Centier Bank Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Centier Bank cares about its associates, clients and the communities that we serve. The leadership of the bank values and respects a diverse culture and embraces diversity in order to make us a better bank, better employer and better provider of service to our clients. We believe that promoting diversity is a strong component in maintaining our mission to the community.
We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion for our associates, vendors and clients. To the extent of our abilities, the Bank is committed to maintaining an impartial environment.
Recognizing and valuing diversity strengthens our ability to attract, retain and engage associates and reinforces our relationship within our communities. Our associates are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge and talent that our associates invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.
We embrace and encourage our associate’s differences in race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information and other characteristics that make our associates unique.
Centier undertakes positive measures to implement affirmative action which includes but is not limited to the search for qualified and/or trainable associates among minorities and women.
Frequently Asked Questions
Centier provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- National Origin
- Sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity)
- Age (40 and older)
- Disability Status
- Veteran status
- Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history)
- Retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation or proceeding.
- Interference, coercion, or threats related to exercising rights regarding disability discrimination or pregnancy accommodation
- Any other protected classification under federal, state, or local laws
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including:
- Discharge, firing, or lay-off
- Harassment (including unwelcome verbal or physical conduct)
- Hiring or promotion
- Assignment
- Pay (unequal wages or compensation)
- Failure to provide reasonable accommodation for a disability; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition; or a sincerely-held religious belief, observance or practice
- Benefits
- Job training
- Classification
- Referral
- Obtaining or disclosing genetic information of employees
- Requesting or disclosing medical information of employees
- Conduct that might reasonably discourage someone from opposing discrimination, filing a charge, or participating in an investigation or proceeding.
- Conduct that coerces, intimidates, threatens, or interferes with someone exercising their rights, or someone assisting or encouraging someone else to exercise rights, regarding disability discrimination(including accommodation)or pregnancy accommodation
While overall authority for implementing Equal Employment Opportunity within Centier Bank is assigned to the Human Resources Department, an effective Equal Employment Opportunity program cannot be achieved without the support of supervisory personnel and associates at all levels. Any associate who witnesses a form of discrimination or feels that he/she has been the subject of discrimination, has a responsibility to report this fact to his/her supervisor and/or the Human Resources Department. Associates may also report discrimination through the following anonymous reporting mechanism: www.EthicsPoint.com or 866-294-4649 (toll free).
It is important that our partners see that our actions and words are aligned. We strive to ensure doors are open and opportunities are available for people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Centier Bank views our vendors as vital partners in our ability to assure high quality products and services to clients.
Our primary objective is to identify the most qualified suppliers capable of meeting our price, quality, delivery, attention to detail, and future relationship requirements.
Associates involved in the selection, evaluation, or approval of vendors and service providers share the responsibility for the practices stated in this Policy.
Centier Bank is committed to providing a work environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all of our associates. Our Essentials of Excellence guide us in how we treat others and conduct our business.
We support a work environment where associates are respected, treated fairly and given opportunities to perform to their fullest potential. All associates have a responsibly to treat others with dignity and respect at all times. In keeping with this commitment, we also maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
It is our priority that the Bank fosters a work environment with:
- Respectful communication and cooperation between associates.
- Teamwork and associate participation.
- Work/life balance to accommodate associate’s varying needs.
- Employer and associate contributions to the communities we serve.
- An open-door atmosphere that invites and encourages any concerns or allegations of unfair treatment to be brought to management’s attention without the fear of retaliation.