Taking A Stand
As a woman-owned business, we stand in solidarity with women and people of color in protest of systemic racism, injustice, and violence.
As a member of the business community we understand our responsibility to serve as advocates for change and for social good. We support equal justice for all people and oppose any form of discrimination.
Our commitment is founded on the belief that job opportunities should be within reach of everyone who is able to work. We contribute to the communities in which we live and work by helping people achieve financial security through employment.
Mae Earman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Our DE&I Workplace Mission Statement
- We are committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We seek to create an environment where everyone has a voice, everyone is heard, and all are supported to grow and advance.
- We respect and celebrate differences and recognize that our business success is driven by the diversity of thought and creativity of our team.
DE&I – Our Values and Policy
Our human capital is the company’s most valuable asset. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that the members of our team invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.
We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
The Xela Group’s diversity initiatives are applicable—but not limited—to our practices and policies on recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; terminations; and the ongoing development of a work environment built on the premise of gender and diversity equity that encourages and enforces:
- Respectful communication and cooperation between all employees.
- Teamwork and employee participation, permitting the representation of all groups and employee perspectives.
- Work/life balance through flexible work schedules to accommodate employees’ varying needs.
- Contributions to the communities we serve to promote a greater understanding and respect for diversity.
“There is no magic wand… change happens one person, one action, one word at a time…”
The Xela Co-Founders
Outreach and Talent Acquisition
- Our commitment to building a diverse workforce of employees and consultants includes proactive efforts to attract underrepresented groups including women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
- Our outreach includes organizations, career fairs and universities serving Black, Hispanic, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and Native American communities as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Our candidate pools are diverse, and our interview slates include individuals from underrepresented groups.
