Stakes MFG’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

In principle and in practice, Stakes MFG values and seeks inclusion and diversity within our community and workplace. Stakes MFG is committed to providing opportunities and an equitable environment regardless of an individual's ability, age, appearance, ethnicity, gender identity, geographical location, national origin, professional level, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.

Rationale.

It is Stakes MFG’s mission to advance the print on demand (“POD”) industry and promote best in class business practices, both within our organization, and externally within in our community. Stakes MFG is committed to intentionality and action regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). DE&I are important to the stakeholders and individuals who comprise Stakes MFG and critical to our personal and business success. Stakes MFG’s DE&I efforts are to be all encompassing, with a commitment from the owners, stakeholders as well as its professional staff, members, business partners and third-party contractors.

Definitions and Values.

Diversity refers to the composition of a group of people from any number of demographic backgrounds, identities (both innate and selected), and the collective strength of their experiences, beliefs, values, skills and perspectives.

Stakes MFG deliberately seeks a diverse representation of people and backgrounds in everything it does and offers.

Equitable environment challenges intentional and unintentional forms of bias, harassment and discrimination, and promotes alternative actions. Because an environment can be welcoming and inequitable, an equitable organization will aim to recognize and eliminate barriers to full participation at individual and systemic levels.

Stakes MFG provides equitable access and opportunity for individuals to feel safe to engage in and benefit from everything it does and offers.

Inclusion is the act of establishing philosophies, policies, practices and procedures so that organizations and individuals contributing to Stakes MFG’s success have equal access to opportunities, information and resources.

Stakes MFG ensures all voices are sought, valued and engaged and that all perspectives are represented in everything it does and offers.