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Cornerstone Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Policy
At Cornerstone, we believe that our ability to reach our potential as an organization is directly related to each of our Cornerstars’ ability to reach their full potential at work. Creating a sense of belonging through equity, inclusion, and representation is central to our cultural and our talent ecosystem. We celebrate everything that makes our Cornerstars unique and value how our varied perspectives improve our culture and the work we do.
Our vision is to provide equitable access to learning and opportunity to transform people and positively impact the planet.
This means that:
- We are committed to hiring and retaining diverse talent
- Every Cornerstar adds value, every Cornerstar has influence, and every Cornerstar is a keeper of our culture
- Creating a diverse and inclusive environment is incumbent on every one of us because together, we can achieve anything
Read the rest of the Cornerstone DEIB policy below.
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