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Gary Jones is a pastor, funeral director, and owner of A Better Place Funeral Home. He recently turned to Urban League of Greater Kansas City and H&R Block’s Black entrepreneurship program for help developing a business plan that would allow him to scale more easily. Read more about how Jones got his start as a business owner and how he’s turned his passion for mission work in West Africa into a way to empower new entrepreneurs. “It’s just like the Urban League and H&R Block partnership with [small businesses]. You’re helping us to be better equipped to be more efficient in what we do.”
Focusing on talent and culture, H&R Block's CIO Alan Lowden has built innovative, bold, and nimble teams earning him this year’s Kansas City CIO ORBIE leadership award presented today by Inspire CIO Leadership Network. Read Alan’s view on leading and serving. Congrats Alan!
We’re excited to share that H&R Block President and CEO Jeff Jones will continue to lead the company through Nov. 2026. Jeff’s leadership and vision have been instrumental in transforming how we help customers build financial confidence year-round and growing the company through our Block Horizons 2025 strategy. Join us in congratulating Jeff. We’re looking forward to the next five years!
We’re proud to share that two H&R Block board members, Mia Mends (she/her) and Sean Cohan, have been named to Savoy magazine’s 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors list. This directory includes a prestigious list of executives, influencers and achievers who actively serve on the boards of the world’s leading organizations. Congratulations, Mia and Sean!
Being listed among Forbes’ ‘World’s Best Employers’ is only possible thanks to our many talented associates. Our priority is to build a culture where our associates can thrive and feel a sense of belonging every day. They consistently deliver our Purpose to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. We're so proud of our associates and all the help they provide!
An inclusive culture means providing inclusive benefits. That’s why H&R Block is taking our culture of Belonging even further, by expanding benefits through holistic support for associates, across all life stages and circumstances. “We are committed to creating a culture where our associates can bring their authentic selves to work, and our more creative and holistic approach to benefits is one important piece of that puzzle," said Tiffany Monroe, chief people & culture officer of H&R Block in our announcement. The article shares highlights of H&R Block's new approach to employee benefits.
“The way I learn most about different cultures and traditions is by learning about their food and spices,” says Alvia Varona, a district general manager at H&R Block. Varona hosted a virtual cooking class for associates on how to make bacalaitos, a staple in her home state of Puerto Rico. H&R Block strives to cultivate a connected culture year-round where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Read the article for more info on how our Belonging Council paid tribute to Latinx Heritage Month.
H&R Block released its second annual corporate responsibility report demonstrating its commitment to supporting small businesses, increasing diversity and inclusion, and connecting communities across the country. The company is now more than halfway toward achieving its goals of helping 500 communities in all 50 states and supporting 500,000 small-business owners. Jeff Jones, president and CEO of H&R Block said, “We know our associates thrive when they can bring their authentic self to work and communities thrive when neighbors are connected and small business owners are supported.” Read Block's Corporate Responsibility Report in its entirety here:
Fortune recently certified H&R Block as a Great Place to Work, joining our team in India that received this distinction last month. Across the globe, our associates are making a difference in the communities we serve, having fun and connecting through our purpose along the way. It’s no wonder more than 80% of H&R Block associates said it’s a great place to work!
Meet three winners of the Henry Bloch Client Service Awards. They are providing care and expertise to their clients plus making a difference in their communities. H&R Block’s purpose – to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere – speaks to the heart of this year’s Henry Bloch Client Service Award winners’ service in their communities. Read their stories of supporting team members, helping clients navigate a tough year and giving back to make their communities better.
