At Imation, we see diversity as the ever-changing interaction between experience, ideas, cultures, languages, values, lifestyles, work styles, personality traits, and physical attributes that will undoubtedly affect communication and performance in the workplace and beyond.

Imation is committed to understanding the vast differences that create diversity among its employees, clients, suppliers, customers, and community. We feel that each person encounters a unique experience at Imation, which when explored, will prove to be an invaluable asset to Imation's global success. By examining Imation's diversity more closely, we can begin to think strategically about new ways to capitalize on each individual's strengths in order to support the company's commitment to sustainable profitable growth. We will also ensure that Imation's working environment is a truly inclusive one in that it challenges employees to maintain business relationships that are free from fears, prejudices, stereotypes, and preconceptions.

Elements of Imation's Diversity Program

• Understanding workforce demographics in our community
• Equitable employment practices
• Education, awareness, and training
• Diversity related community involvement
  

You are a unique individual
You have your own unique set of ideas, thought processes, and values. Whatever your background, your upbringing, your ancestry, the way you dress and talk, your sense of humor, your appearance, your race or color, your politics, your religion (if you practice one), your age, your sex, your hair color and style, your sexual orientation, whether or not you are a person with a disability, a military background, or a spouse — ALL of these things combined make you the unique individual that you are.

You deserve to be treated with respect — and so does everybody else
In a perfect world, everyone is treated with respect at all times. In a perfect world, no one ever says or does anything that another person finds offensive. In a perfect world, somehow each of us knows exactly how everyone else feels about every topic, every statement we might make, every gesture or action we might take.

But we do not live in a perfect world
We are not perfect. We are not all-knowing.

And so, we must communicate with one another
If someone offends you, you should let that person know — so that it won't happen again. If you offend someone, you should apologize — and not let it happen again.

And if, for some reason, you do not feel comfortable communicating directly with the person who has said or done something that you find offensive, or if you have done so but the offensive words or actions continue, then it is your obligation to talk with your manager or anyone in management or human resources about the words or conduct you found offensive.

We will take the matter seriously, we will investigate your concerns, and we will treat you and everyone else involved with respect. We will prohibit anyone from retaliating against you for voicing your concerns.

Let's — each of us — do our part to make Imation a company in which every person is respected.

This Respect Policy is a Human Resource Policy of Imation.

This affirms Imation Corp. and Imation Enterprises Corp.’s (Imation) policy of providing Equal Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws and regulations.

Imation will foster a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect, and diversity is promoted as one of our company’s strengths. Imation will not tolerate discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected classification. Imation will use it’s best efforts to afford minority and female business enterprises with the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of subcontracts for projects that this Company engages in, and fully supports incorporation of nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action rules and regulations into contracts.

Imation will evaluate the performance of its management and supervisory personnel on the basis of their involvement in and promotion of these Affirmative Action objectives. Any employee of this Company who does not comply with the Equal Opportunity Policies and Procedures as set forth in this Statement and Plan, will be subject to disciplinary action. Any subcontractor of Imation not complying with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives, and regulations will be subject to appropriate sanctions, including termination of their business relationship with Imation.

Imation has appointed Stephanie Sanders, Human Resources Manager, to manage the Equal Employment activities and report the effectiveness of the Affirmative Action Program, as required by Federal, State, and Local agencies. The appropriate management personnel, including the CEO, will receive and review reports on the progress of the program. If any employee or applicant for employment believes he/she has been discriminated against, please contact:

Human Resources
1 Imation Place
Oakdale, Minnesota 55128
(651) 704-5277.

Frank Russomanno
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer

Building success
One employee at a time, we're building solutions that change the way our clients do business. Our global team provides the energy and know-how that drive our company, and we empower our employees and recognize their accomplishments. Here's what Imation employees say about working here:


" It's a very high energy atmosphere. We are in the midst of transforming our markets and I find that very exciting."
— Chris, Technical Resource Manager

" We are pioneering new ground, developing cutting-edge technologies for our customers."
— Luiz, Software Product Development Manager

" Within Imation, you are in control of your professional development. No one sets any limits on your potential."
— Tonnja, Executive Assistant

" I like working for a global company. It's fun learning about technology trends in other parts of the world and working as part of a global team."
— Katey, Channel Resource