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DIVERSITY POLICY
This policy has its origins in the Guardsmark Equal Opportunity Policy established in 1965, the
Code of Ethics initially adopted in 1980, the Sexual Harassment Policy established in 1982 and the
No-Slur Policy established in 1988, all of which have been revised from time to time thereafter.
This policy was first compiled in this form in 1997.
This policy is written for and applies to all employees of Guardsmark without exception.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Guardsmark, LLC, does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, creed, religion, religious belief, gender, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship,
age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual preference or genetic
information. In furtherance thereof, Guardsmark adopts the following:
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Guardsmark pursues excellence in providing unmatched service to protect people and other
assets of our valued customers and their visitors. Truth, courage and judgement are the
hallmarks of our service. With vision and commitment to the highest standards of
professionalism, we achieve leadership in the security service industry. Our diversity is the
foundation of that leadership.
Guardsmark treasures the diverse, individual characteristics that make each person unique.
The uniqueness of each individual is a resource which, when combined with the talents of
co-workers, makes us a stronger company. Guardsmark leads the industry because we enable
our employees, who have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, to work together
and learn from each other to achieve our common goal of enduring unmatched excellence in
an increasingly global workplace. Embracing diversity in both our workforce and workplaces
creates a distinctive culture in which innovation and teamwork form a winning combination.
We continually renew our historic commitment to diversity by pledging to:
• Enforce equal opportunity and fairness in recruitment, selection, placement, promotion
and career development.
• Use innovative outreach efforts to enhance diversity in the workplace through recruiting,
community involvement and other endeavors.
• Promote inclusiveness and enhance awareness of and sensitivity to the differences and
legitimate needs and rights of all people.
• Create, nurture and sustain an environment that values good character and promotes
respect and trust.
• Consciously avoid the use of unnecessary labels in interpersonal communication.
• Mentor others to enhance each employee’s contribution and potential for career growth and
personal development.
• Educate ourselves and others about the importance of respect and the value of diversity.
• Encourage awareness and understanding of other cultures and customs.
• Support, participate or lead in efforts that foster communication and understanding among
all people.
• Set an example as a model for respect and understanding.
• Continually examine and evaluate our actions to ensure they support the spirit of this Policy.
Above all, we remain dedicated to the conviction that diversity benefits individuals, our
Company, our communities, our countries and our world.
Guardsmark Excellence through Diversity®
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Any Guardsmark employee who witnesses, experiences, or knows of any discrimination or
harassment prohibited by this Policy, or is being pressured to engage in such conduct by
another Guardsmark employee, a client employee, client or other sources outside Guardsmark,
must call within two business days after the alleged act occurs or the individual has knowledge
of it, and report to his or her Manager in Charge and/or the Corporation’s Chief Diversity
Officer, Stephen I. Kasloff, or Donna D. Smith or Doris J. Whitson at 1-800-238-5878, a
toll-free number available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through
Friday. Failing to report a potential violation in a timely manner can impair the Company’s
ability to investigate and properly resolve the matter. To the extent it is legally and practically
possible, the Company will keep confidential the identity of anyone reporting a possible
violation. Any Manager in Charge who receives such a report must promptly notify one of the
individuals listed above. An investigation of each such report will be undertaken immediately and
the employee making the report will receive a response. Any employee having questions about
this Policy should call the toll-free number or write to any committee member at Guardsmark,
LLC, P.O. Box 45, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-0045, or E-mail to [email protected].
Guardsmark deplores and prohibits any actions that may promote hate, encourage
violence or engender prejudice.
We recognize that false accusations can have serious effects on innocent people, and we
urge all employees to be mindful of these adverse consequences and to refrain from
making irresponsible, groundless charges.
Guardsmark will not tolerate discrimination or unjustified disparate treatment in
violation of this Policy in any form from any source, whether active or passive.
Retaliation against anyone making a complaint is prohibited.
DIVERSITY PLEDGE
All Guardsmark employees are asked to demonstrate their commitment to diversity by signing the
following pledge:
As an employee of Guardsmark, I pledge this year to:
• Innovate for diversity;
• Create concepts and strategies to increase diversity and act upon them;
• Practice and promote open-mindedness in all interpersonal relationships;
• Anticipate, recognize and overcome intolerance and prejudice in all its forms, including race,
color, creed, religion, religious belief, gender, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age,
disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual preference and genetic
information;
• Set a positive example for others;
• Recognize that each individual enhances our diversity and strengthens our Company;
• Promote inclusiveness without regard to race, color, creed, religion, religious belief, gender,
pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual
orientation, sexual preference or genetic information;
• Be sensitive to how others perceive my actions with civility and take steps each day to make
diversity succeed;
• Honor diversity and uphold the principles of the Guardsmark Diversity Policy.
Guardsmark Excellence through Diversity®
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“The only way a COUNTRY becomes great is through diversity.
The only way a COMPANY becomes great is through diversity.
The only way YOU can become great is through understanding and practicing diversity.”
— IRA A. LIPMAN, Chairman
Our Diversity Policy is adopted by and for the employees of Guardsmark, LLC on Thursday, August 29, 2013, and
will be renewed on Thursday, August 28, 2014.
© 2013 Guardsmark, LLC