ASC recognises that diversity and inclusion in the workplace leads to a productive, innovative, high-performing and engaged workforce.
To this end, we’ve developed a number of initiatives that nurture a culture of trust, respect and belonging, helping every ASC staff member to feel recognised, valued and safe being their whole, authentic selves.
Together as One
ASC’s diversity and inclusion initiatives are grouped within the Together as One program. These initiatives focus on engagement and advocacy for people of all cultures and demographics, supported by a Diversity and Inclusion Council.
The company’s focus on diversity and inclusion is reflected in its corporate value of Respect.
EMPLOYER OF CHOICE FOR ALL WOMEN
ASC is recognised as an Endorsed Employer of Choice for all Women by WORK180. Operating in Australia, the UK and US, WORK180 assesses companies against 10 key standards:
- inclusive hiring processes
- representative leadership
- flexible working arrangements
- pay equity
- shared caring responsibility
- employee voice and resource groups
- career development
- inclusive and anti-discriminatory culture
- employee safety and support services
- strategic commitments.
Respecting Indigenous culture
ASC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters on or near ASC’s operations in South Australia and Western Australia: the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and the Whadjuk Noongar people of Perth’s Swan Coastal Plain. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging, and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to developing respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and will continue to support local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses through the procurement of goods and services.
After implementing ASC’s inaugural ‘Reflect’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in 2021, we launched our ‘Innovate’ RAP in June 2023, building on our people’s strengths to deepen cultural awareness and encourage different ways of thinking.
ENHANCING lGBTQIA+ INCLUSIVITY
Everyone has the right to be their whole, authentic selves at work, without fear of discrimination or prejudice. Understanding and respecting each other’s differences is essential to creating a culture and environment in which everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.
Recognising this, ASC has partnered with national not-for-profit organisation Pride in Diversity to enhance all aspects of workplace inclusion for LGBTQIA+ team members (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, a-sexual and other diverse genders or sexual orientations).
Through this partnership, ASC is implementing a range of initiatives, training and resources to support its LGBTQIA+ community, increase awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues more broadly, and create a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
