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Vision BellSouth has a rich heritage of diversity spanning all aspects of our business. We believe that diversity — and fostering an inclusive workforce — is not only the right thing to do, it is also critical to maintaining a competitive advantage in today's global marketplace. At BellSouth, we define diversity as the characteristics that make one individual different from another. However, with a focus on inclusion, we strive to take diversity a step further. Inclusion is a business approach that embraces these diverse characteristics in a way that engages all employees at all levels, fostering both individual success as well as the success of the company. From a business perspective, we believe a diverse workplace enriches our environment and leads to greater creativity, improved leadership effectiveness, a more fulfilling employee experience, greater customer satisfaction and ultimately, increased value to our shareholders. Our commitment to diversity also reaches into the communities we serve. That commitment is reflected in all business activities, including marketing and advertising, purchasing, recruiting, service deployment and of course, our philanthropic involvement. BellSouth values and has dedicated itself to build upon its legacy of diversity. We will continue to strive to be a leader in the areas of diversity and inclusion. |
