Bell is an equal opportunity employer.
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
Bell Lumber & Pole is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally Protected Characteristics, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law (collectively, “Protected Characteristics”). Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.
At Bell Lumber & Pole, we are committed to the mission of "radically loving and influencing lives." We believe one of the components of this mission is diversity and inclusion.
Our commitment to diversity is grounded in the belief that every individual brings a unique perspective, experience, and talent to our organization. Diversity encompasses a wide range of factors, including but not limited to complying with all equal employment opportunity requirements. Embracing diversity is not only our mission but also a source of strength and innovation.
We are committed to the following principles:
Inclusivity: We actively seek out diverse perspectives and voices, ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to be heard. We value the richness of ideas that come from different backgrounds and experiences.
Equality: We are dedicated to creating an equitable organization where all individuals have equal access to opportunities, resources, and advancement, regardless of their background.
Education and Awareness: We invest in ongoing education and training to raise awareness of diversity and inclusion issues among our team members. We encourage open dialogue and learning to promote understanding and empathy.
Community Engagement: We actively engage with and support diverse communities, both locally and globally. We seek to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for promoting diversity and inclusion at all levels of our organization. We regularly assess our progress, set goals, and strive for continuous improvement.
We believe that diversity is our strength, and together, we can empower, transform, and make a profound difference in the lives we touch.
Bell Lumber & Pole is further committed to ensuring that employment decisions are based on valid job requirements. In addition, all employment actions, such as recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs and termination are administered fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis, without discrimination on the basis of protected categories named above. Bell Lumber & Pole will also provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities any needed reasonable accommodations, as required by law.
Pursuant to 41 CFR 60-741.44(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.44(a), Bell Lumber & Pole has created a federally-compliant equal employment opportunity program and has appointed the Director, Human Resources, as Bell Lumber & Pole's EEO Coordinator. The EEO Coordinator’s responsibilities include implementing an internal audit and reporting system to monitor and measure the effectiveness of Bell Lumber & Pole's equal employment opportunity efforts and report to executive management on this and any needs for remedial action.
Bell Lumber & Pole maintains affirmative action plans for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Any questions regarding these plans or the company's equal opportunity policy should be directed to the EEO Coordinator who is responsible for the implementation of the plan. All employees are responsible for supporting the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and assisting and cooperating in meeting our plan goals.
If you wish to view the plans for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, contact the Director, Human Resources during normal business hours and arrangements will be made for the areas of the plan available for inspection under the law.
Applicants have rights under federal laws, including: