504 TECHNOLOGIES EMPLOYEE MULTICULTURALISM AND INCLUSIVENESS POLICY Policy Statement 504 Technologies takes pride in being an accepting and inclusive workplace. Employees, Partners, and Guests must always be treated with respect and acceptance. We, as a company, believe that accepting and celebrating diversity in all ways makes us a stronger company, and provides a space where all employees, partners, and guests can feel free to express themselves without being subject to discrimination or persecution. 504 Technologies strongly supports multiculturism and diversity and believes that adherence to these principles shapes and guides the company’s future in a positive way. Definitions Multiculturalism in this workplace is defined as having employees of diverse gender, orientation, religion, and culture. 504 Technologies recognizes and proactively supports this diversity by allowing all employees to discover and grow new opportunities within the company. Discrimination and prejudice against another employee based on gender, religion, political affiliation, race, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated in any circumstance. All employees are expected to believe and live these principles daily. Acceptance and application of these principles elevates 504 Technologies as a leader and problem solver in an increasingly diverse world. Benefits of A Multicultural and Diverse Workplace Diversity in teams provides increased performance and productivity. Customer communication improves with a diverse workforce and allows new avenues for growth. Multicultural teams promote understanding and respect of other cultures, religious ideologies, political affiliations, and sexual/gender orientations. Mutual respect is fostered through increased communication and interactions. Customer service improves when customers can interact with someone that speaks or believes as they do. Complaint Procedure Report to any manager or Human Resources personnel any witnessed events of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for reporting these events, either to oneself, or other another employee. These actions are in violation of 504 Technologies diversity and multicultural policies. 504 Technologies takes great pride in providing an accommodating, diverse, and nondiscriminatory workplace. These policies apply to all applicants, client partners, and employees, both within and outside the workplace when engaged in company business. References https://blog.ongig.com/diversity-and-inclusion/10-examples-of-the-best-diversity-statements/ https://hbr.org/2019/10/who-supports-diversity-policies-it-depends-on-the-policy https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/policies/pages/cms_000551.aspx
