Diversity is critical to maintaining Battelle’s position as a global leader in science and technology, as a model organization for our staff, a preferred supplier to our customers, and a valued partner in the communities in which we work and live.
Battelle is committed to diversity for two reasons:
First, it’s the right thing to do. We have never met an employee who doesn't want to be valued, treated with respect, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Second, it’s good business. In order to be “best-in-class,” we need to attract and retain the best talent throughout our organization, and we benefit when our workforce mirrors the diversity in our clients and communities.
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Carl F. Kohrt,
President and CEO
of Battelle |
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Demetrai Mitchell,
Director of Diversity & Inclusion |
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Our diversity strategy has three
major components:
Affirmative Action – getting diverse talent in the door
Valuing Differences – creating effectively managed diverse teams
Managing Diversity – providing systems and inclusive policies and practices allow employees to become fully engaged and rewarded accordingly. |
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The essence of diversity is using all the different talent, experience, perspectives, and knowledge that we bring to work every day to make better decisions to service the needs of our customers and to participate meaningfully in our communities.
Diversity is an integral part of our strategy to win in the marketplace and to be the best corporate citizen.
View a message from our CEO on Battelle's commitment to diversity.
Spreading the word
Battelle President and CEO Carl Kohrt was recently featured in an article in the publication Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology. The publication offers information on a marquee list of corporations, government agencies and nongovernmental organizations seeking to recruit seasoned professionals and recent college graduates. Click here to read the article.