The gender gap in organizations has narrowed over the past three decades, giving more effortless labor mobility worldwide. There has also been an 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.
Essity AB (Essity), formerly Essity Aktiebolag, is a manufacturer, producer, and seller of consumer tissue, personal care, and professional hygiene products. t markets its products under the brands Tena, Leukoplast, Cutimed, JOBST, Delta Cast, Libresse, Nana, and Actimove.
In 2021, women represented 35% of Essity’s total workforce, unchanged over 2020. Essity had 32% women representation at the management level comprised of the executive management team, senior management, and middle management in 2021. Essity had 42% women representation among its board members, 31% women in its executive management team, 34% women as senior managers, and 31% women as middle management managers.
Essity aims to achieve 40% women participation at three management levels which include the executive management team, senior management, and middle management by 2025.
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