Commitment 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 diminish what we can achieve together 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..
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.
- We value the contributions of every employee and celebrate each other’s diverse identities, abilities, strengths, differences and experiences.
- We’re committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and don’t tolerate any forms of harassmentUnwelcome words, actions or behaviors that denigrate, disrespect or belittle an individual or create a hostile, offensive or intimidating work environment because of a protected category. Sometimes, a person’s conduct may be considered harassment even if it wasn’t intended to be offensive. (including sexual harassmentSexual harassment is unwelcome verbal or physical behavior based upon a person’s gender/sex and includes unwanted verbal or physical sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.) or bullyingTypically a form of repeated, unreasonable, persistent and aggressive behavior directed at an individual or individuals that’s intended to cause fear, intimidation, humiliation and distress or harm to another person’s body, feelings, self-esteem or reputation.. We seek to make everyone feel welcome.
- We make employment decisions based on job qualifications, merit and company needs.
- We don’t discriminateTo treat a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex and gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, past or present military service, immigration status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where Assurant operates. based on protected characteristicsProtected characteristics are defined as age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or other categories defined by federal, state or local law. or protected activitiesProtected activities include reporting harassing conduct, discrimination or retaliation; filing a claim of harassment; providing evidence in any investigation; or intervening to protect others who may have suffered harassing conduct, discrimination or retaliation..
- 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 to maintain 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 to protect our people and our operations.
- We immediately report any unsafe conditions or threats of violence to a manager.
- We 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. onto Assurant premises 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 show 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.