Many companies struggle to attract and retain a diverse talent pool. In an effort to aid and support TMA members in creating a stronger workforce culture and building a more inclusive and equitable industry community, TMA has partnered with Achieve More LLC, to launch the TMA Pathways to Workforce Development initiative, which focuses on improving hiring and retention within the security industry.

Our initiative is designed to deliver a range of resources and services to help member companies improve their recruitment and retention practices. Some of the key areas of focus addressed through the initiative include:

• Inclusive Leadership
• Recruitment and retention strategies for underrepresented groups
• Workplace climate and culture
• Maximizing a multigenerational workforce for DEI

By participating in the TMA Pathways to Workforce Development initiative, member companies can improve their recruitment and retention practices and create a more inclusive workplace culture. This not only promotes employee satisfaction and engagement but also leads to better organizational performance and success. By focusing on workforce development, we aim to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture that supports the growth and success of our members’ businesses and ultimately leads to better organizational outcomes.

The professional monitoring  industry plays a critical role in promoting safety and security for all. By promoting hiring and retention best practices, we can ensure that the industry is reflective of the diverse communities it serves.

Let’s work together to create a more inclusive and equitable security industry.

In collaboration with Achieve More LLC Principal Consultant Mariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC, TMA has developed a custom consulting and training package exclusively for members.

The package includes:

• Administration of TMA DEI Award survey;
• One-on-One analysis and review of your company’s DEI Award survey [VIEW SURVEY SAMPLE]; and
• Access to three, live 60-minute workshops led by Ms. Boney in which member companies will have the opportunity to take a deeper dive into each of the survey’s six areas of concentration.

TMA Member Package Fee: $495

Non-member Package Fee: $1,295

As outlined above, each company that purchases a consulting and training package will receive access to three, in-depth DEI workshops. These workshops include:

1. Culture & Inclusion [September 22, 2023, 1:00-2:00 pm ET]
2. Hiring and Recruitment & Policies and Procedures [October 27, 2023, 1:00-2:00 pm ET]
3. Career Development & Training [November 17, 2023, 1:00-2:00 pm ET]

Detailed descriptions of each workshop are forthcoming.

Mariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC, is president and CEO of Achieve More LLC, a business consultancy that provides solutions for leadership; wellbeing; and DEIA+A  – organizational effectiveness; facilitation; training; leadership development; membership; and coaching. An award-winning educator and consultant, Boney has helped education, government, non-profit, corporate, and association organizations ​achieve fiduciary and operational efficiency. She has also spoken at TMA meetings in the past.

For more information on this initiative, please contact TMA Vice President of Education and Training Julie Webber at education@tma.us.