AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner joins the
growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in
the workplace. As one of more than 800 Chief Executive Officers
(CEOs) that have come together for CEO Action for Diversity &
Inclusion™ in the workplace, Frédéric Lissalde is committing
himself and BorgWarner to advance diversity and inclusion in the
workplace. This commitment is driven by a realization that
addressing diversity and inclusion is not a competitive issue, but
a societal issue. Recognizing that change starts at the executive
level, more than 800 CEOs of the world's leading companies and
business organizations are leveraging their individual and
collective voices to advance diversity and inclusion in the
workplace.
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By signing on to this commitment, BorgWarner is pledging to take
actions to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and
experiences are welcomed and respected, and where employees feel
encouraged to openly discuss diversity and inclusion. The
collective CEOs and companies have already shared more than 700
best known actions, exchanging tangible learning opportunities and
creating collaborative conversation via the initiative's unified
hub, CEOAction.com. In addition, the coalition sponsored the "Check
Your Blind Spots" unconscious bias tour in 2018, which was designed
to give people the opportunity to learn about and explore ways to
mitigate unconscious bias in their everyday lives.
"To remain an innovative, global leader, we need to include all
possible talents and foster diversity and inclusion," said Frédéric
Lissalde, BorgWarner President and CEO. "We also need to develop,
retain and attract the very best. A common denominator in
this is access. Our strategy includes access to leaders and mentors
to ensure all are invited, and their contributions are heard,
respected and valued."
Organizations joining the pledge are taking a step towards
effecting positive change. A diverse and inclusive workforce
facilitates community, and drives innovation and creativity.
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is creating a new type
of ecosystem centered around collaboration and sharing. These
actions, available at CEOAction.com, showcase real-life examples of
open and transparent conversations to cultivate more diverse and
inclusive workplace environments. This ecosystem will expand the
impact of this work beyond the office to industries and
communities.
One of BorgWarner's actions focuses on the companies' Gender
Strategy for Women's Leadership. BorgWarner developed an
internal program called Women in Leadership which focuses on
women in every level of their career. As part of the program, women
gain access to mentors, award winning training programs and events
where they learn what it means to be a leader in every level of the
organization, how to build on a strong foundation for continued
growth and development, and how to overcome unique issues that
women face. BorgWarner knows that by joining together with the
other signatories to tackle this critical social issue, it will
help develop more diverse and inclusive workplaces in the
automotive industry.
The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is led by a
steering committee of CEOs and leaders from Accenture, BCG,
Deloitte US, The Executive Leadership Council, EY, General
Atlantic, KPMG, New York Life, Procter & Gamble and PwC. The
coalition encompasses 85 industries and more than 50 academic
institutions and associations in all 50 United States, representing
millions of employees globally.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions
for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. With manufacturing
and technical facilities in 67 locations in 19 countries, the
company employs approximately 30,000 worldwide. For more
information, please visit borgwarner.com.
About CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion
CEO
Action for Diversity & Inclusion is the largest CEO-driven
business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the
workplace. Bringing together more than 800 CEOs of America's
leading organizations, the commitment outlines actions that
participating companies pledge to take to cultivate a workplace
where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and
respected, employees feel comfortable and encouraged to discuss
diversity and inclusion, and where best known actions can be shared
across organizations. Learn more at CEOAction.com.
To learn more about the pledge visit CEOAction.com. The
website serves as a hub for information sharing, idea generation,
and program development. With more than 700 best known actions
shared, companies that are not currently implementing elements of
the pledge can use it as an opportunity to learn from others that
are already doing so. Learning from and sharing actions help
companies drive greater engagement within their own programs, as
well as mentoring others on their journey.
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