Battelle provides an inclusive environment where:

• We respect and value individual differences;
• We attract, retain, and develop a diverse workforce;
• We collaborate and seek out diverse opinions and viewpoints;
• We encourage everyone to reach their individual potential while supporting Battelle's business objectives;
• We recognize and reward staff for supporting these key principles; and
• Our leaders demonstrate their commitment to diversity by their actions.

Diversity is critical to our commitment to be a global leader in science and technology and to our operations as a model organization for our staff, preferred supplier to our customers, and valued partner in the communities in which we work and live.

Purpose

Diversity is an inclusive mixture of staff, businesses, and cultures characterized by differences and similarities that are valued, respected, and applied to the accomplishment of Battelle's purposes.

Business Case

The Diversity Business Case is compelling and clearly expresses the rationale for diversity at Battelle:

• Better attraction, recruitment, and retention across various diversity dimensions.
• Increased competition in the industry for science and engineering talent.
• Improved understanding of markets will lead to enhanced customer service and loyalty.
• A diverse workforce increases creativity and innovation.
• Successful expansion into global markets.
• Adhere to the provisions of the Will through social responsibility.
• It's the right thing to do!