We’re Committed to Diverse Leadership Driving Progress
Empowering the human experience in a digital world is what we do. Demonstrating inclusiveness and equity is key to our culture and is embedded in every aspect of our Employee Experience. Sutherland’s reputation as an employer of choice is vital in attracting and retaining great talent, and diversity is essential to drive innovation.
Sutherland’s environment is a place where all are valued, respected, and included — where people are empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table – and this is essential to how we do business.
Feel they belong at Sutherland (being their authentic self)
Feel they have psychological safety at work
Think Sutherland is inclusive
Think we have equitable processes
Our commitment to DEI flows from the core of who we are and what we believe, and it drives us to take action:
- Our DEI strategy aligns with our business objectives and clearly identifies the metrics for tracking progress.
- A Global DEI Council leads our strategy and programs, with Leaders bringing their views to represent local/diverse perspectives. Employees are involved in the design of local initiatives, supported by champions on the ground.
- Expert-designed surveys to take the pulse on DEI, helping us shape priorities to drive action and measure impact.
- We amplify our support to under-represented groups.
- We track results across employee engagement, hiring, retention, feedback from clients & performance.
Creating VALUE with a Human Touch
Our commitment at Sutherland is to build a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just values, but the driving forces behind everything we do. We create VALUE through Visibility for all communities, raising our game through Awareness, demonstrating Leadership by example, Unleashing the potential of our diverse talent, and Empowering our people managers. Through this, we cultivate an environment where everyone can thrive.
Visibility
of All Communities
Increase visibility of diverse voices and perspectives at Sutherland by showcasing employee stories, facilitating impactful panel discussions, and promoting allyship through our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Awareness
Elevate awareness of underrepresented communities by highlighting role models, both within and outside the organization, fostering understanding and empathy through workshops, educational initiatives, and open dialogues.
Leadership
Our leaders set the standard for inclusive behavior, driving positive change by visibly championing diversity and modeling the values that create an equitable workplace.
Unleash
the Potential of Our Diverse Talent
Unlock the full potential of our diverse workforce by nurturing a culture of mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and support, empowering every employee to excel and drive innovation.
Empower
Through Our People Managers
Equip our people managers with the tools and strategies to foster inclusion, ensure every voice is heard, address unconscious biases, and actively promote the growth and well-being of their teams.
Our Commitment Reaches Beyond Our Team With Supplier Diversity
Sutherland is a minority-owned business with a multinational presence. This puts us in a position to benefit small and diverse businesses, create economic opportunities, and help bridge the income gap worldwide. We continue to build a supplier base that contributes to our competitive advantage and demonstrates our commitment to uplifting the communities where we operate.
In alignment with our business-wide DEI strategy, this purpose-led program targets an increase in spend with supplier diversity categories, which include, but are not limited to, business enterprises owned by minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, African Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.
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