I.D.E.A.
From Diversity and Inclusion to IDEA
Quala is committed to opening the workplace to everyone and, in particular, to place traditionally marginalized and underserved candidates in good jobs. We have adopted the acronym IDEA to help clarify our work moving forward:
Inclusion – making certain that once people are given opportunities that they are continuously supported and encouraged to perform at their highest potential and are part of the culture of the company.
Diversity – changing the traditional roster of companies. Quala knows that there needs to be concerted effort to shift the makeup of its workforce and senior leadership. Diversity encompasses the range of similarities and differences each individual brings to the workplace, including but not limited to national origin, language, race, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and family structures.
Equity – striving to make sure our employees are being paid fairly for equal work. We also provide our employees the same benefits for like work, and make sure they always have as much information as we are able to share.
Access – making sure people have a way to get in the door is as important as having everyone in the room. This means we are committed to helping individuals and organizations who support increasing access to traditionally closed fields.
Quala understands that IDEA can only benefit the workplace. It brings new people to the table, their ideas and perspectives can be championed, and ultimately makes for a healthier work life. We recognize there is still work to do on our part.
Quala is committed to opening the workplace to everyone and, in particular, to place traditionally marginalized and underserved candidates in good jobs. We have adopted the acronym IDEA to help clarify our work moving forward:
Inclusion – making certain that once people are given opportunities that they are continuously supported and encouraged to perform at their highest potential and are part of the culture of the company.
Diversity – changing the traditional roster of companies. Quala knows that there needs to be concerted effort to shift the makeup of its workforce and senior leadership. Diversity encompasses the range of similarities and differences each individual brings to the workplace, including but not limited to national origin, language, race, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and family structures.
Equity – striving to make sure our employees are being paid fairly for equal work. We also provide our employees the same benefits for like work, and make sure they always have as much information as we are able to share.
Access – making sure people have a way to get in the door is as important as having everyone in the room. This means we are committed to helping individuals and organizations who support increasing access to traditionally closed fields.
Quala understands that IDEA can only benefit the workplace. It brings new people to the table, their ideas and perspectives can be championed, and ultimately makes for a healthier work life. We recognize there is still work to do on our part.
IDEA in Action
Investing in Diversity: Putting our money and resources behind this new venture whose mission is to bridge the gap between the most underrepresented job seekers and employers committed to diversity and inclusion is one way Quala is committed to supporting deep change.
Advising for Access: Providing business and financial guidance to this emerging game changer in the manufacturing community, Quala helps to ensure a more inclusive and equitable marketplace.
