SEC Diversity and Inclusion, Equal Employment Opportunity and Preventing Harassment Policies
Chairman Mary L. Schapiro, November 2009
As we work toward fulfilling our mission of protecting investors, maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitating capital formation, I want to express my commitment to strengthening and maintaining a high-quality work environment that fully utilizes the talents and capabilities of every individual, from all backgrounds, walks of life, and organizational levels. We must dedicate ourselves to promoting and ensuring diversity, inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, genetic information or disability. These protections must continue to be provided and enforced in an atmosphere free of retaliation or reprisal.
The SEC takes all allegations of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment seriously, and managers are expected to respond to any reported concerns promptly and appropriately. All employees are accountable for compliance with EEO laws and policies and ensuring our colleagues are treated with dignity, respect and professionalism. However, our commitment must go far beyond compliance with anti-discrimination laws. We must also foster an open, inclusive and transparent setting where all ideas are encouraged and employees work together to advance our mission.
Together, we can build a stronger SEC, which treats all employees fairly, equitably, respectfully, and in a non-discriminatory manner. Together, we will improve efficiency, foster innovation, and model accountability, resulting in a greater capacity to serve our nation and the investing public. Together, we will make the SEC the “Employer of Choice”.
http://www.sec.gov/eeoinfo/secdiversity.htm
