Building a Culture of Inclusion One Person at a Time!
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Building a Culture of InclusionOne Person at a Time!
“The business case is clear. Different voices and viewpoints are essential elements of innovation, and innovation is essential to our strategy. We’ve seen volumes of research that clearly link diversity to engagement, growth, high performance and bottom-line results.”
– Gregory FreiwaldDow Executive VP, HR
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Agenda
• Strategy
• Attracting, developing & retaining
• Culture• Engagement inside• Thinking outside the Diamond
• A picture of success
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People with disabilities are moving to the forefront of the Dow diversity and inclusion strategy:• Changing workforce composition• Social responsibility• Passed and pending legislation• Common mismanagement
of individual differences and fairness
High Stakes Business Case
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Dow Global Disability Strategy
Retaining
Developing
Communicating
Attracting
Global Position Statement: People living with disabilities are a unique source of talent who can deliver substantial value to our company, our customers and our communities. Dow is committed to the recruitment and development of top talent, including individuals who happen to live with a disability.
Shared accountability among all stakeholders is embedded in all four strategic areas.
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Attracting
• Partnerships
• Disability Outreach Internship Program
• Rotational Programs
• Experienced Hiring
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Developing
• Awareness/Etiquette
• Unconscious Bias
• Understanding Diversity & Inclusion
• HH Dow Partnership with National Technical Institute of the Deaf
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Retaining
• Global Accommodations Policy
• Accessibility Governance Team
• Mentoring
• Diversity & Inclusion Council
• Breaking down barriers
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Current State
We have made progress in the of alignment of messaging and actions, internal collaboration, and ultimately improving outcomes. Dow’s emphasis on creating and managing an inclusive culture for people with disabilities is becoming increasingly important.
North America Launched DEN Refresh Strategy in 2011 Dow has been a two time sponsor of the
Paralympics Expanded relationship with National
Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) since 2010
2012 sponsorship of NTID’s DeafTec Grant focusing on educational awareness
New DEN Chapter established in 2011 - Delaware Valley
Sponsoring a Wounded Warrior to participate in “Soldier to the Summit”
2012 USBLN member Disability Mentoring Day
E. Asia and the Pacific Developed country-specific
disability strategy in 2011 2010 GEOAS results
indicated 121 employees who self-identified with a disability
Conducted facilities assessment to determine accessibility gaps
Implemented disability hiring targets
Europe 2011 sponsorship of the Special
Olympics Launched “Power of Words”
educational activity on the importance of respect
Participated in 2011 “R-word” campaign to promote tolerance and respect in the disability space
Collaborated with Ministry of Social Affairs Project to facilitate placement of 10 people with disabilities
Conducted disability leadership awareness training
Latin America Has 5 partnerships with specialized recruitment firms on diversity Has conducted 21 Diversity sessions to over 180 employees Active DEN Chapters in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina Expanded Global Disability Accommodation process to Mexico Participated in the Inter-American Development Bank A World of Solutions:
Innovations for People with Disabilities contest
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Human Capital Development
EmployeeExperience
Commitment to Community
Inclusion of People with Disabilities
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DEN – Employee Experience
VisionImprove attraction, retention, and advancement
of employees with disabilities
MissionCreate opportunities for career development and advancement of all employees with disabilities
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Mentoring & Culture Activities
Talent Engaged & DevelopedChange Perceptions to Create an
Inclusive Culture
How Employees Are Accountable
How Leaders Are Engaged
How to Change Perceptions
Early Adopters & Target Populations
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Olympic Partnership
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Champions of Inclusion Program
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Marcus Vinicius KerekesMarketing Intelligence Specialist Sao Paulo, Brazil
Marie Madeleine HentschAdministrative LeaderLauterbourg, France
Salman Ajaz MerchantSenior Technologist EH&SMumbai, India
Rhonda HenningTalent Acquisition SpecialistDow Workforce PlanningMidland, MI
Heather ColeHCP Improvement EngineerFort Saskatchewan, Canada
Recognizing employees who are role models in breaking down stereotypes of people with disabilities.
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DEN Profile Around the World
Europe, Middle East, AfricaFrance/Paris Germany Horgen Iberica Italy Rhine Center Schkopau (Central Germany) Terneuzen/Benelux UK
North AmericaBound Brook Freeport Midland Philadelphia Spring House
DEN has active chapters at the following locations:
Asia PacificIndia Japan
Latin AmericaBuenos Aires, Argentina Guadalajara, Mexico Mexico City, Mexico Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Commitment to Our Community
It’s embracing diversity…
in each one of us… in all of us.
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BLN Website Homepage
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A Picture of Success
• Dow has a comprehensive disability training program that is adaptable and responsive to different service roles, cultures and local needs
• Dow has an active and broad recruiting strategy that targets individuals with disabilities
• DEN is recognized as an effective internal source of support for people with disabilities within Dow
• Dow has active community engagement that focuses on disability
• Employees and managers are committed to Dow’s position statement regarding people with disabilities
• Disability is a recognized component of Dow culture