 Valuing
diversity is recognizing the uniqueness of skill, style, communications,
and credentials of every employee. It is the policy of The
Solae Company not to discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because of age, race, religion, color, sex,
disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual
orientation, or veteran status. |
The Solae Company values diversity through encouragement
of employee diversity networks and other support groups
that provide a mutually beneficial relationship for the
Company and employees. The networks provide a forum for
people from with similar interests, culture, background,
and issues of concern to come together to provide mutual
support and develop personally and professionally. The
following are employee initiated networks and organizations
of The Solae Company:
African American Professional Employees Network (AAPEN)
Mission: Encourage the development and maintenance of a
network driven by diversity through the recognition,
acknowledgment, and celebration of cultural differences
through purposeful programming. This network will be
composed of African American employees who consistently
exceed expectations in their productivity, their commitment
to excellence, and their personal responsibility for
growth of self and growth in their roles within the departments
of The Solae Company.
Hispanic Network (HISNET)
Mission: Promote a work environment that welcomes and supports
employees of Hispanic and other cultural backgrounds,
including them in all aspects of the business, and to
empower all Hispanics to contribute, learn, grow, and
advance within the organization.
Professional Employees for Equity and Respect at Solae
(PEERS)
Mission: Help attract and retain talented gay, bisexual,
lesbian, and transgendered people by:
- Using awareness, education,
and visibility to create an environment free from homophobia
and heterosexism
- Partnering with Human Resources to design compensation
and benefit plans that meet all employee group
needs
- Providing forums to discuss and advance issues
and expand the network
- Ensuring a safe, healthy and
supportive environment in the workplace that empowers
gay, bisexual,
lesbian, and
transgendered employees to be open and authentic
about themselves
- Creating awareness of the gay,
bisexual, lesbian, and transgendered market
Solae Asian-American Network (SAAN)
Mission: Promote a corporate environment that fully values
and maximizes contributions of Asian Americans, and encourage
and support Asian Americans in achieving business success
and personal growth.
Women’s Initiative Network (WIN)
Mission: To build a brighter life and better tomorrow and
to foster a great working environment by interactively
engaging the talents of women, advancing member learning,
leadership, accountability, and careers to increase brand
and consumer insights and ensure sustainable growth of
The Solae Company.
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