An organization can have a diverse employee population (for example, in terms of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or religion) and yet not be inclusive. Organizations that are inclusive ensure that company policies, programs, processes and systems support a culture of respect and enable all employees to work together effectively.
Baxter believes that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce can drive innovation; create trusted partnerships with customers, suppliers and community partners; and ultimately, contribute to the success and sustainability of the business. This thinking forms the foundation of Baxter’s global inclusion strategy, which is directly linked to one of the company’s key shared values articulated in the Baxter Leadership Expectations—respect for individuals and the diverse contributions of all.
Baxter’s global inclusion strategy focuses on four key areas:
- Workforce —building a
globally diverse organization;
- Workplace —creating an
inclusive culture in which diversity is valued;
- Communities —building
partnerships with community-based organizations that embrace and support
diverse stakeholder groups; and
- Marketplace —promoting Baxter’s commitment to inclusion through its employment brand and supplier partnerships.
Global Inclusion Council
Baxter established a Global Inclusion Council that provides thought leadership, guidance and support to enhance Baxter’s inclusive culture. Composed of leaders from the company’s businesses, regions and functions around the world, the Council’s charter is to:
- Promote and advocate Baxter’s inclusion philosophy and
initiatives;
- Identify issues and barriers in the workplace that
could impact an inclusive culture;
- Recommend new ideas or initiatives to accelerate an
inclusive culture;
- Identify opportunities to leverage existing
initiatives across the company; and
- Ensure inclusion initiatives align to Baxter’s business priorities.
Fair Opportunity for All Employees
Baxter is committed to fair opportunity for all employees, and recognizes that every individual’s unique background and experiences contribute to a successful organization.
Discrimination in hiring, promotion and all other employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws is prohibited. Baxter’s global operations comply with applicable laws and company business standards around the world. If an employee has any issue, he or she is encouraged to raise it through available and alternative channels, as fully outlined in the company’s “Prohibition of Workplace Harassment” policy.
Supplier Diversity
Baxter works to develop mutually beneficial relationships with small and diverse suppliers, embracing their importance in many communities. The company plans to continue expanding the diversity of its supplier base to reflect the demographics of Baxter’s global customers.
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