in our quest for equality and hope for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LeAna Flores, Program Director, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: <\/strong>\u201cTo me, Women\u2019s HERstory Month gives me the excuse to celebrate loudly and proudly the impact and advancements that all women have on the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victoria McCormick, Associate Project Manager: <\/strong>\u201cIt\u2019s an opportunity to speak my mind and be heard! It is important to recognize that less than 100 years ago, women were not taken seriously in the workforce. I am excited to also be part of the Women’s History Month that my great-grandchildren will be reading about one day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam Shepard, Senior Marketing Manager, Spruce: <\/strong>\u201cI\u2019m proud to be standing where I am now, but I\u2019m aware I\u2019m standing on the shoulders of the women before me. They deserve to be celebrated and thanked for standing in the arena.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why are you involved in the Women\u2019s Network?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DeChant: <\/strong>\u201cI wanted to be enriched and supported by progressive and successful women in the HRB family. I joined at a time when there were few members in the field and wanted to be more connected to our corporate support partners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flores: <\/strong>\u201cBeing involved in the Women\u2019s Network allows me to grow professionally and develop my network across the enterprise with women who are advancing the company every single day. It also enhances comradeship and provides support and guidance. The Women\u2019s Network is the original Belonging Group so they serve as an example to all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McCormick: <\/strong>\u201cJoining the Women’s Network was an opportunity posed to me by my leader, Julie Robinson. After that, I jumped all in! The incredible energy and drive from the women within this organization is inspiring. Being a committee member allowed me to understand the forefront of the inner workings across each committee. I’ve since then been able to chair a different committee and help grow the Women’s Network holistically, which is a great professional and personal development opportunity!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sh<\/strong>epard: <\/strong>\u201cI look around at Block and see so many powerful, inspiring women in leadership positions. It\u2019s always been something I\u2019ve enjoyed about working here. Many of my meetings are all-women. I joined the Women\u2019s Network to connect with my peers and leaders, inspire others, and push the organization to be on the forefront of embracing the power of women.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does H&R Block do to support women in the workplace?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DeChant: <\/strong>\u201cMost recently, we have seen positive changes in our benefits and career building blocks, such as Better Up coaching platforms. We have expanded our Belonging groups and have dedicated teams that cultivate these groups, focusing on diversity and inclusion. Being part of the Women\u2019s Network is important to me and something I look forward to participating in as much as I can.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flores: <\/strong>\u201cOutside of our Women\u2019s Network and the advocacy they do for all women, I think the company speaks to the needs of women strongly through our best-in-class benefit offerings and through our professional development opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McCormick: <\/strong>\u201cTHE WOMEN’S NETWORK! We have a great group of women who focus on inclusion, development, and community. The benefits department has also recently implemented new ways to support women as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sh<\/strong>epard: <\/strong>\u201cThis year, our focus with the Women\u2019s Network is to amplify each other\u2019s voices. It\u2019s as simple as reinforcing each other\u2019s ideas in a meeting or making sure credit is given where credit is due. The result, though, is a culture where our voices are no longer drowned out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your experience like working as a woman at H&R Block?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DeChant: <\/strong>\u201cI feel fortunate that I\u2019ve been empowered by female and male leaders throughout my career at HRB. My hard work, performance, and tenacity has been recognized and cultivated. I\u2019ve been able to create great relationships across all channels of the network and feel very supported personally and professionally from my peers and leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flores: <\/strong>\u201cI have had the lucky experience to be mentored by men and women at Block who have encouraged me to take my seat at the table. Truthfully, in some arenas it can be challenging, but at Block I have been taught to never pass an opportunity to lead, no matter your gender.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McCormick: <\/strong>\u201cIt has been surreal to be able to share conversations with other like-minded women of all stages in life. I feel comfortable to share my ideas at the table with my male counterparts \u2014 that\u2019s not a culture that is typically normal in corporate America.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shepard: <\/strong>\u201cMy job allows me the privilege of working with many incredibly intelligent women. We cheer each other on, back each other up, and provide a friendly ear when needed.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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