Responsibility to
OUR PEOPLE
We maintain a work environment that empowers everyone to do their best work. A safe workplace inspires trust and allows us all to contribute and succeed. Discrimination, harassment and unsafe working conditions are in conflict with our values and have no place within Assurant.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We work better together because of our differences, not despite them. We each share responsibility for fostering an inclusive and respectful workplaceThe workplace includes actual worksites, any setting in which work-related business is being conducted (whether during or after normal business hours), online and electronic interactions with company employees and third parties involved in our operations, company sponsored events, and company-owned/ controlled property.. We build and empower diverse winning teams.
Diversity: It’s who we are. Diversity encompasses the range of similarities and differences everyone brings to the workplace.
Equity: It’s how we’re treated. Equity is the guarantee of fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone while striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of some groups.
Inclusion: It’s how we feel. An inclusive workplace recognizes, appreciates, and effectively utilizes the talents, skills, and perspectives of everyone.
> Our Responsibilities
- We value the contributions of every employee and celebrate each other’s diverse identities, abilities, strengths, differences and experiences.
- We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe, supportive and respectful work environment that is free from harassment of any form, and any other inappropriate behavior.
- We make employment decisions based on job qualifications, merit and company needs.
- We avoid and prevent any type of discrimination including those based on protected characteristics or protected activities.
- We treat our colleagues, customers and third parties fairly and with respect; this is critical to who we are and how we do business.
- We’re committed to hiring people with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each of us should conduct ourselves professionally and report discrimination, harassment or retaliation concerns to management, the People Organization, or the Ethics and Compliance Helpline. Your concern will be investigated. Employees found to have engaged in discrimination or harassment will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Threats or retaliation against individuals for reporting discrimination or harassment or participating in any related investigation is prohibited.
Workplace Health and Safety
We’re committed to the highest standards of safety to care for and protect each other, our business partners and our communities. We each share the responsibility of maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy workplaceThe workplace includes actual worksites, any setting in which work-related business is being conducted (whether during or after normal business hours), online and electronic interactions with company employees and third parties involved in our operations, company sponsored events, and company-owned/ controlled property., and of protecting our people and our operations.
> Our Responsibilities
- We immediately report any unsafe conditions or threats of violence to a manager, People Organization Partner, and/or Global Security.
- We regularly review the Emergency Action Plan for our work location.
- We don’t bring any weaponsThe term weapon includes firearms, explosives, knives and other weapons that might be considered dangerous or that could cause harm. into the Assurant workplace or to any off-site events or activities while representing Assurant.
- We follow the alcohol and drug policy and recognize that, when representing or acting on behalf of Assurant, we’re a reflection of Assurant and its brand.
- We display and swipe our company badge where required. We don’t allow others to enter without proper authorization.
- We help contingent workers and others we work with to understand and follow our safety and security procedures.
- We report to the People Organization all criminal convictions involving breach of trustA criminal offense involving dishonesty, breach of trust or money laundering. Some examples include, but are not limited to, theft, misappropriation, embezzlement, forgery, false identification, false report to law enforcement, tax evasion, drug possession with intent to distribute and writing of a bad check..
For additional guidance, see the Assurant ISO 11 Secure Facilities policy.
Assurant doesn’t tolerate threats or acts of violence in the workplace or while in the course of work, regardless of work location. Contact Global Security for information regarding reporting any threat or act of violence.
The strategic value of diversity, equity and inclusion improves performance, creates growth opportunities, enhances engagement for all employees and further aligns with expectations of our clients.
When in Doubt - Speak Up
If you have questions or concerns, let your manager, the People Organization or the Ethics Office know.