The gender gap in organizations has narrowed over the past three decades, giving more effortless labor mobility worldwide. There has also been increasing global awareness regarding the right to a dignified and respectful workplace irrespective of the sexual orientation and ethnicity of the employees, which promotes an open and inclusive workplace. However, labor market disruption due to the COVID-19 has had devastating consequences globally. According to International Labour Organization (ILO), women’s employment declined by 5% globally in 2020 compared with around 4% for men.
Diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) are critical to the business performance of the consumer sector, which encompasses retailers and consumer-packaged goods manufacturers, since consumers want to buy goods that reflect their values, wants, and needs. Consumers expect more from brands than ever, and retailers must honor DEI. Understanding the brand, setting DEI commitments from the top, delivering on the pledges, recruiting from diverse pools, and creating a supportive environment can all contribute to DEI.
Associated British Foods Plc (ABF) is a subsidiary of Wittington Investments Ltd, is a diversified food processing and retail group. The company's major businesses include sugar, ingredients, grocery, agriculture, and retail. It also offers hot beverages, sugar and sweeteners, vegetable oils, bread and baked goods, cereals, herbs and spices, ethnic foods, and meat products.
In 2021, the company reported 53% women participation in the workforce, which remained the same over the previous year. During the same year, women’s participation was 35% in senior management, a decrease of 2 percentage points over 2020.
Associated British Foods is working to achieve a gender balance that reflects the wider world, at all levels. This means bringing more talented women into its businesses at all levels. This starts with recruitment, by ensuring it has gender-balanced shortlists and providing training, career development support, and opportunities. The company has a ‘Women in ABF’ network, which supports more than 900 colleagues in managerial and professional roles across its businesses.
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