Diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) in an organization help bring unique perspectives and ideas to create more innovative, productive, and resilient enterprises. It also contributes to equality of opportunity and treatment in the workplace at all stages of the employment relationship, including recruitment, retention, promotion, remuneration, and access to training and skills development.
The gender gap in organizations has narrowed over the past three decades, giving easier labour 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, labour 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.
DEI is 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 are expecting more from brands than ever before, and retailers must honor DEI. Understanding the brand, setting DEI commitments from the top, delivering on the commitments, recruiting from diverse pools, and creating a supportive environment can all contribute to DEI.
JBS SA (JBS) is a food processing company that processes beef, pork, poultry and lamb, chicken, and other convenience food products. The company also sells hides, leather, collagen, metal packaging and biodiesel, hygiene, and cleaning products and provides solid waste management and transportation solutions. The company markets its products under Swift, Gourmet, Rezende, LeBon, Moy Park, O’Kane, Rigamonti, Frangosul, Friboi, Seara, Maturatta, Plumrose, Pilgrim’s Pride, Gold’n Plump, Novaprom, JBS Ambiental, JBS Trading, Cambre, and JBS Natural Casings brand names.
In 2021, the company reported 40.1% women participation in the workforce, an increase of 0.8 percentage points over 2020. The representation of women in leadership in Brazil increased to 26.8% by 1.6 percentage points over FY2020.
In 2021, the representation of Hispanic or Latino employees of JBS in the US workforce was 48%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points over 2020. Black or African American and Asian employees represented 19.3% and 8.7% of the US workforce, respectively.
JBS aims to have over 50% women in its workforce and leadership. The company also has a goal to have 35% of Black employees and 25% as Black leaders.
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