Gartner, Inc. | Report on diversity of law firms at Gartner, Inc.

Status
Omitted
AGM date
Resolution details
Company ticker
IT
Lead filer
Individual
Resolution ask
Adopt or amend a policy
ESG theme
  • Social
ESG sub-theme
  • Diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI)
Type of vote
Shareholder proposal
Filer type
Shareholder
Company HQ country
United States
Resolved clause
The shareholders of Gartner request that the Board of Directors implement a policy ensuring diversity of law firms engaged by Gartner and full transparency regarding employee lawsuits, particularly those that are or have gone through arbitration. This policy should include: 1. Publication of Current Practices: A comprehensive publication of the company's current legal service providers and their diversity metrics. 2. Goals and Targets: Establish specific, measurable goals for the percentage of legal work allocated to minority-owned, women-owned, and other diverse law firms over the next three years. 3. Transparency and Reporting: The company will report annually on its progress towards these goals, trends in employee arbitration, data on the diversity of its legal service providers, and in a manner that reflects year-over-year trends. 4. A quarterly report detailing the number and nature of employee lawsuits, including those settled through arbitration. 5. A summary ofthe outcomes of these proceedings while maintaining confidentiality. 6. A Magic Quadrant-like matrix identifying the impact of protected classes such as race, gender, sexual orientation, and seniority or a hype cycle-like matrix identifying experiential trends. 7. Disclosure of any changes in company policies or practices resulting from these lawsuits to enhance accountability and prevent future issues.
Supporting statement
This resolution aims to recognize the benefits of engaging diverse talent. Transparency regarding employce lawsuits and arbitration proceedings is crucial for maintaining shareholder trust and safeguarding the company's long-term interests. By adopting this resolution, Gartner can strengthen its commitment to corporate responsibility, improve its competitive edge in an increasingly diverse marketplace, and ensure that shareholders are well-informed about potential risks that could affect their investment. We urge shareholders to support this resolution for the betterment of Gartner and its stakeholders.

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