DIVERSITY & INCLUSION PLEDGE
At Smiths Medical we recognize that diversity and inclusion are important and complex issues that need to be addressed holistically to better engage and support underrepresented groups. We acknowledge that diverse groups – such as Blacks, Latinos, Asians, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, women, people of a certain age and people with disabilities – have been historically disadvantaged and it’s up to us to change this going forward. We pledge to make measurable progress and actively foster a culture where all colleagues feel comfortable, confident and supported to bring their authentic selves to work every day. This means committing to six goals:
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Educating ourselves on diverse topics and history
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Having open and honest conversations about Diversity & Inclusion
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Actively working to examine and minimize our unconscious biases
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Evaluating others by their performance, not our perception of them
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Ensuring diverse perspectives are heard and present in meetings and projects
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Ensuring we have diverse and representative candidate pools during recruiting/hiring activities
By all of us taking this pledge, we will unlock the full potential of our organization.