{"id":504660,"date":"2021-06-24T14:33:46","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T09:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/?p=504660"},"modified":"2024-01-25T10:56:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T05:26:12","slug":"equal-opportunity-employer-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing Your Equal Opportunity Employer Statement? Here&#8217;s Some Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An equal opportunity employer statement<strong> <\/strong>makes potential candidates feel secure about applying for a position. It sends a strong signal that you will not discriminate against anyone based on color, disability, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some pointers companies can use while drafting their statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#Some_Tips_For_Equal_Opportunity_Employer_Statement\" >Some Tips For Equal Opportunity Employer Statement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#1_Keep_it_simple\" >1. Keep it simple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#2_Make_it_genuine\" >2. Make it genuine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#3_You_dont_need_the_legalese\" >3. You don\u2019t need the legalese<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#4_Highlight_the_culture_you_have\" >4. Highlight the culture you have<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#5_Take_inspiration_from_other_companies\" >5. Take inspiration from other companies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#8_Examples_of_Effective_Equal_Opportunity_Statements\" >8 Examples of Effective Equal Opportunity Statements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#1_Berkshire_Hathaway\" >1. Berkshire Hathaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#2_Google\" >2. Google&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#3_Facebook\" >3. Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#4_Comcast\" >4. Comcast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#5_Textio\" >5. Textio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#6_McKinsey_and_Company\" >6. McKinsey and Company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#7_Amazon\" >7. Amazon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#8_Tesla\" >8. Tesla<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/equal-opportunity-employer-statement\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-some-tips-for-equal-opportunity-employer-statement\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Tips_For_Equal_Opportunity_Employer_Statement\"><\/span><strong>Some Tips For Equal Opportunity Employer Statement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-keep-it-simple\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Keep_it_simple\"><\/span><strong>1. Keep it simple<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the workplace are crucial. Issues such as gender <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/how-inclusive-is-your-diversity\/\">diversity in the workplace<\/a> are critical for employers. In your statement, you need to show that you are committed to these values. The best way to do that is to be concise with your statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-make-it-genuine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Make_it_genuine\"><\/span><strong>2. Make it genuine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The statement should be sincere. Anyone reading it should get the feeling that you promote diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Some great companies provide examples of equal opportunity in the workplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your company needs to be one of the companies that people take inspiration from. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/how-to-create-company-values\/\">The values that you stand for<\/a> should be felt in the statement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-you-don-t-need-the-legalese\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_dont_need_the_legalese\"><\/span><strong>3. You don\u2019t need the legalese<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You are not required by law to have a statement in your job postings. You are choosing to do that to make employees know that you do not discriminate. The people that are reading the statement will not care much about the legalese. What they will care about is your commitment to inclusivity in the workplace.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements that seem compliance-heavy sound like a lawyer drafted them to comply with the guidelines. Cut the legalese and make a case for diversity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-highlight-the-culture-you-have\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Highlight_the_culture_you_have\"><\/span><strong>4. Highlight the culture you have<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can focus the attention of the statement on the fact that you have a diverse and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/internal-communication-tips\/\">culturally rich workforce<\/a>. The environment that you have created attracts the best individuals from different backgrounds, ethnicities, races, and sexual orientations. People want to work for companies that have an inclusive workforce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-take-inspiration-from-other-companies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Take_inspiration_from_other_companies\"><\/span><strong>5. Take inspiration from other companies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn from how other companies choose to draft their statement. As an employer, you need to work on providing equal employment opportunities and a safe workplace. You also need to show that you are actively doing so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-examples-of-effective-equal-opportunity-statements\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Examples_of_Effective_Equal_Opportunity_Statements\"><\/span><strong>8 Examples of Effective Equal Opportunity Statements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some<strong> <\/strong>equal opportunity employer statements on <a href=\"https:\/\/snacknation.com\/blog\/hr-job-posting-websites\/\">job posting<\/a> inspirations that you can use when making the statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-berkshire-hathaway\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Berkshire_Hathaway\"><\/span><strong>1. Berkshire Hathaway<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095203.016.png\" alt=\"Berkshire Hathaway EEO statement\" class=\"wp-image-504662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095203.016.png 653w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095203.016-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095203.016-60x46.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095203.016-480x365.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIt is Berkshire Hathaway Energy&#8217;s policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment following all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. Under federal guidelines, Berkshire Hathaway Energy is committed to a program of affirmative action for work sites in the United States.\u201d<\/em> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brkenergy.com\/energy\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-google\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Google\"><\/span><strong>2. Google&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cAt Google, we don\u2019t just accept differences \u2014 we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.\u201d<\/em> (<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.google.com\/eeo\/\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095402.216-1024x424.png\" alt=\"Google EEO statement\" class=\"wp-image-504663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095402.216-1024x424.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095402.216-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095402.216-768x318.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095402.216-60x25.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095402.216-480x199.png 480w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095402.216.png 1091w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-facebook\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Facebook\"><\/span><strong>3. Facebook<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cFacebook is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations-ext@fb.com, or you may call us at 1+650-308-7837.\u201d<\/em> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/careers\/facebook-life\/diversity\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095654.223.png\" alt=\"FB EEO statement\" class=\"wp-image-504664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095654.223.png 787w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095654.223-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095654.223-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095654.223-60x29.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T095654.223-480x235.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-comcast\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Comcast\"><\/span><strong>4. Comcast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cComcast is an EOE\/Veterans\/Disabled\/LGBT employer.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-textio\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Textio\"><\/span><strong>5. Textio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cTextio embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.\u201d<\/em> (<a href=\"https:\/\/textio.com\/careers\/job\/?id=4163917003\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100238.169-1024x354.png\" alt=\"Textio EEO statement\" class=\"wp-image-504665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100238.169-1024x354.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100238.169-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100238.169-768x266.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100238.169-60x21.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100238.169-480x166.png 480w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100238.169.png 1043w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-mckinsey-and-company\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_McKinsey_and_Company\"><\/span><strong>6. McKinsey and Company<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cMcKinsey &amp; Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.\u201d<\/em> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/careers\/home\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"463\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100458.065.png\" alt=\"McKinsey EEO statement\" class=\"wp-image-504666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100458.065.png 463w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100458.065-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100458.065-60x54.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-amazon\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Amazon\"><\/span><strong>7. Amazon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Amazon has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek builders from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.\u201d<\/em> (<a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.aboutamazon.com\/people\/human-rights\/principles\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100905.675-1024x441.png\" alt=\"Amazon EEO statement\" class=\"wp-image-504667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100905.675-1024x441.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100905.675-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100905.675-768x331.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100905.675-60x26.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100905.675-480x207.png 480w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T100905.675.png 1042w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-tesla\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Tesla\"><\/span><strong>8. Tesla<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cTesla is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promoting, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical\u200b\u200b\u200b condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or \u200bexpression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.\u201d<\/em> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.teslaind.com\/about-eoe.php\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T101058.799.png\" alt=\"Tesla EEO statement\" class=\"wp-image-504668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T101058.799.png 779w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T101058.799-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T101058.799-768x265.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T101058.799-60x21.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-24T101058.799-480x166.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers with at least 100 employees or federal contractors with 50 employees need to comply with EEOC guidelines. Under this, employers do not need to publish a statement on job postings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, publishing an equality and diversity statement for job applications highlights inclusiveness and values. We hope that this article helps you in drafting an excellent equal opportunity employer statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Recommended Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/write-job-description\/\">How to Write a Unique Job Description<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An equal opportunity employer statement on the job posting is not just a formality &#8211; it reflects how the organization is. 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