Anchor QEA Is Committed To A Work Environment That Fosters Equal Opportunity For All
 
We would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm Anchor QEA's policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and our commitment to a progressive and effective Affirmative Action Program (AAP). 

It is our continued policy to recruit, hire, test, train, transfer, and promote persons in all job classifications on the basis of an individual's qualifications.  Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices  on the basis of  race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, political ideology, or because of sensory, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. All other personnel action with respect to compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, layoffs, terminations, rehires, training, education, social and recreational programs shall be administered in accordance with the principles of equal opportunity.

Overall responsibility for the direction of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Program policies and practices has been delegated to David Templeton, one of the Partners at Anchor QEA.  In the performance of this assignment, David may delegate staff responsibility for any phase of the Program.  While David is responsible for the Program at Anchor QEA, he represents the commitment of all of the Anchor QEA Partners in his endeavors.

Each member of the Strategic Planning Group is responsible and expected to fully support this policy through leadership and personal example.  Management shall base employment decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and with the intent to further Anchor QEA's commitment. Assistance is available to ensure that management is informed and trained in the EEO/AAP requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action goals will be established for the firm each year and carefully evaluated.  Accountability in meeting our EEO/AAP annual goals is vital and falls on the shoulders of the Management Team.  We are convinced that successful performance in meeting EEO/AAP goals will provide positive benefits to Anchor QEA through fuller utilization and development of previously underutilized resources.

Each and every employee of Anchor QEA has the responsibility of supporting and cooperating in these efforts.  EEO/AAP affords all of us certain rights, but these rights can be guaranteed only when we as individuals take responsible action in helping them work.