Ensuring equality of opportunity for women and people of color is a priority for every organization at this consumer products company, as their leaders establish targets around the representation of diverse employees and keep the CEO apprised of related metrics on a biannual basis. During the global succession planning process, the development of multicultural workers is specifically reviewed; to propel them, the head of each business and function helps create action plans that further sharpen their skills and prepare them for larger roles. Wherever there’s room for improvement, the company may institute performance objectives for managers, which encourage them to focus on increasing the presence of diverse employees (especially in the upper ranks). Female workers enjoy multiple dedicated career offerings, including Women Unlimited, a comprehensive program with coaching, training and leadership education and development that are aimed at high­ potential managers and executives.

Chairman, President & CEO: Ian Cook

Worldwide Director, Global Diversity & Inclusion: Eugene Kelly

Multicultural women represent…

13% of total employees

6% of corporate executives

12% of senior managers

11% of the top fifth of all earners

14% of all promotions to manager, senior manager or corporate executive in 2011

10% of the board of directors in 2011
 

What percentage of multicultural women employees participated in mentoring in 2011? Not answered

What percentage of multicultural women employees participated in affinity groups in 2011? 72%