Inclusion Council: At Benchmark, we firmly believe that our strength comes from our employees' unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our Inclusion Council (IC) is committed to fostering a workplace environment that embraces diversity and supports the professional growth of every team member through initiatives that:
ERG: Our ERGs aim to support employees by providing opportunities to network, mentor, coach, and educate, as well as create a more inclusive workplace. Each ERG is supported by a key Company leader as its executive sponsor.
BRAVE: Benchmark Resources Advocating Veteran Employees (BRAVE) @ Benchmark is an employee resource group for veterans, active-duty military, and military family members and friends to support each other in the workplace. BRAVE is a diverse group of veterans and advocates dedicated to advancing veterans at Benchmark and focusing on personal development to promote strong, confident leaders in our industry. BRAVE's mission is to create a supportive community for veterans and their allies within our company. We are committed to promoting veteran hiring and advocating for the needs and concerns of veterans. Our inclusivity, integrity, and caring values guide our activities, and we serve all employees who share our commitment to supporting the veteran community. Our efforts aim to foster a more inclusive workplace culture and empower veterans to achieve their full potential.
WIN: WIN Paves the Way for Benchmark Women in Manufacturing Through the Women Inclusion Network (WIN). Our mission is to build friendships, develop careers, and foster support for women employees. This may include providing social opportunities for women, creating opportunities for mentorship, and establishing a forum to discuss women's challenges, opportunities, and experiences in the workplace. We work to enable the advancement of women at work and focus on personal development to promote strong, confident leaders in our fields. We value and promote inclusion by respecting diverse opinions to collaborate effectively.
Engagement & Inclusion Survey: Employee Engagement: Benchmark conducts an annual global employee engagement and inclusion survey to gather information and feedback on our team members’ experience at Benchmark. The data helps us define actions to improve leadership, communication, culture, inclusion, and growth and development, among other areas. We use a holistic, organization-wide approach to respond to the results in the months following the annual survey. Our progress is tracked and communicated regularly.
