Preamble to Pare’s Approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Pare, we have a proud history of supporting and celebrating the individual differences that make our employees, clients, and local communities unique, including differences based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex or gender, age, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, and genetic information. We celebrate these differences not just because it is legally required by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances, but because it is the right thing to do.
Pare recognizes that there is always room for improvement. We understand that progress towards a more just, equitable, and inclusive world requires a constant and intentional effort on behalf of all of us. For that reason, the following sections are intended to be living documents that can and should be reviewed regularly and updated to reflect any advancements made in social understanding and with best practices for inclusivity in mind.
DE&I Mission Statement
Pare Corporation strives to create a work environment where all employees feel safe and welcome and where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We strive to be an employer of choice where employees know that they can grow their careers in a fair, equitable environment—an environment where hard work and integrity are met with opportunity for growth and professional advancement. We strive to actively and intentionally engage with colleagues, clients, and partners to leverage the full range of our human differences. We recognize that we can achieve more by working together while learning from the diverse backgrounds and experiences that each of us brings to our role at Pare.
Definitions
Diversity:
- Pare recruits and employs people across a broad range of human experiences. The term “diversity” is broader than an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex or gender, age, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. It also encompasses differences in education, work background, income, marital status, geographic location, personal habits, recreational habits, appearance, communication style, etc.
- Pare values, and respects the differing viewpoints, backgrounds, cultures, experiences, principles and personal goals of our employees, clients, suppliers, and vendors.
Equity:
- Pare provides opportunities for all employees to achieve long-term success through access to all of Pare’s available resources and support for development and growth. Employees have open access to available tools they feel are beneficial to meet their unique needs.
- Pare’s policies, practices, and procedures are intended to ensure fairness of outcomes and equal access to opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Inclusion:
- Pare creates a safe work environment where everyone is treated with mutual respect and dignity, where employees can have a sense of belonging.
- Pare encourages employee feedback and strives to give everyone at the company a voice.
