Buitelaar Group: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy
Purpose:
Buitelaar Group has fostered an inclusive and equitable workplace culture where diversity is celebrated and all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. This Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Policy outlines our commitment to promoting diversity across all aspects of our business and demonstrates how we embed it as a core value within our culture.
Our Policy Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employment:
As part of Buitelaar Groups DE&I (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) strategy, the company is committed to protecting the dignity of employees and promote respect for others at work. Buitelaar Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable European and State laws. All employees are also required to take personal and individual responsibility to comply with these policies and behave in a non-discriminatory way.
Inclusive Work Environment:
We are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment that encourages diversity of thought, experience, and background; inherent to Buitelaar Groups culture. This includes adopting our workplace culture that embraces differences and promotes the value of unique contributions from every employee.
Non-Discrimination:
Buitelaar Group is committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. This is also outlined to all Employee’s in our Employee Handbook. As a Group, we do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable European and State laws.
Equitable Policies and Practices:
Buitelaar Group strives to implement fair and equitable policies, procedures, and practices in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotions, compensation, and professional development.
DE&I Awareness:
We provide relevant materials to all employees to promote awareness and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. This is to make sure that DE&I is embedded within our invaluable unique Group culture.
Monitoring and Reporting:
Buitelaar Group routinely monitors and requests feedback from Employee’s on the effectiveness of our DE&I initiatives within our broader company culture. We will also communicate our findings throughout the Group to reflect our commitment to transparency.
Accountability:
All employees are required to take personal and individual responsibility to comply with principles of this DE&I Policy. All managers and leaders play a crucial role in promoting our inclusive culture and addressing any concerns related to DE&I.
Review and Update:
This DE&I Policy will be routinely reviewed and updated to continue the policies relevance, prevalence, and effectiveness within our company culture.
Buitelaar Group strives to continue its commitment to DE&I and harness its indispensable contribution towards our company culture.
