Safeway - A Commitment to Diversity

At Safeway, we feel that our TEAM should reflect the DIVERSITY of the people who shop in our stores. That is why we are pleased that FORTUNE magazine has recognized our DEDICATION to hiring and promoting qualified people from ALL BACKGROUNDS. Our team brings you the QUALITY AND SERVICE that you expect from Safeway every day.

Diversity, Like Ingredients, Makes A World of Difference

"Those of us who work at Safeway come from all walks of life. We have a team comprised of people from all races, religions and ethnic backgrounds. They bring to the workplace a variety of styles, abilities and skills. I am proud of our diversity. Without a diverse team, we could not make Safeway the best company in our industry." Steve Burd,Chairman, President and CEO

Diversity Advisory Boards
Safeway benefits from the skills, ideas and talents of employees serving on the Diversity Advisory Boards. Each major operating area has an active Diversity Advisory Board which meets on a regular basis. The Mission of Our Diversity Advisory Board is:

• We recognize, celebrate and benefit from the uniqueness of each employee and customer.
• We value, respect and support these differences in our workplace.
• We strive to reflect this diversity in the communities we serve.

Network Groups

• Provides networking, leadership and mentoring opportunities that encourage personal, professional and organization growth.
• Advises and supports management in becoming the employer of choice through recruitment, development and deployment of a talented diverse workforce.

Women:
Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment for women at Safeway to develop professional relationships, to enhance professional and personal growth and to better serve Safeway and our communities.

Diversity Communications
Celebrating and understanding the diversity of our employees and customer is important. Safeway provides employees with diversity information through a quarterly diversity bulletin and our unique cultural heritage video series that includes the traditions and foods associated with many cultural events and religious holidays. www.safeway.ca