Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Scion, we believe diverse teams are essential to an organization’s success. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every applicant receives fair consideration for each position they apply for. Our hiring process—from application to interview—is thoughtfully designed to be inclusive and supportive of candidates from all backgrounds. Our staff is dedicated to providing intentional recruitment support by being aware of and removing bias throughout our processes and continuing to be an industry leader by sharing best practices with our clients, candidates and internal staff.
Scion Staffing DEI Committee
Joshua Steele – Chair
I am proud to say that the growth and impact of the Scion Staffing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee is having a multiplier effect on the interest and passion that our team brings to our work and clients. With DEI, there is an inherent, wide spectrum of where peoples’ interest and passion is.
Candice Zemina
Embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, representation, and an overall sense of belonging can significantly change perceptions of the world around you. Letting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging be a part of your approach to others in your personal and professional life creates an environment that people want to be a part of.
Sarah Kurhajetz
There are many benefits of incorporating DEI strategies into the workplace, but for me, the most important is creating a sense of belonging for employees. For employees to do their best work and to expand their professional capacity, it’s critical that they feel a sense of belonging with their colleagues. With a sense of belonging comes a feeling of trust and safety. When trust and safety are present, employees feel comfortable asking for help, taking risks, making mistakes (and learning from them), as well as providing support to their co-workers.
What We’ve Accomplished
Over the years, Scion has proactively advanced strategies to foster fairness and inclusion in our workplace. As we continue to grow, we remain deeply committed to ongoing improvement, ensuring that every individual—regardless of protected characteristics, race, ethnicity, religion, disability status, age, gender identity, or socioeconomic background—has equal access to employment opportunities and professional success. We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace where all perspectives are valued, and everyone has the support to thrive.
As a leader in the staffing industry, we are committed to delivering the most qualified candidates based on merit, skills, and experience, without regard to protected characteristics. This commitment extends to the exceptional talent and clients we serve, as well as to our internal team, who actively contribute to the success and advancement of our firm.
Some of the accomplishments of our DEI Committee include:
Partnership with a DEI Consultant Firm SPARK Equity in Action
Find out more information about our DEI Consultant Partner here.
Our staff is trained in areas such as:
- Understanding DEI Foundations
- Microaggressions
- Inclusion and Belonging
- Moving From Awareness to Accountability
- Unconscious Bias Foundations
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Equitable Strategies and Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Inclusive Communications
Scion has added Juneteenth as a Company-Recognized Holiday
What The Future Holds
Scion’s volunteer DEI Committee has accomplished so much over the years. Here’s a look at what the Committee is looking to accomplish in the future:
- Further collaborations with Marketing Division
- Finding and sharing legal updates to ensure we are fully informed and complaint
- External Informational Educational Documents/Blogs on Best Practices
- Quarterly Sessions for more informal Learning Opportunities
- Strengthen Staff Resources and Internal Documents on Best Practices
- Further Education and Learning
- Leveraging Outside Expert Speakers for Internal Learning
