BASH CREATIVE INC COMMITMENT TO
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, & BELONGING

Meaningful change never blossoms from complacency. We want you to know that:

Bash Creative Inc is a safe space. It’s easy to write, it’s harder to prove. Trust happens over time, with each interaction…we get that. We want you to know that whether you work at Bash Creative Inc, are a friend/vendor/client of Bash, or simply passing through. We are a company that actively fosters belonging and expression of beliefs proudly and loudly.

Perpetuating the status quo is not an option. It would be easy to point to a zero-tolerance policy for racism and discrimination in our employee handbook (because it’s there). But what good is a policy if it’s not met with action, or worse yet, is contradicted by action? That is why this commitment is as much about acknowledging that Black Lives Matter as it is about committing in writing to Bash Creative Inc’s Equity Commitment.

 There is a richness in diversity. As Event and Experience Producers, we understand that richness and personalization is only possible with a diverse set of perspectives. We strive to look at our company from every lens and recognize that we, Bash Creative, are not diverse at first glance. We can assure you that we are diverse in perspective, experience, and exposure. However, we recognize we are also a small team with limited abilities to diversify internally. Until we are able to accomplish this, we choose to surround ourselves with rich and diverse perspectives through our vendors, clients, mentors, and community. We know we can be even more diligent and will not stop searching for these opportunities as well as committing to creating more opportunities for BIPOC, LBGTQ, and other underrepresented communities within our company and our industry.

OUR COMMITMENT

Bash Creative Inc isn’t perfect, but we are committed to continually improving and adapting. In order to do so we make these commitments to our community:

Acknowledging our privilege and unconscious biases… if we slip up, we will listen to understand, apologize without excuses, and not repeat it.

Educating ourselves on systemic racism, oppression, and perspectives other than our own.. This includes providing employees resources and a safe place to learn and make mistakes. Visiting and embracing cultures around the world and sharing our learnings and experience. Providing  training opportunities for employees on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion within Bash Creative Inc.

Speaking up and offering a learning opportunity when someone outside of Bash Creative Inc makes a discriminatory comment, including if that person is a partner or a client (this is already our standard at Bash Creative Inc).

Recognizing & eliminating microaggressions in the workplace, including verbal and non-verbal behaviors (such as interruptions while speaking), disproportionate assignment of administrative tasks, using different descriptions for the same behavior, and diminished expectations or underestimations.

Diversifying our recruitment process with the goal of interviewing and hiring diverse candidates…we need to create more opportunities for BIPOC candidates to enter into the industry. We not only recruit for diversity in our team but have also created paid entry-level internship program and full-time positions with flexible schedules and locations to remove any additional barriers of entry for BIPOC, LBGTQ, and other underrepresented communities within our company and our industry.

Diversifying our networks by seeking out vendors, partners, and clients who prioritize inclusion and staying vigilant to identify potential biases from our networking activities. 

Providing emotional support to our employees We understand there are many factors within and outside of the workplace that can have effects on an employee's mental health. We strive to cultivate a workplace of belonging and psychological safety to create a supportive and inclusive culture. We aim to de-stigmatizing “mental health days” and support time off to reset, participate in their community, and volunteer. We encourage participation at every level.

Continuing to learn and embrace agility to keep our policies, standards, and values current and relevant. As we learn, we will shift. We are an ever-evolving company that is committed to continuing to grow. As we seek out diverse relationships and perspectives in all areas of our company, we understand we will be challenged and make mistakes.  In these moments we lean on our agility to learn and adjust as needed. This is how we become stronger and better.