“Fostering Inclusion and Diversity: Schneider Electric’s Commitment to Empowering Women and Creating an Equitable Workplace”
Schneider Electric, renowned worldwide in the energy and electrical sector, reaffirms its dedication to nurturing inclusion and diversity across its workforce, particularly for women and all individuals. Yewande Ayowole, Talent Leader for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric, emphasized the company’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), underlining the mission to cultivate a sense of belonging for every employee and the imperative to support young women professionals.
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Ayowole highlighted Schneider Electric’s core values, emphasizing #ImpactStartsWithUs as an integral part of the company’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP). She emphasized the company’s focus on fostering the growth of young women professionals through sponsorship and mentorship programs aimed at enhancing their leadership skills.
In terms of gender diversity, Schneider Electric is actively working towards achieving a more balanced workforce. The company’s participation in events like the annual Society of Women Engineers’ (SWE) Conference underscores its commitment to inclusion and collaboration with organizations sharing similar goals. Ayowole emphasized Schneider Electric’s dedication to increasing gender diversity across hiring, front-line management, and leadership roles, showcasing notable progress since 2021 and a commitment to further amplifying these efforts.
Schneider Electric’s approach to diversity and inclusion is embedded in its ‘Inclusion and Care by Design’ strategy, which permeates through all organizational processes and behaviors, ensuring that inclusion is ingrained end-to-end with clear accountability.
Beyond initiatives focused on female representation and leadership, Schneider Electric has taken significant strides in addressing gender pay equity through its Schneider Electric Pay Equity Framework, implemented across all countries since 2019, covering 99% of its total workforce. This framework aims to close the gender pay gap and ensure equitable compensation practices.
Furthermore, the company has introduced a Global Anti-Harassment policy, which unequivocally denounces harassment of any form, including sexual harassment, demonstrating Schneider Electric’s unwavering commitment to fostering a safe and respectful work environment for all employees. The implementation of a Global Family Leave policy further strengthens the company’s reputation as an inclusive employer, prioritizing the well-being and needs of its diverse workforce.
In summary, Schneider Electric’s steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion underscores its dedication to creating a workplace where every individual, irrespective of gender or background, feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. Through ongoing initiatives and policies, Schneider Electric continues to champion diversity as a fundamental pillar of its organizational culture, driving positive change within the company and beyond.
