Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Zulu Alpha Kilo

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We are pleased to share our sixth annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Progress Report.

This year marked an important period of strengthening our foundation and embedding DEI more intentionally into the way we work every day. We focused on meaningful structural improvements, prioritizing tools, systems, and commitments that will support long-term impact.

A key part of this work was the implementation of Greenhouse, our new recruitment platform built to help reduce bias. We also continued reinforcing DEI throughout our policies, practices, and decision-making, ensuring that inclusion remains central to everything we do.

2025 highlights:

1. Greenhouse Implementation

   We introduced Greenhouse, a recruitment platform designed to make hiring fairer and more consistent. Every candidate gets evaluated the same way based on their talent and experience.

2. CAMSC Certification Commitment

   Our Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council certification continues to reinforce our commitment to equity both internally and externally. As a minority-owned business, this certification strengthens our responsibility to champion inclusive practices across our company and with our partners.

3. Ongoing Integration of DEI into Daily Operations

   This year, we focused on embedding DEI principles into core processes, from onboarding to policy updates, internal communications, and leadership decision-making.

4. Employee Listening and Feedback Touchpoints

   We continued our regular DEI check-ins to better understand employee experiences, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure that diverse voices play an active role in shaping our culture.

5. Partnerships and Learning

   We maintained our DEI learning expectations for new employees by asking all new hires to complete the Petal training upon onboarding, ensuring a consistent foundation of awareness and understanding across teams.

As we look ahead, we remain committed to strengthening a culture where every individual feels valued and supported. Our progress this year continues to build on a strong foundation for our DEI journey.