Actions speak louder than words, and at Atlas Copco, our actions are governed by our intent to accept diversity and be inclusive. We believe that diversity and inclusion are business-critical drivers for sustainable growth, but above all, these two virtues imbibe the sense of unbiased acceptance and unconditional support.
We are driven by our ambition to be known, perceived, and trusted as a brand that nurtures diverse cultures, nationalities, ethnicities, and a cohesive growth-space that bestows equal opportunities for all to progress and prosper.
Leading the path to Diversity and Inclusion
Frans van Niekerk, Managing Director strongly believes that diversity at the workplace acts as a catalyst for growth. It brings with itself a gamut of different perspectives, and these varied opinions lead to deriving many possibilities that, in turn, let the business and the human capital progress in many ways.
A diversified workplace includes people with variety across a number of different categories, such as:
Religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender, language, educational backgrounds and skills and abilities. Because of this, embracing the changes related to diversity in the workplace will take any business to great heights. Just imagine you put a variety of individuals in one room, the different perspectives and opinions you will get, which will obviously benefit the business. This will allow the business to grow in a number of ways. This then brings us to the advantages of having a diverse workplace:
- Greater creativity and innovation – A heterogeneous workforce will be able to exchange unique perspectives and spark fresh ideas.
- Increased productivity – A diverse workforce is more likely to understand customers’ needs and come up with ideas to fulfill them. Diversity will increase employee morale and instill a desire to be more effective and work more efficiently. This in turn will increase productivity of the business.
- Reduced employee turnover – Diversity and inclusion make employees feel valued and accepted.
- Connect to a wider range of consumers – Hiring individuals of varying backgrounds, languages, etc. will ensure your company appeals to a wider target market. Employees connect with consumers from all walks of life.
- Increased revenues – Research done by Boston Consulting Group found companies with a diverse workforce and increased innovation generated 19% more revenue than companies with lower diversity scores.
The change I’d like to bring about as Managing Director:
Our Group today has a goal to reach a ratio of 30% females by the year 2030. At the end of 2020, our Group achieved 20.0%. Today, in our organization in India we see this ratio at 17.8%. For me as MD, it is imperative that we at least strive to achieve and align these numbers to our Group results. On top of this, hire more diverse people, from more diverse backgrounds. This will bring in more creativity and more innovation and ensure sustainable business growth.
Power stories of women on the move
Meet the power women from the portable air, light, flow and service divisions. As a team of determined, passionate and confident women, they welcome challenges, new beginnings and keep moving to chase their dreams! As a litmus test to how they celebrate their work and thrive in a diversity driven culture......here are their power stories....
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Diversity and Inclusion at Atlas Copco Compressor Technique India
Her every journey is an inspiration, and life, a message. At Atlas Copco, we inspire our women professionals to script the future and encourage them to share their experiences. We must know them, have faith in them, and seek inspiration from their story.
Talented people and teams
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