DALLAS, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark
announced today that it was named to Seramount's (formerly Working
Mother Media) fifth annual Inclusion Index for the second
consecutive year. The Inclusion Index recognizes companies
that are leading the way in creating diverse and inclusive work
environments.
"Kimberly-Clark is committed to building a company where
all are included and inspired to do their best work – where
differences are not only valued, but essential for business
success," said Erin Mitchell
Richeson, Vice President of Inclusion & Diversity at
Kimberly-Clark. "We know our differences make us unique, and they
also make us stronger as a team."
The annual Inclusion Index helps organizations understand trends
and gaps in demographic representation, creates a road map to drive
internal change, and identifies diversity, equity, and inclusion
(DE&I) solutions to close the gaps. To compile the 2021 index,
Seramount gathered data provided by each organization and measured
applicants in three key areas, including best practices in the
recruitment, retention, and advancement of people from historically
underrepresented groups.
Advancing inclusion and diversity is a key business objective
for Kimberly-Clark that is embraced and driven by its global
leadership team. The company has strengthened its recruitment and
retention initiatives to build a more diverse workforce and
provides inclusive leadership training to help team leaders foster
a work environment that welcomes, respects, and values diverse
voices and ideas. Kimberly-Clark elevates this commitment across
the organization through its Global Inclusion Week – an annual
series of leadership panels, workshops, and small group discussions
that are all centered on inspiring its people to better understand
and activate a culture of inclusion.
Kimberly-Clark was among the 44 organizations recognized
for creating an inclusive workplace. This year, 193 organizations
applied to participate in Seramount's 2021 Inclusion Index, which
was formerly known as the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion
Index.
In addition to being named to Seramount's Inclusion Index,
Kimberly-Clark was named one of the 2021 Best Companies for
Multicultural Women by Seramount and one of the 2020+ Top Companies
for Executive Women by Working Mother Media, and it also earned
recognition on Forbes' 2021 list of America's Best Employers
for Diversity.
The full Inclusion Index results and highlights from the report
can be found here.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:
KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for
people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity,
creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs,
we create products that help individuals experience more of what's
important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies,
Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups,
GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and
WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 80
countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy
planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives
for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to
learn more about the company's nearly 150-year history of
innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.
About Seramount
Seramount is a strategic
professional-services firm dedicated to advancing diversity, equity
and inclusion in the workplace. Over four decades, partnering with
some of the most iconic companies in the world, we've built a deep,
data-driven understanding of the employee experience, which lays
the groundwork for everything we do. Our comprehensive DE&I
toolkit includes actionable research and insights, membership,
strategic guidance and consulting, and inspiring events, meeting
each client's needs no matter where they are on their journey, and
guiding them along an ever-changing landscape. Seramount has
empowered more than 450 organizations to realize the business
benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion. Learn more at
seramount.com.
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