
Shure was one of 14 companies in the Chicago area named Elite Winners of “Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in a recent ceremony.
“The companies on this list demonstrate exceptionally innovative human resource practices and set high business standards. Winners are selected based on overall scores,” according to the announcement.
“These companies have focused on making a meaningful impact in their culture”, says Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and the Best & Brightest Program. “Employees are their top priority, which has given these elite-thinking companies a competitive advantage.”
Shure was recognized as the only Elite Winner in the category of “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”
The company offers various employee resource groups (called VIBEs – Values, Inclusion, Belonging, Equity) that foster togetherness. Shure’s Diversity & Inclusion Council is led by Chris Schyvinck, who has served as the Company’s President and CEO since 2016.
D&I Council activities have included:
Celebrating global diversity through monthly awareness celebrations
Posting D&I content through the company’s intranet site regularly
Hosting Associate-led diversity guest speakers and panels
Highlighting the diverse global workforce through social media channels
Engaging in diversity-focuses career fairs and community events
Enhancing additional diversity training for Associates
Supporting community efforts
“Shure is proud to offer many initiatives that support our global commitment to this,” says Meg Madison, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, at Shure. “We care about each other and the diverse communities we represent and serve globally. We will continue to expand our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access efforts that benefit our Associates, customers, and partners.”