Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Synergy Interactive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Policy

Purpose: Synergy Interactive is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.

Scope: This policy applies to all employees, job applicants, clients, and partners of Synergy Interactive.

Policy:

Diversity:

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

• We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Equity:

• We are dedicated to ensuring that every employee has equal access to opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• We strive to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of marginalized groups in our workplace.

• We commit to fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all individuals.

Inclusion:

• We aim to create a culture where everyone feels valued and respected.

• We encourage and support our employees to bring their whole selves to work.

• We promote a culture of belonging where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.

Implementation:

• Training and Development: We will provide DE&I training to all employees to enhance their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to develop skills for fostering an inclusive workplace.

• Recruitment and Retention: We will implement strategies to attract, recruit, and retain a diverse workforce. This includes using inclusive language in job postings, ensuring diverse interview panels, and providing equitable opportunities for career advancement.

• Accountability: We will regularly review our DE&I policies and practices to ensure they are effective and aligned with our goals. We will hold ourselves accountable by setting measurable DE&I goals and tracking our progress.

Commitment: Synergy Interactive is committed to the ongoing development of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation, equity fosters fairness, and inclusion builds a stronger, more collaborative team. We are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our success.