Object Edge is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member has equal access to opportunities, regardless of gender, race, or background. Our core values prioritize meritocracy, respect, and a supportive environment where diversity in all forms is celebrated and encouraged.
- Company Vision & Mission on Equality
- Vision: Object Edge believes in a meritocratic hiring approach, actively avoiding biases against underrepresented groups. This principle is essential to our equality goals.
- Core Values: Equality is foundational to our company culture, where all employees, regardless of gender, race, or background, are valued and treated equally.
- Long-term Goals: Object Edge is committed to increasing female representation within technology roles, focusing on recruiting, developing, and retaining talented women in STEM fields.
- Commitment to Equal Opportunity & Representation
- Representation Goals: Object Edge actively supports Girls Who Code, aligning with our mission to increase female participation in technology.
- Tracking Mechanisms: We monitor representation metrics through our ERP system, ensuring regular analysis and alignment with our goals.
- Diversity Benchmarks: Our target is a balanced 50/50 representation of men and women, emphasizing that all hires meet qualification and merit standards.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Community Support
- Support for ERGs: Through Girls Who Code, Object Edge helps foster community and provide resources to young women interested in tech careers.
- Inclusive Policies and Practices
- Anti-Discrimination Policies: We maintain a four-layer hiring evaluation process to ensure fair and equitable candidate reviews.
- Inclusivity Practices: Currently, Object Edge does not have specific policies for religious observances or disability accommodations, though these may evolve based on employee needs.
- Training Programs: Executives participate in sexual harassment training, reinforcing our commitment to a respectful, harassment-free workplace.
- Data & Transparency
- Reporting Cadence
- We report on equality metrics annually, providing insights into our progress for employees and stakeholders.
- Public Data Sharing
- Starting this year, we are enhancing transparency by publishing key metrics in our annual equality report, including diversity goals, retention data, and equitable pay practices.
- Metrics Included in Reporting
- Demographic Diversity: 72% of our company identifies as immigrants or minorities, reflecting our commitment to a diverse workplace.
- Gender Representation: Currently, 25% of Object Edge employees are female, with targeted programs in place to increase female representation in tech.
- Pay Equity: We maintain 100% pay equality across all geographies, ensuring there are no disparities in pay based on race or gender.
- Leadership: 20% of our management and leadership team are women.
By publishing these metrics annually, we enable our community to observe our progress, celebrate our achievements, and recognize areas where we continue to strive for improvement.
