Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
How does WCS implement DEI?
Our strategy is to work collaboratively across all departments and lead efforts to define and cultivate a framework of inclusion in our journey. Not only will that define our DEI program, it will strongly impact all our strategies by consistently ensuring that all voices in our extended employee community are heard.
WCS values diversity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status and other protected classifications. The WCS community is committed to ensuring that no one, including our valued employees, diverse suppliers, interested job applicants and guests to our facilities, is excluded or discriminated against in WCS’s programs and activities. If you have questions about WCS’s non-discrimination policies or if you believe you have been discriminated against, please direct your inquiry or complaint (which may be anonymous) to:
Employee Resource Groups
We are very proud of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). They encourage employee engagement, develop diverse talent, promote professional development and aid in cultivating a strong inclusive community.
Our US-based ERGs are structured to represent less hierarchy, provide greater transparency and serve as critical strategic partners. Equally important, they will serve as an adaptable model to be reclassified for our global regions. Employees are able to select the ERGs which interest them.
BLAC (Black Leadership Advancement Consortium)
ASIA (Asian Society for Inclusion and Action)
WAGE (Women & Allies for Gender Equity)
QUEER (Queer People Uniting to Expand Equity & Respect)
WILD (Welcoming & Inspiring LATIN DIVERSITY)
Supplier Diversity
Our Supplier Diversity program enables certified diverse vendors to gain access to all procurement opportunities.
Supplier diversity is an integral part of our DEI efforts to ensure a diverse supplier base that reflects the various communities we operate and serve. In addition to identifying and utilizing diverse suppliers for contract opportunities, our program facilitates strategic partnerships with our prime vendors. Therefore, this program promotes supplier capacity building. Our program facilitates the following:
• Partnerships with our Prime Vendors
• Second-tier opportunities with diverse sub-contractors
• Vendor partnering
Therefore, if you are a certified Minority-owned/Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE); Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE); Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE); Disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprise (DVBE); Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender-owned Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) or represent other diverse supplier classifications. Use the link below to register.
If you would like to know more about our Supplier Diversity program, use this FAQ link or contact Melania Perez, Supplier Diversity Compliance Officer, at miperez@wcs.org.
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