Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are crucial for us to achieve success beyond success. We are fully committed to building an organization that reflects the broad diversity of our communities. We, and others like us, share a responsibility to do our part in addressing systemic social issues around equity and inclusion that continue to disproportionately impact members of marginalized communities. Learn more about our commitments on our company DEI page and keep up with our progress and learnings through our annual DEI Impact Report.
Delivering on ambitious DEI goals at a rapidly scaling company can be a unique challenge. It really only works if the CEO and senior leadership are personally invested; driving systematic change across an entire organization starts at the top. We're fortunate to have that kind of leadership here at BenchSci.
Christopher Guest
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Connect with others who share your perspective
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide opportunities for team members with shared identities and lived experiences to connect and have their voices heard. These employee-led groups aim to create a sense of belonging amongst marginalized groups and inform our business on creating more inclusive policies and practices. Each ERG is supported by designated executive sponsors.
Our first ERG, BenchShe+, creates a safe and empowering environment for women at BenchSci to advocate for and advance gender equality. The group aids in the recruitment, retention, and professional development of women at all points in their BenchSci careers. It aims to achieve equal representation for women across technical roles and within leadership at BenchSci and to be recognized as a top workplace for women in tech by 2025.
Women are significantly underrepresented in the tech industry, and even more so in leadership roles. At BenchSci, diversity, equity, and inclusion are important factors in how we define success. BenchShe+ is a safe and supportive community for women to connect and share perspectives. It provides our team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth and also incorporates allyship and sponsorship so we can continue to thrive together as a team.
Casandra Mangroo, SVP of Product and Science, Executive Sponsor of BenchShe+
ERGs are moving away from company "social clubs," and are becoming change-makers within organizations. BenchShe+ is not just a place to feel belonging and community with other women at BenchSci. We also want to affect change and provide our members with opportunities to learn and grow. Being part of the leadership team for BenchShe+ lets me develop skills I don’t currently use in my role while contributing to a cause I care about. Being part of this group has led me to make connections and friendships with women whom I would have otherwise never interacted with.
Rhonda Gallant
Lead, Talent Operations & Analytics, Head of BenchShe+
For our DEI endeavors to succeed, we must recognize and appreciate both the similarities that bring us together and the differences that make us unique. We organize educational opportunities for the company, such as speaker events to bring awareness and understanding of lived experiences from various identity groups.
