{"id":25869,"date":"2020-06-10T16:36:04","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T23:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=25869"},"modified":"2020-06-10T16:36:04","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T23:36:04","slug":"on-semiconductors-stance-against-racism-and-the-importance-of-inclusion-within-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=25869","title":{"rendered":"ON Semiconductor’s Stance Against Racism and the Importance of Inclusion Within the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"

by President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of ON Semiconductor Corporation<\/span><\/h1>\n
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Many in my generation were hopeful that equality would be commonplace in America and around the world. Recent incidents serve as a reminder to all of us that this has not yet occurred and is an opportunity for us to help. I view the recent protests with positivity as many allies are walking with our black community. One of the things that makes our company unique, is our desire to strive for continuous growth, improvement and support of each other.<\/p>\n

In 2014, we recognized the need to make our leadership and board more reflective of our employees and of the communities in which we operate. While our efforts remain a work in progress, we are committed to these goals and will be taking additional and tangible steps for improvement. We recognize that symbolic support of our black communities is not enough. We need to take action as a company as complacency is not an adequate solution for ensuring equality.<\/p>\n

In the coming weeks, the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) council will meet to discuss and recommend a plan of action. This plan may range from expanding our existing efforts to recruit from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to funding scholarships for education in our underprivileged communities to supporting organizations that support equality through our foundation. Our company began work in this area last year when\u00a0B.E.N.\u00a0<\/a>(Black Employee Network) was officially launched with a vision that centered on \u201cfostering an environment that is conducive to the recruitment, retention and career advancement of black employees. We are committed to promoting ON Semiconductor\u2019s brand and emerging market penetration in the black community.<\/p>\n

ON Semiconductor will continue to communicate our efforts of:<\/p>\n