Category: Diversity

I Am Thankful for the Tension

Editor’s Note: the below profile was written by Gravity employee Ashlie Blaske and is part of our on-going effort to highlight and celebrate the people who make our company great. In our frantic and busy lives, it is easy to look past one another and ignore our shared humanity. By profiling individual employees and allowing … Continued

Embracing Diversity Part Four

Most don’t understand the privilege they have waking up every day with their inner and outer image aligned. To most cisgenders (people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth), it’s unnoticeable, but as a transgender woman, every day I woke up trapped in a complete struggle with my identity. One of … Continued

Embracing Diversity Part Three

The music faded away as the radio DJ’s voice flooded into the truck, “That was Eye of the Tiger by Survivor. Still at the top of Canada’s 100 for the fifth week in a row.” Faraidoun turned the truck into the construction yard, and parked. Exiting the truck, he glanced down at his toolbox. Once … Continued

Embracing Diversity Part Two

What Does Diversity Mean To You? We are committed to valuing and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace at Gravity where all communities and people feel safe and welcomed. Gravity encourages diversity in the areas of, but not limited to, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, disability status, religion, sexual orientation, race, and national origin, … Continued

Embracing Diversity: A Gravity Payments Series

When our CEO, Dan Price, made his $70,000 minimum wage announcement we were catapulted into the global spotlight. Our stories have resulted in millions of interactions and conversations since. Though we’ve been humbled by many kind words and support, it’s the criticism that has helped us find new ways to constantly improve as a company. … Continued

Embracing Diversity Part One

How the $70K decision showed us we had diversity all wrong Gravity is comprised of people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and with unique beliefs and opinions who are passionately united in our mission to help the little gal and guy achieve the American dream. When our CEO, Dan Price, made his $70,000 minimum wage announcement we were … Continued