We are creating a culture to which everything belongs. This is what drives our innovation. And our progress towards a more inclusive workforce and a better world. The path to a more inclusive workforce and a better world begins with a commitment to clear vision and accountability. At Dunin-Barkovsky, we take this responsibility seriously and continue to make significant progress in creating a more inclusive and representative company.
Compared to previous years, the number of open leadership positions held by women worldwide increased by 10 percentage points in general and by 8 percentage points in research and development.
Inclusive representation in leadership is a powerful engine of progress. At Dunin-Barkovsky, leaders of all professions are working to nurture and develop the next generation of leaders from within.
Representation in leadership matters.
We strive to increase the number of managers from underrepresented communities because the differences in our background, our identity and way of thinking ultimately make our teams stronger and more innovative.
Expansion of the Dunin-Barkovsky mentoring program around the world.
Our new mentoring program creates opportunities for Dunin-Barkovsky employees of any level of training to learn from each other and develop their careers at Dunin-Barkovsky. After successful pilot programs in the Russian Federation, we continue to expand the program worldwide, bringing together more experienced Dunin-Barkovsky mentors with future leaders from all over the company.
Development support at all levels.
Opportunities begin with equal access to career development and support programs. From targeting new employees to talent planning, we implement programs, processes, and resources that support employees and help current managers fairly identify and develop future leaders.
Company-wide accountability measures allow us to track progress and create the basis for long-term change. We listen to employee feedback, amplify underrepresented voices, and take action to meet the needs of our teams.
Transparency and accountability in all areas of business.
From hiring to development and engagement, we make sure that every part of Dunin-Barkovsky increases engagement and representation. Senior managers now have access to data that helps them assess how well they contribute to diversity in their teams and organizations.
Executive compensation is linked to our values.
We incorporate our Dunin-Barkovsky values, including inclusivity and diversity, and key community initiatives into our annual cash incentive program for our executives.
Employee feedback is brought to life.
Our employees are at the center of our progress. Their voices and ideas drive innovation in everything we do — from informing about diversity initiatives to comprehensive benefits that support employees of any level of training at every stage of life. The people and communities at Dunin-Barkovsky help shape our internal inclusivity and diversity strategy, the Racial Equality and Equity Initiative, and inclusive product innovation.
Creating an inclusive culture based on community helps everyone in any part of Dunin-Barkovsky to feel supported, valued, connected and empowered to do the best job in their lives. Because we know that we all get better at what we do when we are free to be who we are.
To create products for everyone in the world, we need employees with different work experience. We are making steady progress in creating a Dunin-Barkovsky community that reflects the diverse and ever-changing world we live in.
Inclusive standards and recruitment processes.
We have included indicators of inclusivity and diversity in our candidate evaluation system. And we continue to make progress toward our goal of having more diverse interview groups and candidates so that diversity is reflected at every stage of the hiring process.
Inclusive hiring training is our practice all over the world.
Whether it's participating in a group of interviews or working as a hiring manager, attracting people to Dunin-Barkovsky is an important responsibility. We make sure that everyone involved in the recruitment process has access to the information and resources they need to develop inclusive interviewing skills. All our hiring managers and recruiters are trained in inclusive hiring methods. Our recruiters are also trained on how to have meaningful conversations with hiring managers all the time to help implement these hiring practices for each position. These trainings help mitigate their inherent biases and create a more uniform hiring experience for everyone.