Diversity at Avaya
A culture of unity and global inclusion Our value as a company is realized by recognizing
the contribution of each individual. Our strategic intent is to
create a culture of unity and global community , where every
employee feels included, supported and respected. We align around common business objectives -
revenue, cost , people and process - and within that framework, we
acknowledge and support diverse groups. We are a global company in
every sense - geographically, strategically and culturally. We embrace diversity as a competitive advantage.
Harmonizing and leveraging the diversity of our people will realize
our full potential. In the spirit of global community, our
diversity will unite us , and it will enhance the quality of our
work and our work-lives.
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Avaya’s mission
Provide the world's best communications solutions that enable
businesses to excel. Avaya’s values
Customer Value, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation and
Velocity
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Corporate Support
Our commitment to diversity has active and visible
support from Avaya’s senior leadership. The corporation has staff
resources dedicated to strengthening existing initiatives and
building new ones to support Avaya’s culture. These include: Policies
Avaya’s policy is to prohibit discrimination or harassment because
of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex,
marital status, age, physical or mental disability, one's status as
a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, or other
covered veterans, or because of a person's sexual orientation,
gender identity, characteristics or expression, in any employment
decision or in the administration of any personnel policy. Recruiting and Retaining Diverse
Talent
One of Avaya’s key objectives is to attract, hire and retain
talented and qualified individuals around the world. A diverse,
skilled workforce is essential to our success. To learn more about
opportunities available at Avaya, click on work@avaya.com. Supplier Diversity
Supplier diversity through Minority, Women and Disabled
Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (MWDVBE) affirms Avaya’s
commitment to diversity, global economic growth and a willingness
to support businesses. At Avaya, maximum opportunity is afforded to
MWDVBEs to participate as suppliers, contractors, and
subcontractors for good and services. Strategic supplier alliances
are essential to achieving Avaya’s goal in providing solutions that
enable customers to excel and take advantage of new business
opportunities. Also, our Supplier Diversity Program ensures strict
compliance with all applicable U.S. regulatory agency requirements,
as well as with U.S. federal, state and local procurement
regulations and programs. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action
In addition to Avaya’s non-discrimination policy, U.S. federal,
state and local Equal Employment Opportunity laws require that all
employment decisions and personnel policies be made without regard
to factors such as race, sex, color, creed, religion, national
origin, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual preference or
orientation, physical or mental disability, or status as a special
disabled veteran, other covered veterans or veteran of the Vietnam
era. This is also covered under Avaya’s policy which should be
reviewed with all employees on a periodic basis. Avaya employees have the right to refer violations
of company policy to their supervisor or to the appropriate Avaya
organization charged with the administration of the Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action policy, without intimidation or
retaliation of any form. Education Avaya offers several types of
diversity training. New employees learn of Avaya’s environment of
inclusion through the New Hire Orientation program and there are
courses offered for continuing learning. Volunteerism and Community
Service
Employee Collaboration
We partner with corporate and local diversity teams and Employee
Business Partner groups to seek new and creative ways to embrace
and expand our global workforce. Employee Business Partner Groups 4A - Asian/Pacific American Association
for Advancement at Avaya ABL - Alliance of Black Leaders at
Avaya EQUAL! - Supporting Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
and Transgendered Employees of Avaya HISPA - Hispanic Association of
Avaya IDEAL - Individuals with Disabilities
Enabling Advocacy Link NOVA - Natives Offering Value at
Avaya WAVE - Women at Avaya Valuing
Excellence
Contact
Suellen K. Roth
Global Workforce Diversity Director
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