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Dollar General: Women in the Workforce in 2021

Industry: Value, Discount and Variety Stores and General Merchandise Retail
Current: ESG

In 2021, Dollar General reported 67% women participation in its workforce
Dollar General reported 74% women representation in manager roles in 2021
In 2021, 33% of women were in vice president and above roles in Dollar General

Women Representation in Dollar General’s Workforce

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.

Gender Diversity at Dollar General

Dollar General Corp (Dollar General) is a retailer that operates discount stores in the US. It offers various products including consumables, seasonal, home products, and apparel. The company markets these products through various private brands such as Dollar General, Dollar General Market, Clover Valley, DG, Smart & Simple, Trueliving, Sweet Smiles, Open Trails, Bobbie Brooks, Comfort Bay, Holiday Style, Ever Pet, DG Deals, Forever Pals, I*Magine, and OT Sport.

In Dollar General's global workforce, 33% of employees identify as male, while 67% identify as female in 2021. There are 26% of men and 74% of women in manager positions in the company’s global operations. Among vice presidents and above, 67% are men and 33% are women.

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