COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Embracing diversity and fostering inclusion is a core value at SMEC. We are dedicated to creating a workplace and regulatory environment that values diversity, promotes inclusivity, and provides opportunities for all. Our efforts span across various facets, from cultivating a diverse workforce to encouraging supplier diversity and inclusivity within the entities we regulate. The Office of Minority and Women Inclusion spearheads these initiatives.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan outlines our objectives for Fiscal Years 2020-2024, serving as a blueprint for advancing diversity, inclusion, and opportunity within our organization and beyond. This comprehensive plan entails measurable actions aimed at integrating diversity and inclusion into our strategic decision-making processes, enhancing organizational efficacy, and preparing for future challenges.
GOALS OF THE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STRATEGIC PLAN
Our strategic plan encompasses five overarching goals to promote diversity and inclusion:
GOAL 1: LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
We are committed to demonstrating leadership accountability through agency policies, messaging, and behaviors that align with our diversity and inclusion objectives.
GOAL 2: FOSTERING A CONNECTED CULTURE
We aim to cultivate a culture that fosters inclusivity, fairness, and supportiveness, enabling employees to feel connected to our mission and contribute to their fullest potential.
GOAL 3: BUILDING A DIVERSE TALENT PIPELINE
Our strategy involves actively building and maintaining a diverse workforce, drawing talent from all segments of society to ensure high performance and innovation.
GOAL 4: UTILIZING DIVERSITY FOR MISSION EFFECTIVENESS
We strive to leverage our resources and services in a manner that reflects the diversity of investors and businesses we serve, enhancing our effectiveness in fulfilling our mission.
GOAL 5: PROMOTING BUSINESS DIVERSITY WITH STAKEHOLDERS
We are dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion within our supplier base and among the entities regulated by SMEC, fostering inclusivity and equal opportunities throughout our ecosystem.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan outlines our objectives for Fiscal Years 2020-2024, serving as a blueprint for advancing diversity, inclusion, and opportunity within our organization and beyond. This comprehensive plan entails measurable actions aimed at integrating diversity and inclusion into our strategic decision-making processes, enhancing organizational efficacy, and preparing for future challenges.