Diversity: GM Past, GM Present and GMnext
By Karen DeCuir-DiNicola , Manager, Diversity Initiatives, GM
Diversity is GM past, GM present and GMnext. GM sells vehicles on six continents and in 192 countries, owns facilities in 53 countries across more than 23 time zones and employs a global workforce of 266,000 from around the world who speaks more than fifty languages. Diversity is an integral aspect of every facet of our business. Diversity is our customers, our employees, our suppliers, our dealers and our communities worldwide.
GM Past: GM has a history of commitment to diversity is known for its leadership—and in fact has a number of “firsts” relative to Diversity. GM was the first automaker with a Minority Dealer Initiative, the first automaker with a Minority Supplier Initiative and the first to offer a Women’s Retail Initiative. GM’s Diversity Initiatives continue to evolve and is driven by a comprehensive strategy. GM has received many diversity-related awards for their work and accomplishments. In 2000 GM added to its Core Values: Individual Respect and Responsibility recognizing business success worldwide begins with each and every employee and leader taking responsibility for respecting others. GM’s policies support inclusion.
GM Present: As with any other business issue, whether it is changing technologies, new competition, environmental issues and even legal mandates, GM proactively seeks to meet the challenges and opportunities relative to diversity worldwide.
GM’s strategy for Diversity and Inclusion is built upon a Core Value of individual respect and responsibility and upon the premise that through differences—of culture, perspectives, talents and abilities—GM can better innovate and ultimately improve customer enthusiasm. That drives us toward a vision to create an environment that naturally enables employees, suppliers, dealers, and communities worldwide to contribute fully to the pursuit of total customer enthusiasm.
GM’s Diversity Initiatives provides a comprehensive set of tools and resources while driving the strategy to enhance business success and ensure a culture of inclusion. GM’s. Affinity Groups and networks include thousands of employees and are an important part of creating a culture of inclusion and driving business results. They contribute to: recruitment, retention, employee development, marketing and innovation. You Make a Difference is an award that recognizes any employee who demonstrates a commitment to Diversity and makes a difference by demonstrating respect, responsibility and inclusion. Many of GM’s employees have also been recognized externally receiving awards for important contributions to business and society. I am GM -- celebrates GM’s Diversity and the many talents of the employees who make up Many People, One GM, Now!
GMnext: The future success of GM will require the full engagement of all our global talent to be successful across GM worldwide. GM’s inclusion of diverse perspectives and talents has led to innovations in processes, services and product development and an improved ability to meet the needs of the global marketplace.
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