PRIDE Industries was founded in the belief that each person deserves care and recognition for their unique abilities, needs, and contributions. We believe that all people have talent, and that when people of all abilities know they are respected and have an opportunity to contribute, they can reach their full potential. We are passionate about building and sustaining a safe, diverse, and equitable workplace for all employees.
US Workforce: 13%
US Workforce: 43%
US Workforce: 13%
US Workforce: 16%
US Workforce: 14%
*Total headcount as of November 2020
PRIDE Industries fosters an empowered, diverse, and inclusive workplace where employees are an integral part of the organization and work collaboratively with leaders and other groups to achieve the company’s mission, values, goals, and objectives.
PRIDE Industries has taken the CEO Action pledge. The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
HR is collaboratively working with our DEI leader to break new ground with a variety of strategies that put equity, diversity and inclusion at the center of PRIDE Industries. We are enabling diverse career paths across our many business lines and regions. As well as fostering authenticity and employee well-being with programs that support human connectivity and purpose in society.
HR is collaboratively working with our DEI team to provide a framework for PRIDE Industries’ leaders to understand how recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce can help them better achieve our companies’ overall talent recruitment and retention goals. In addition, how to operationalize compassion and empathy leadership to create an inclusive workplace where every employee is assured that they belong and are valued for the work they contribute
PRIDE Industries’ DEI roadmap is our plan to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The plan includes action steps, sustained action, and accountability for achievements.
PRIDE Industries has cultivated a supplier base that supports diverse businesses including:
As of Q3FY21
I am passionate about my vocation in education, equity, diversity, and inclusion. My number one concern is that every person at PRIDE Industries feels valued, respected, and a sense of belonging. This will be accomplished by working collaboratively across the company to identify systemic barriers to inclusion, equity, and justice—to promote interconnectedness across the company so employees feel like they can be their authentic self and reach their highest potential.
Our people drive PRIDE Industries’ diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Below are some initiatives that bring our culture to life.
Our DAC’s mission is to advise and provide recommendations to PRIDE Industries’ Senior Executive Team to help plan, develop, implement, improve, and refine strategies toward meaningful diversity and inclusion efforts and initiatives related to all employees.
ERGs foster awareness, respect, and inclusion within PRIDE Industries. They support business initiatives and act as a collective voice around shared issues or concerns, promoting an inclusive, respectful workplace, and finding topics specific to a diverse community’s needs within the organization. Our ERGs are important for providing employee opportunities for development, education, training, recruitment, retention, business outreach, and development.
Our B.E.N. ERG conducts activities to attract, retain, empower, and inspire African-American employees. The team hosts networking events to bring employees together to build professional relationships and promote cultural awareness about African-American/Black cultures, customs, studies and contributions to America.
Our POP ERG discusses career development, policies, and business processes that affect people with disabilities. They strive to raise awareness about the strength in hiring and retaining people of diverse abilities, and to identify market opportunities for products and services.
Our Women’s ERG is focused on networking and mentorship to include women in management and in trades through recruitment, training, and promotion.
The Millennial ERG seeks to encourage understanding and growth across all generations at PRIDE Industries. The team explores their journey of self as well as professional, and socio-cultural identity development through coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
The Veterans ERG recruits Veterans through outreach and educational activities and providing a support structure, education, and career progression assistance. They plan activities to honor military services, and offer welcome, mentorship, and Buddy Check 22 programs.
Our Hispanic Heritage ERG helps promote the heritage of Hispanic/Latino and Mexican American employees by sharing their culture and through their offerings of educational opportunities, networking, cultural events, talent recruitment, retention, and professional development.
The 'Ohana ERG is dedicated to creating a supportive, connected community across all employee backgrounds. Through 'Ohana, members have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and promote cultural awareness and inclusion. We host a variety of activities, from virtual events and cultural celebrations to personal and professional development sessions, all aimed at fostering a welcoming space that feels like family.
The Living in Color ERG fosters supportive, inclusive environments that celebrates and empowers LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. The ERG focus is on building community, offering resources and support and fostering education and awareness to empower employees in an inclusive environment.
The Mentoring Academy at PRIDE Industries is a best-practice program that fosters and advances personal, professional, and company growth. It was established to develop a mentoring culture that values and supports the essential role of mentoring in career progression and offers quality mentoring opportunities to employees throughout the organization.
PRIDE Industries provides training and support programs so that all employees may contribute to their highest potential.
