Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s long history of commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and equitable treatment for all employees is confirmed in our mission and commitment. We are all responsible for ensuring that our work environment embodies the fairness, equity, and respect that our mission, our commitment and our policies dictate.
Senior management is responsible for ensuring that all hiring and advancement decisions are based on objective, job-related requirements and the individual’s qualifications. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, status as a covered veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression, or other protected groups with regard to employment, retention and advancement.
Senior management within each of our businesses and at each location is also responsible for developing strategies and programs that promote our goal of a diverse global workforce. These efforts must advance equal opportunity and ensure equitable representation at all levels in our organization. These efforts must also comply with Bristol-Myers Squibb’s policies and applicable laws in every country in which we do business.
In order to achieve our strategic business objectives, a working environment that embraces diversity and is free from all forms of discrimination, including harassment, is an imperative. We must make our commitment to diversity and equal opportunity an integral part of all of our business activities. This will help ensure that we attract and retain the talent required to live our mission and commitment.
James M. Cornelius
Chief executive officer
February 1, 2009