Diversity Discoveries

— Intro Page Welcome Volume 1/Issue 1

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Diversity Discoveries, the publication of the Global Executive Search Team highlighting the team’s efforts to increase gender diversity in ABB’s senior positions. To support ABB’s goal of increasing female representation among ABB leaders by 2030, the team is focused on executing a short and long-term proactive recruiting strategy to place external female executives in senior positions.

The Editor’s Insights – Diversity as a Business Strategy

Studies show that companies with Diversity & Inclusion practices have greater employee retention than those without. In addition to being the correct thing to do, researchers have also revealed that building and maintaining a diverse, equal, and inclusive labor force produces a more productive, creative, and better perform- ing business. Investing in an inclusive work environment not only boosts retention of employees within an organization, but it also enhances the perception of the company as an employer of choice for future workers as well. ABB’s continued commitment to a diverse workplace is an essential resource in being able to recruit and keep top talent. – Jamie Rich