Our Commitment
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a cornerstone of our success. The individual differences, life experiences, and talents that our employees invest in each other drives our innovation and our approach. Together, this collective knowledge fosters a diverse workplace where everyone is welcome, differences are celebrated, and horizons are expanded.
Ensuring our workplace culture reflects our values requires collaboration, conscientiousness, and commitment. The SRF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program engages SRF leadership, employees, partners, and clients to minimize barriers, foster deeper understanding, and promote the values we want to see in our industry.
SRF Company-Wide Affirmative Action Results
Courageous Conversations
Courageous Conversations is a series of events to celebrate and acknowledge DEI in the workplace. Read more about our DEI programs.
DEI in Action
Hear from Adrian Potter on the inception, evolution, and impacts of SRF’s DEI initiative.
Why Pronouns Matter
At SRF we encourage employees to freely share their personal pronouns if they choose to. Click to learn more.
Our Timeline
SRF cultivates a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected, acknowledged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our diversity drives our innovation; our inclusivity drives our approach.
SRF DiversIty, equity, and inclusion vision statement
Meet the SRF Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Team
Our action-oriented committee works towards the goal of ending systemic racism and injustice within our workplace and greater communities. A rotating group of volunteer members bring a wide range of experiences from both their personal and professional lives.
SRF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Goals
1. Diversify our workplace through active recruiting and engagement.
- Increase company diversity, equity, and inclusivity engagement through greater participation in events and efforts led by the DEI and Community Outreach Committees.
- Expand our search for potential employees by partnering with diverse community groups, college and university student organizations, as well as diverse professional organizations.
- Update our job postings to include language encouraging ALL people to apply.
2. Include and engage all employees; encourage everyone to share and listen.
- Spotlight educational opportunities about diverse topics in a space to share experiences without judgment through our Courageous Conversations series.
- Recognize the diverse perspectives of SRF staff across offices through a monthly email series promoting cultural, ethnic, and religious holidays to increase awareness and respect for other obligations and festivities.
3. Incorporate equity and inclusivity into SRF’s culture and workplace policies.
- Conduct ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusivity training for all employees to encourage stronger interaction with each other and promote an environment of compassion and kindness.
- Implement an open-door policy where all employees are encouraged to share and listen.
4. Encourage employee participation in community events centered on diverse communities.
- Seek opportunities to participate and promote community events within the communities we work and live.
5. Support the diverse communities in which we work.
- Intentionally support diverse businesses within our communities
- Increase partnerships with disadvantaged businesses through project work.
