DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION GRI 102-12, 102-15, 102-21, 103-2, 403-6, 404-2
Our core value of Act with Integrity describes our commitment to DEI. At DOC, we value diversity and embrace the unique qualities of our team members.
We take a personalized approach, including promoting the inclusion of diverse candidates in recruitment efforts, providing enhanced career development support for underrepresented populations, and ensuring that we continue to offer benefits and compensation that attracts and retains diverse team members.
In 2019, we formed our DEI Council that sets ambitious and attainable goals, develops educational platforms, and plans activities to promote DEI at all levels of our organization, creating a culture of fairness and respect for our team members. The DEI Council represents all workgroups within our company.
Our DEI Council meets monthly, operating under the direction and full support of our Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Investment Officer, who reports on activities to our President and CEO. In addition, the DEI Council is overseen by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and reports to the entire Board as needed. We feel that this level of visibility leads to high engagement, accountability, and fulfillment of our DEI goals.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION AT DOC
DEI Council Mission Statement
By taking intentional steps to include people with varied voices, ideas, and perspectives, we aim to create greater shared value for our employees, shareholders, customers, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
2021 DEI Council Chair: Tosha Clay Executive Team Sponsor: Laurie Becker Jessica Bissett, Sydonia Blake, Kimberly Borst, Ben Chrystak, Mark Dukes, Obumneke Eto, Megan Gohsman, Amy Hall, Daniel Klein, Laura Kreiser, Jennifer Manna, Patrick McCoshen, Leann Mester, Amanda Slavata, Joey Williams, and Zoë Zeitler
“ Our shared vision for DEI at DOC is to create a safe space for open, honest, thoughtful, and respectful conversations. By offering memorable, meaningful opportunities for engagement, we advance our goals and create true belonging for our team members.”
Leann Mester Director of Corporate Marketing & Communications, 2022 DEI Council Chair
INTRODUCTION
OUR ENVIRONMENT
“ Everybody is so open, helpful, and friendly and wants to see you succeed. I truly enjoy coming to work every day and having opportunities to grow within the company.”
Melissa Variny Accounting Intern
2021 Successes
NEW
Internal Team: All five of DOC’s 2021 summer interns brought diverse backgrounds and perspectives to our team, representing those who identify as female, veteran, LGBTQIA+, or Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), supporting our efforts to build a diverse and talented leadership pipeline. In addition, all internal and external candidate recruitment focuses on seeking diverse candidates, using organizations, resources, and job boards with diverse followings. DOC also began observing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a paid day off for team members for action and education. Finally, our executive performance reviews include a DEI element.
OUR PEOPLE
OUR GOVERNANCE
APPENDICES
