Sears FEI Review

I. COMPANY

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FEI Rating

Sears Diversity Statement

"At Sears Holdings, diversity and inclusion are woven into our cultural fabric. We represent the rich diversity of culture, people and ideas that are America. We have taken steps to build awareness of the importance of diversity to the point it is considered “business as usual” – accepted and expected. Our formula for success is sharing ideas, communicating honestly and respecting each other. We strive to attract a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and work. We want diverse people who bring ideas, experiences and talent that will help us achieve our business objectives. We want our company to reflect the diversity that is uniquely American. And we work diligently to ensure there are no artificial barriers that limit our associates from attaining their goals and dreams while working at Sears Holdings." Read More...

Other Groups' Ratings

100

II. FEI SCORECARD

TOTAL SCORE

41/100 points

Public Commitment to Faith Driven Consumers

10/30 points

Actions that demonstrate a public commitment to the Faith Driven Consumer community, including:

Demonstrate a proactive welcoming message communicating respect for and celebration of Faith Driven Consumers and employees – 0/5 points

Examples include, but are not limited to:

A specific message of welcome to FDCs, placement of FDC’s welcoming logo, etc.
A mission/core values statement demonstrating a company’s biblical foundation

Ongoing engagement of and outreach to the Faith Driven Consumer market segment – 0/10 points

Examples include, but are not limited to:

Targeted marketing and advertising campaigns at parity with any other communities you specifically segment and engage, faith-driven content, faith-driven media or event sponsorship, completion of FEI survey, etc.
Company culture/messaging demonstrating a biblical foundation

Use of the word “Christmas” in seasonal advertising – 5/5 points
Philanthropic support of biblically orthodox faith-driven organization(s) or event(s) (e.g. financial, in-kind or pro bono support) – 0/5 points
Public support for legislative, regulatory, and/or judicial protections for religious liberty including freedom of speech, association and expression, or remain silent and neutral on these issues – 5/5 points

Faith-Compatible Corporate Actions

18/30 points

Actions that demonstrate respect for biblically orthodox teachings on core issues of importance to Faith Driven Consumers, including:

Respect for or compatibility with a comprehensive pro-life view on abortion, embryonic stem cell research and euthanasia–either by supporting these positions publicly, financially or with in-kind resources equal, at minimum, to support given to alternative positions, or remaining silent and neutral on these issues – 5/10 points
Respect for or compatibility with biblical teaching on sexuality, gender, marriage and family–either by supporting these positions publicly, financially or with in-kind resources equal, at minimum, to support given alternative positions, or remaining silent and neutral on these issues – 7/10 points
Promote or support wholesome images in marketing and culture while refraining from the promotion or support of pornography, sexual immorality or the sexual exploitation of individuals, as viewed through a biblical lens – 6/10 points

Equal Application of Equal Protections

6/20 points

Actions that create a safe harbor for religious freedom and practice in the marketplace and workplace, including:

A Non-Discrimination Policy or Equal Employment Opportunity statement that clearly enumerates religion as a protected category – 5/5 points
Offer an employer-sponsored Employee Resource Group for faith-driven employees, or a company culture demonstrating a biblical foundation – 0/10 points
An Equal Application of Equal Protection statement specifying that all enumerated groups are protected equally in practice with every other enumerated group – 1/5 points

Corporate Competency in the Faith Driven Consumer Market Segment

7/20 points

Actions that demonstrate respect for, genuine welcome and celebration of Faith Driven Consumers as well as their biblically orthodox values and worldview, including:

Faith/religious identity and expression included in the corporate diversity position and practice – 5/5 points
Targeted recruiting efforts for faith-driven employees/suppliers – 0/5 points
Faith-inclusive employee training, resources and accountability measures that include (10 points total):
- Training for new hires that clearly articulates a Non-Discrimination Policy or Equal Employment Opportunity statement including religion/faith/religious expression and provides definitions or scenarios illustrating the policy – 1/2 points
- Training for supervisors that includes religion/faith/religious expression and provides definitions or scenarios illustrating the policy – 1/2 points
- Professional development covering topics of diversity that includes religion/faith/religious expression (e.g. skills-based or other leadership training including elements of faith-based diversity and/or cultural competency) – 0/2 points
- Senior management/executive performance measures of their respective diversity and inclusion efforts that also include religion – 0/2 points
- Religious self-identity included as an optional question on employee data or survey forms that include other demographic questions such as race, gender or sexual orientation – 0/2 points

Sears FEI Review

I. COMPANY