Diversity Policy
At Streaming Defense, we believe that diversity is fundamental to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Our goal is to create a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our global community and where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.
Policy Statement
Streaming Defense is dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We recognize that diversity extends beyond race, gender, and ethnicity, encompassing various dimensions including but not limited to age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, socioeconomic status, and cultural background.
Objectives
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Promote Equal Opportunity: Ensure all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, training, and development, are conducted in a manner that promotes equal opportunity for all.
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Foster Inclusion: Create a welcoming environment that encourages collaboration, flexibility, and fairness to enable all employees to contribute to their full potential.
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Support Diverse Talent: Attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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Encourage Diverse Perspectives: Leverage diverse perspectives in decision-making processes to drive innovation and business success.
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Compliance and Accountability: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations regarding diversity and inclusion, and hold all employees accountable for upholding these principles.
Key Principles
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Respect and Dignity: Every employee will be treated with respect and dignity, and any form of discrimination, harassment, or bullying will not be tolerated.
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Inclusive Leadership: Leadership at all levels is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and is responsible for promoting diversity initiatives within their teams.
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Ongoing Education and Training: Provide continuous education and training on diversity, inclusion, and unconscious bias to all employees.
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Open Communication: Maintain open lines of communication where employees feel safe to express their ideas and concerns related to diversity and inclusion.
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Community Engagement: Engage with and support diverse communities through corporate social responsibility initiatives and partnerships.
Implementation
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Diversity Council: Establish a Diversity Council responsible for guiding, implementing, and monitoring diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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Regular Assessments: Conduct regular assessments of diversity metrics and inclusion practices to identify areas for improvement.
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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Support the formation of ERGs to provide networking, support, and development opportunities for underrepresented groups.
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Inclusive Recruitment: Implement inclusive recruitment practices to ensure a diverse candidate pool and mitigate biases in the selection process.
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Feedback Mechanisms: Create feedback mechanisms, such as surveys and focus groups, to gather input from employees on diversity and inclusion efforts.
Responsibilities
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Leadership: Ensure that diversity and inclusion are integrated into the company’s strategic goals and operational practices.
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Managers: Promote an inclusive team environment, support diversity initiatives, and address any concerns related to discrimination or exclusion.
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Employees: Engage in diversity and inclusion training, respect and value each other's differences, and contribute to an inclusive culture.
Monitoring and Reporting
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Regularly review and report on diversity and inclusion metrics to the executive team.
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Publish an annual Diversity Report outlining progress, challenges, and future goals.
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Solicit feedback from employees and stakeholders to continuously improve diversity and inclusion strategies.
Conclusion
Streaming Defense is committed to being a leader in diversity and inclusion. By embracing the diverse talents and perspectives of our employees, we strengthen our company and better serve our customers and communities. We are dedicated to building a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
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Approved by: Derek Jenkin, General Council, GTI LLC (Trading as Streaming Defense)
Date: 28th May, 2024
For any questions or further information regarding this policy, please contact solutions@strdef.com