Bob’s Red Mill Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

Bob’s Red Mill is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. People are the most valuable part of our company. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees bring to their work impacts and improves our culture, reputation and overall success.

We embrace our employees’ differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, language, family or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, religion, socio-economic status, veteran status and other characteristics that make our employees unique.


Programs and Practices

Recruitment and Hiring

Equal opportunity is integral to the recruitment and selection practices at Bob’s Red Mill, and we recognize the value of recruiting, selecting and promoting employees with different backgrounds, knowledge, experiences, perspectives and beliefs. Managers are required to document recruitment, selection and promotion decisions.

Compensation

Our compensation review processes actively consider equity in setting or adjusting compensation and categorizing employee roles.

Career Development

Whenever possible, career development opportunities for promotion and transfer are advertised to all employees to enable individuals to further develop their own career path with Bob’s Red Mill. Our commitment to equity means we acknowledge that different people need different support to develop their skills.

Diversity and Respect in the Workplace

All employees of Bob’s Red Mill have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect at all times. All employees are expected to exhibit conduct that honors diversity and inclusion during work, at work functions on or off the work site, and at all other company-related events.

All employees are required to complete diversity and anti-discrimination training on an annual basis. This training raises awareness, increases knowledge, empowers individuals and helps create a safe, respectful and inclusive work environment.

Supplier Diversity

Our policy is to maximize vendor opportunities with minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) as suppliers, contractors and subcontractors of goods and services. We seek to build relationships with, develop, and buy from MWBEs. This strengthens our global and local communities and creates long-term growth for Bob’s Red Mill.