Embracing Diversity and Respecting Human Rights
As an international company with offices in 16 global locations, Promega benefits from the unique cultures and experiences of every individual employee. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse perspectives, traditions, heritages, and lived experiences. This priority influences hiring, employee support and community engagement. Some examples include:
- Broadening employee benefits for diverse life events and experiences
- Incorporating more inclusive language in our Employee Resource Guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Establishing all gender restrooms in Promega Madison buildings
- Offering self-guided courses on accessibility
- Integrating DEI-related questions into climate surveys and performance conversations
- Introducing culture add training sessions for hiring managers to enhance recruitment and onboarding
- Providing a variety of diversity and inclusion training opportunities
- Amplifying and celebrating diverse voices and perspectives
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team is made up of employees ranging from senior leadership to individual contributors working together to advance the company’s DEI program. Developed out of a call from employees for a safe space to discuss and learn about DEI-related topics, the group offers a place for questions and ideas, as well as a centralized way to prioritize, act on and report DEI initiatives to better support all employees. The DEI Team champions Promega DEI values through feedback from diverse voices throughout the organization, actively working to ensure DEI initiatives:
- Foster an inclusive culture where DEI resources are valued and accessible to all
- Support business objectives
- Promote continuous learning
- Empower every individual to own their DEI journey
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are self-directed, employee-driven groups that focus on growing DEI knowledge within themselves, their teams, and the greater company culture to support the whole of Promega as a Community of Belonging. Promega ERGs form and evolve in response to employee needs. Examples include:
- Advocacy
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Support (AAPI)
- Health Equity & Employees with Disabilities
- Latinx and Indigenous Peoples
- MegaPride
Respecting Human Rights
As a member of the UN Global Compact, Promega follows all regulations regarding employment and has zero tolerance for violations of human rights. We are committed to upholding and advancing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by developing productive business relationships around the world to continue working cooperatively among different customs and cultures. Our priorities include:
- Protecting children from exploitation
- Protecting all workers from modern slavery
- Paying at least minimum wage
- Maintaining/providing safe working conditions
Promega complies with all local workplace regulations and ensures that our employees and community members are treated with respect and dignity. We hold the same expectations for our suppliers and look to align with organizations that uphold international human rights and labor standards.