Best practices that can be adapted and implemented, and the key steps leading manufacturers are taking to create inclusive workplaces and the communities they operate in.
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Overview The Manufacturing Institute is committed to supporting manufacturers’ efforts to build diverse and inclusive workplaces and strengthen equal opportunity in the United States. Diversity and inclusion make our workplaces stronger, and they also advance our country’s highest ideals. On…
Overview The goal of Covestro’s D&I activities is to involve everyone at every level of the company to “go above and beyond” in becoming more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. To work toward this goal, Covestro has D&I Ambassadors and employee…
Overview During the national conversations about race and injustice in June 2020, Fender’s employees, in partnership with Human Resources, held meetings to discuss current events and how to create diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to ensure that all employees felt…
On November 20, The Manufacturing Institute held a Roundtable on Strategies Changing the Perception for Diverse Youth, featuring The Boeing Company, ConocoPhillips, and the Smithsonian Institution. The discussion focuses on best practices to engage diverse youth, including community outreach and…
On September 18, the Manufacturing Institute held a Roundtable on Allies – What It Means and How to Be One, featuring DOW Inc. and Intel Corporation. The discussion focuses on the roles of allies in ERGs, and how allies should…
On August 21, the Manufacturing Institute held a Roundtable on Launching Your Diversity and Inclusion Program, featuring Covestro and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. The discussion focuses on how manufacturers started their programs, tactical activities, and measuring their success and impact. Fill out…
On August 7, the Manufacturing Institute held a Roundtable on Developing and Implementing Supplier Diversity Program, featuring Johnson & Johnson, TOYOTA and Trane Technologies. The discussion focuses on how manufacturers are utilizing supplier diversity programs and measuring their success and…
On July 24, the Manufacturing Institute held a Roundtable on How to Create and Utilize an Employee Resource Group, featuring Bridgestone Americas, Inc., Fresenius Medical Care North America, and Jabil. The discussion focuses on how manufacturers can structure their ERGs,…
On June 26, the Manufacturing Institute held a Roundtable on Racial Inequity in Manufacturing Companies and Communities, featuring Eli Lilly and Company and McCormick & Company. The discussion focuses on how manufacturers can promote racial equity in their companies and stem…
The Manufacturing Institute in partnership with our D&I Advisory Committee, compiled a list of commonly accepted D&I terms, intentionally omitting words that are offensive or biased.
The Manufacturing Institute, in partnership with our D&I Advisory Committee, collected external resources, including podcasts, interviews, books, articles and resources on engaging with children on the topics of racism and bias.
On July 10, the Manufacturing Institute held a roundtable on engaging in and leading “courageous conversation,” featuring bp America, Pfizer Inc. and Pioneer Service Inc. The discussion focuses on how to engage in and lead conversations that are uncomfortable, difficult…
The Manufacturing Institute and the National Association of Manufacturers hosted a Virtual Chief Diversity Officer Roundtable on June 12 at 12 p.m. EDT. During this panel discussion, you’ll hear from some of the leaders shaping diversity and inclusion within our…