The Mix matters

We've developed IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) initiatives that include Associates worldwide. Each day, they help to define and implement important Company actions in this space that reflect Shure's Core Values.

Shure began in 1925. The world was much different then, but one thing has remained constant through the vision of our founder, S.N. Shure – the appreciation for diversity and inclusion.

What was once a small, downtown Chicago company has expanded to a global presence with associates from different backgrounds and cultures. Our Customers also reflect this diversity as our presence touches every part of the world.

We embrace diversity and inclusion efforts. We now feature four employee “Associate Resource Groups” we call VIBEs—Values, Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity. These VIBEs represent different Associate communities and their allies:

• CARE – Cultural And Racial Equity
• Pride – LGBTQIA+
• WE – Women Everywhere
• Ability – Diverse Abilities

We have expanded these VIBEs regionally to Shure office locations worldwide.

The VIBEs help all of our global Associates in several ways. These include holding panel discussions about relevant topics today, informational campaigns about cultural holidays and observances, involvement in local community activities, and input on relevant marketing and communications.

However, the most important thing the VIBEs accomplish is providing a space for any associate to feel heard and supported.

We thank our VIBE leaders, supporters, members and volunteers for making Shure a more inclusive workplace.

Diversity, whether from tech, music, audio, finance, manufacturing, or beyond, is essential at Shure. We also embrace diversity daily in our workplace because it helps us better understand our diverse global customers, who include television and movie studios, educational institutions, musicians and concert venues, houses of worship, content creators, and individuals who love their music.

Our global VIBEs centre on women, LGBTQIA+, cultural and racial equity, and people with diverse abilities. These affinity groups continue to guide how we think about policies, observances, and other changes our Associates would like to see at Shure.

At Shure, we’re committed to improving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in our workplace. We recognise and honour the cultural diversity that our Associates, customers, suppliers, and community bring to our Company every day of the year.

In May, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. People of Asian/Pacific Islander descent are a big part of who Shure is. Nearly 30 percent of our Associates either work in Asian/Pacific Islander regions or have AAPI heritage.

We proudly support the AAPI community, providing products and support for various initiatives.

While Shure was established in Chicago 100 years ago, our Company has grown to be a global leader in audio technology, with Associates in nearly 20 countries worldwide.

Diversity in backgrounds, whether from the tech sector, musicians, audio engineers, finance, or business, is important to us. We embrace this diversity because it helps us better understand our diverse set of customers, which range from major television networks and movie studios, to educational institutions, musicians and concert venues, to houses of worship and global businesses, to content creators and audiophiles who use headphones and earphones to listen to their favorite music.

Internally, we regularly share experiences from our Associates in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, so we can all learn from each other and provide a more inclusive workplace.