Hello, I’m Charlene Thomas,
UPS’s chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.
As a people-led company guided by a strong purpose,
we value the contributions of all our people.
UPS welcomes everyone to bring their unique perspectives,
backgrounds, talents and skills to work every day.
My new role marks a fresh commitment,
not only to foster a culture of
trust, appreciation and empowerment to build a more inclusive
and equitable workplace,
but to help create a more inclusive and equitable world.
Our rallying cry?
You Belong at UPS.
“You” is not just you, not just me.
It includes all of our stakeholders,
customers, suppliers, investors, all 540,000 UPSers.
It’s the communities that we live in and that we serve around the world.
Belong means welcomed and valued as you are because UPS is a place
where you can achieve great things, being your authentic self.
Throughout the year, we’ll share stories
to show you what this means and inspire you to be part
of making UPS one of the best companies to work for.
By listening, and learning, we can make UPS a place
where people want to devote their time, talent and passion.
We’ll talk about how to unlock the power of diversity
by seeking distinct perspectives and backgrounds.
Because it’s the right thing to do and because it’s good for business.
So I’m asking all of us to take part in building
a more sustainable, safer, purpose-driven workplace.
By extension, more resilient communities
that provide opportunity for all.
Together, through those efforts,
we will move our world forward by delivering what matters.
So, let’s inspire each other, inspire belonging.
Because, yes, You Belong at UPS.
We all do.