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Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
In order to continue to evolve, expand and develop world class innovations, Quest Diagnostics focuses on a culture of inclusion - a culture in which employees feel respected and able to contribute to the organization to the best of their ability. Ultimately, this aspect of Quest Diagnostics enhances efforts to deliver the best possible service and products to all of our customers.
Quest Diagnostics is proud to support a diverse workplace where new and different ideas and perspectives are encouraged.
Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council
Our management team has been committed to a diverse workplace for many years. The role of our globally represented Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council includes:
- Enhance the Inclusion and Diversity vision and strategy
- Provide guidance and leadership to employee networks, resource groups and other local initiatives
- Ensure alignment with other key company initiatives (both workplace and market place)
- Implement and monitor effective metrics for measuring impact of Inclusion and Diversity initiatives
Our Employee Networks and Resource Groups
Employee networks and employee resource groups are voluntary groups of employees representing the diversity of Quest Diagnostics. They are an integral part of the company's inclusion and diversity strategy and are considered one of the best practices among the Fortune Top 100 companies. Our employee networks and resources add value by supporting business activities that have diverse implications, building bridges among employees and by linking our company to the communities where we operate our businesses. Quest Diagnostics groups/networks include the:
Supplier Diversity
Quest Diagnostics is also committed to diversity among our suppliers. It is our policy to provide fair and equitable opportunity for qualified small businesses, including business enterprises owned by women or minorities. Our mission is to develop a diverse supplier base and ensure equal access and opportunity to diverse suppliers of all classifications.
Employer of Choice
Quest Diagnostics, honoree of "Best Places to Work" awards in many of our US and international business units, recognizes diversity as one of our competitive advantages, and therefore works to identify and recruit a diverse group of individuals with strong skill sets and perspectives to represent our company.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other status protected by state or local law.
As our marketplace becomes increasingly global, our ability to meet the diverse needs of our customers, patients, physicians, suppliers and shareholders is enhanced by our commitment to valuing the diversity that exists within our workforce.
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