Building a diverse and inclusive team
We continue to build a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive. This means everyone can make an impact and be productive because they are working in an environment where they are seen, heard and valued for what they bring to the table.
Our doors are open to everyone
We make the world a safer and more open place, and that means starting with our own people. Building and nurturing diverse teams is the right thing to do. It also makes good business sense - especially for a global leader in innovation, with an incredibly wide-ranging customer base.
We have already made progress in making our workplace more inclusive, but we also know there is more to do.
We celebrate the individual
We recognize that everyone brings a unique perspective to work. It’s our job to make sure they feel confident and comfortable expressing it. Showing our people that we value their individual ideas gives us genuine and powerful diversity of thought.
We offer autonomy, and listen to local voices
Our teams in each region know the local priorities and challenges – because while there are some issues we all share, and that we can help drive centrally, there are some that are culturally specific that we can support in other ways.
We are also increasing focus on what works for everyone
As of 2023 our senior leaders come from 28 different countries, and we encourage people to grasp opportunities to move around the business locally and globally. That will only increase our diverse viewpoints.
Everything from the job description to the interview and how we decide on the right candidate is up for discussion and improvement. We specifically look at how to remove bias from the system wherever we can. We also set targets and shortlists to attract great people we might not have reached otherwise.
It is possible to exclude without realizing it. We offer diversity and inclusion trainings, including unconscious bias training across the business, to make sure nothing is holding us back.
From face-to-face and virtual training to live instruction or webinars, blogs and podcasts, we make learning flexible so that everyone can take part.
We offer mentoring programs to help our people shape their careers. On top of that, our teams create networking groups to support each other, and we welcome and provide resources for them.
Just one example of where we have already seen a shift is female leadership: every year, more of our high level roles are held by women. We reached 29% in 2023, and we aim to make that 30% by 2025 – and keep going. We support this with an internal women’s network and by encouraging a 50/50 gender split in our graduate programs.
We believe in inclusion and allyship
Inclusion starts with all of us, which is why we encourage everyone to practice allyship both within and outside the workplace to create safe spaces for all.
Watch the video to hear what our colleagues had to say on the subject.
One of the initiatives we celebrate is International Women's Day
On the occasion of International Women´s Day, we want to celebrate all the efforts made by our brilliant colleagues to inspire inclusion in and out of the workplace - helping us move in the right direction.
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