Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Southern Glazer's

Southern Glazer's is committed to build an inclusive and diverse culture within our company and the communities where we do business.

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Our strategic pillars for DEI

Leadership accountability

Close the gap between commitment and action by equipping leaders with the tools and resources to further demonstrate accountability that transforms into results.

Our people

Recruit, train, and retain top talent while creating succession planning, mentoring, and leadership opportunities for our employees.

Marketplace impact

Reinforce multicultural business development and align with suppliers in order to position our company for future growth.

Community partnerships

Identify opportunities within our communities to elicit brand awareness, engage potential employees, and connect with key influencers.

Learning & awareness

Provide all employees the opportunities to strengthen leadership skills and inclusive behaviors.

Partnerships take our commitment further

We collaborate with diverse national and local organizations in order to make a difference within the marketplace and the communities where Southern Glazer's and our partners operate.

Investing in our youth

A $1M commitment to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Funding of diversity education through EVERFI
Funding scholarships for Black Hospitality Initiative Students

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Funding vital initiatives

Created the Southern Glazer’s Against Social Injustice and Racial Inequality Endowed Scholarship Fund at Florida A&M University
Charter supporter of a groundbreaking Alliance focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
A $50,000 donation to The Roots Fund

Talent & business development for under-resourced groups

Connecting with students of color to provide mentoring and professional development
Sponsoring programs that help grow Black- and minority-owned wine and spirits businesses across the entire hospitality ecosystem.
Partnering with education innovator, EVERFI, to fund diversity through online education at the high school level in both Florida and Texas

Business Resource Groups drive organizational change

The Business Resource Groups (BRGs or internally what we call C.H.E.E.R.S. Groups) are open to all employees and operate locally, but connect with each other nationally. They provide a safe space for employees to discuss important issues, celebrate diverse perspectives, and advocate for ongoing improvements. Our C.H.E.E.R.S. Groups are part of what makes Southern Glazer's a great place to work.

Corporate employees circled around table

An array of BRGs

Veterans
Women
LGBTQ+
Black or African Americans
Latinos/Latinas and Hispanic
Individuals with Disabilities
Caregivers & Parents
Multigenerational Workforce

Cheers to our Veterans

We are proud to support and employ Veterans, military members currently serving as National Guard or Reservists in all branches of the service, and military families. Here at Southern Glazer's, we recognize the commitment and dedication it takes to serve our country and value the leadership skills, strategic talents, and sense of purpose the military has instilled in you. By joining our team, you can excel and use your top-notch skills to achieve both individual and company objectives and make an impact on the communities we serve. We partner with the following organizations to support veterans locally and nationally: Operation Gratitude, Fisher House Foundation, Homes for our Troops, and Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

I feel that my career has benefitted in many ways at Southern Glazer's, but most importantly it has allowed me to show the professionalism that service members bring to the table in any industry.

- Christopher, Area Manager - US Army

Being in the military, I’ve learned to overcome fears and learn to adapt to new ways. Southern Glazer’s is consistently evolving with new and innovative platforms to become more efficient with their ways of working. My ability to be nimble allows me to continue growth within the company.

- Lindsay, Senior Analyst, Supplier Insights and Analytics - US Marine Corps

The Marine Corps gave me the education to focus on a mission and deliver results through the values of leadership, teamwork, relationships and charity.

- Todd, VP, HR Technology, Analytics & Services - US Marine Corps

Julie Milroy Vice President, Supplier Development & Marketing

I love Southern Glazer's because they really cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit.

Cheers to diversity

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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Included in The Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2022 List

We’re honored to be recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity 2022 based on Statista's survey of more than 60,000 U.S. employees.

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Supporting our LGBTQ+ community

We are proud to have donated $25,000 to support The Ali Forney Center and its lifesaving efforts to protect homeless LGBTQ+ youth.

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Connecting Service members to career job training

Southern Glazer’s is proud to be an approved industry partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program. This program is for transitioning military members in the final 180 days of their military contract to gain valuable civilian work experience.

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees.