Diversity & Inclusion
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The
mission of the ABLE Network is to promote the benefit of unique abilities and
contributions of associates, families and members impacted by disability through raising awareness, fostering respect and navigating barriers for Sears Holdings.
The AMSN
is an enterprise-wide network committed to recognizing, valuing and leveraging
the strengths and capabilities of associates with military experience in order
to enhance the culture, continued growth and success of Sears Holdings.
The
Asian Network is committed to developing an effective communication channel for
the growing community of Asians at Sears Holdings. The network’s goals are to encourage
professional development, recognition, mentoring and hiring of diverse
associates; provide resources to company leaders in order to improve every
day and achieve Sears Holdings' key business imperatives; and assist associates in
resolving any work-related issues or concerns.
The
African American Network is dedicated to building relationships with its
members and communities by suggesting relevant products, services and marketing
techniques that will enable us to gain the trust needed to develop lifetime
relationships with diverse members. It is the African American Network’s
mission to enhance member development, growth and involvement in company and
community, thus creating value for Sears Holdings.
LRG's mission is to develop current members
into future leaders and build relationships within our communities, all while
leveraging our knowledge and experiences to better understand our Hispanic
consumers.
The
I.N. Network consists of associates based at our call center locations and
strives to create an inclusive, transparent and fair place to work. The group
aims to promote equality and diversity for all individuals and encourage associates to be active in their communities, celebrate culture in the workplace and promote Sears Holdings as a diversity leader in the marketplace.
The
EP Network provides associate development activities designed to engage and
introduce emerging professionals at Sears Holdings for networking,
developmental and service opportunities.
The PRIDE mission works to
create an open and inclusive work environment that respects and values gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender associates, customers and communities, allowing them to contribute
fully to the success of Sears Holdings.
WiLD provides meaningful input to Sears
Holdings by channeling the unique attributes and perspectives of women. As target customers, women's voices and insights have the ability to add commercial
value to selecting and marketing our products. WiLD is a resource for recruiting,
retaining, mentoring and developing associates through network leadership
opportunities.
Aarti Iyer
“I was training in India last month and discovered a true Shero. Aarti builds relationships with women in her community and is an active leader in a place where being a woman can be difficult. She has recruited a team of 35 individuals (27 of these she is personally responsible for hiring and four managers she referred) for a support team for Inventory Management in Hyderabad, India.
Aarti has recruited women to work in a mostly male-dominated group. She believes women can be as successful in this job as men, and she deserves recognition for her efforts. She really is a woman in leadership development. After working closely with this group, I believe she is an inspiration to many. Aarti looks for both large and small ways to make a positive impact in people’s lives every day.” – Aarti’s team member
Rose Hunter
Yolanda Richardson
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation provides research, advocacy and education for the Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest civil rights organization. It works to achieve Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) equality at home, at work and in the community.
Additionally, Sears Holdings maintains The Safe Space Program, which is a way for associates to express their support for LGBT associates. To be a certified member of the Safe Space Program, associates must complete online training. Once associates complete The Safe Space Program training, they are provided a badge to display in their workspace. The badge was created as a visible, non-threatening way to show LGBT support and identify the space as a “safe space” for all associates. As LGBT allies, associates pledge to:
- Respect confidentiality
- Avoid assumptions and stereotyping
- Try using gender-neutral terms when talking about significant others, spouses and partners
- Educate themselves about issues facing the LGBT community
For the eleventh year in a row, SHC participated in the 2017 Chicago Pride Parade. As a company that represents a true cross section of America, Sears Holdings supports all of our members no matter who they are or who they love.