DaimlerChrysler Marks Diversity Week With Employee Events
14 Octobre 2005 - 9:21PM
PR Newswire (US)
* Week-long series of activities focus on the Company's rich
cultural diversity * Tom LaSorda, Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler
Group to deliver diversity commitment AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 14
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- To celebrate the different talents,
backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles of its employees,
DaimlerChrysler has designated the week of October 17-21, 2005,
Diversity Week. Under the theme of "Diversity. It's The Way We Do
Business," the company will host a week-long series of activities
at its Auburn Hills, Mich. facility. "During the week-long
celebration, we hope to educate employees on our company's
commitment to diversity by showcasing its impact on all aspects of
our business," said Monica Emerson, Executive Director - Corporate
Diversity Office. "Diversity is integrated across the company --
from our supplier and dealer base to our community support to our
internal business processes and talent recruitment. An inclusive
workforce contributes to great products that meet the needs of a
diverse customer base." Tom LaSorda, Chief Executive Officer; Eric
Ridenour, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Chair of the Diversity
Council; and Nancy Rae, Senior Vice President Human Resources and
Co-Chair of the Diversity Council will kick-off the celebration on
Monday, addressing employees about the pivotal role diversity plays
in the way the Company does business. Together, they will deliver
the Chrysler Group's commitment to inclusivity by launching a new
diversity statement. Other activities during the week include a
presentation by the U.S. Department of Justice on I-Safe, how to
keep your family safe on the Internet; Understanding the Retail
Dealer Development Program; Chrysler Group's commitment to
revitalizing surrounding communities as well as a networking event
hosted by the Women's Forum and a "Rise and Shine" discussion with
Grace Gilchrist, Vice President and General Manager, WXYZ. These
activities are supported by a number of functions enterprise wide
and the company's six Employee Resource Groups. (The schedule of
events is available at http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/ .) The
week concludes with "The Diversity Marketplace Expo," featuring
art, music and cultural displays. DaimlerChrysler's diversity
initiatives have been recognized by several leading publications
and organizations including being named one of Working Mother
magazine's "100 best Companies" eight times. Additionally, LATINA
Style Magazine awarded the Chrysler Group the 2005 LATINA Style 50
and the Hispanic Publishing Group named the company among Hispanic
Magazine's Corporate 100 List for 2005. The Company has also been
honored as "Corporation of the Year" by the National Minority
Supplier Development Council three times and by the Michigan
Business Development Council five times. Since 1983,
DaimlerChrysler has been a leader in supporting minority business
enterprises. Last year, DaimlerChrysler sourced 12 percent -- or
$3.4 billion of its total spend from minority-owned suppliers. It
has been recognized by DiversityInc. as one of the "Top 50"
companies for its employee initiatives. For its supplier
development program, the Company was recognized with a Mosaic Award
from the American Advertising Federation. NOTE TO EDITORS:
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