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Ross Stores: Women in the Workforce in 2021

Industry: Retail
Current: ESG

In 2021, Ross Stores reported 79% women participation in its workforce
Ross Stores reported 75% women representation in management roles in 2021
In 2021, Women represented 45% of the board of directors at Ross Stores

Women Representation in Ross Stores’ 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 Ross Stores

Ross Stores Inc (Ross Stores) is an operator of discount retail stores. The company operates through off-price retail apparel and home fashion store banners such as Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS. Ross stores offer men, women, and kid’s apparel, fashion and lifestyle accessories, footwear, jewelry, fragrances, gourmet food and cookware, bed and bath products, toys, home accessories, garden decor, furniture, luggage, and sporting goods.

In Ross Stores' global workforce, 21% of employees identify as male, while 79% identify as female in 2021. There are 25% of men and 75% of women in Manager positions in the company’s global operations.

Women represented 45% of the board of directors at Ross Stores in 2021.

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