Research & Insights

This report includes a range of publicly available benchmarking information related to diversity and inclusion to provide a high-level snapshot of how companies throughout the manufacturing industry approach diversity messaging, infrastructure, employee resource groups, recruitment, community connections, and developing the pipeline. 3M 3M’s Diversity Message Our vision at 3M is to be an employer of […]

Experts and employers say it is becoming increasingly common for workplaces to offer paid time off to do volunteer work as part of an effort to boost engagement and retention among employees. An annual study of employer benefits by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 22 percent of respondents offered this perk, and […]

Programs for Returning Workers Barclays expanded upon the success of its apprenticeship program (which appointed over 2,000 apprentices) to offer apprenticeships targeted to candidates over age 50 who are returning to work or looking for a newcareer. The bank said it considers mature workers from unrelated fields, and that the only experience needed is practical […]

The success of D&I efforts can no longer be measured in terms of the color and composition of the workforce: they must, however, amount to real business results that create competitive advantages. Understanding the global talent landscape and the potential impact of a comprehensive D&I strategy can help companies shift the paradigm of diversity from […]

LGBTQ ERG Community Programs and Initiatives Employee resource groups (ERGs) are often measured by their impact and effectiveness in four key operational areas: commerce, culture, career, and community. When ERG’s focus on community, they provide a platform for positioning a company’s commitment to two critical stakeholder groups—their employees and the communities those employees live and […]