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FAQs
Q.
How do we define diversity at United Stationers?
A. At United, diversity is recognizing the many
characteristics and experiences that describe and influence the
perspectives of our associates, our customers, and our communities.
These dimensions of diversity are both visible and non-visible and
include race, gender, communication styles, age, geographic
background, sexual orientation, learning styles, life experiences,
religious beliefs, parental status, and many others. Inclusion
speaks to our ability to build and sustain a culture that engages
all associates and leverages their diverse experiences and ideas.
Inclusive practices ensure that the rich and unique backgrounds that
associates bring to the company are a key component of our “formula
for success”.
Inclusion also
means that we reach out to better understand and incorporate into
our business practices the diverse needs and perspectives from our
growing customer base and the community at large.
Q.
What is our overarching diversity strategy?
A. Our goal is to make consistent and measurable progress in
the area of diversity and inclusion. We will do so by building on
the foundation of our core values. Our diversity strategy addresses
several areas, including our work environment, workforce, community
efforts, suppliers, and customers. Early efforts will be focused on
building awareness throughout our company through diversity training
and creating an infrastructure and supportive culture.
Q. What
products and services do we source through diverse suppliers?
A. We are open to sourcing any relevant service or product
that we distribute to our resellers or would use internally.
Examples include paper products, writing supplies, binders,
janitorial products, consulting services, training, etc.
Q.
What are our spending goals for MBEs, WBEs?
A. As our program matures, we will add numeric goals and
additional activity goals.
Q.
What percent of our current total spend is with MBEs, WBEs?
A. We are just beginning to audit these numbers enterprise
wide (however early estimates of spend with diverse suppliers in
2007 is 4% of total merchandise expenditures).
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