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 retailers which includes food retail, fashion retail, and other outlets, 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.
Ahold Delhaize Inc (Ahold Delhaize) operates discount variety stores that sell consumables, a variety of merchandise, seasonal goods, home products, electronics products, apparel, and accessories. It offers candy and foods, household products, hardware, and automotive supplies, pet food and supplies, apparel and accessories, party supplies, health and beauty, stationery and school, toys and craft goods, home decor, and seasonal and holiday products.
In 2021, the company reported 53% of women participation in the workforce. The company has a Management Board that is 25% female and an Executive Committee that is 28% female. The representation of women at senior management (director level) was 34% in 2021/
In 2021, the representation of Asian employees of Ahold Delhaize in the US workforce was 2.8%. Black and Hispanic employees represented 21.9% and 7.6% of the US workforce, respectively.
Ahold Delhaize had 17% racially diverse representation at VP & above and 22% at the manager level in the US workforce in 2021. The company aspires to have a workforce that is gender balanced at all levels and a workforce 100% reflective of the markets it serves.
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