Teammates of Granite Telecommunications recently marched in the Boston Pride Parade on June 8.
Granite RockOUT, an employee resource group for diversity and inclusion, coordinated Granite’s participation in the event, recruiting more than 60 Granite teammates to join the parade, which seeks to spread awareness and gain support for a world without discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identification.
At Granite, diversity and inclusion are business priorities and integral to the company’s culture. Granite RockOUT was formed to support Granite’s LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. Its mission is to create a culture of positivity and acceptance within the Granite workplace so that all teammates feel welcome and enjoy their work environment.
In addition, Forbes recently recognized Granite as one of the country’s 2019 Best Employers for Diversity. The prestigious list ranks 500 employers that have created measurable initiatives to ensure a diverse workforce and senior leadership team.
