John Deere believes that by strengthening the diversity of its workforce, it can give everyone their chance to leap forward. That’s why the company celebrates diversity, champions equity, and promotes inclusiveness - so every employee can make the greatest impact as their true self.
John Deere was selected as a winner of Built In's 2022 LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Awards. Built In’s newest awards program recognizes employers who excel in creating an inclusive workplace for its LGBTQIA+ employees.
Creating an inclusive workplace for the LGBTQIA+ community
“The winners of our LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Awards Program represent standard bearers for DEI, moving the tech industry closer to the human-centered future of work all people deserve,” said Chief Marketing Officer at Built In, Sheridan Orr.
“These companies remind us that change is predicated on sustained and substantive action, not just words. We look forward to seeing how they continue to foster DEI for employees in the LGBTQIA+ community and, by extension, for all employees in tech.”
Celebrating companies that put inclusive values into practice
According to Built In: "Built In wanted to showcase the ways that LGBTQIA+ talent have found support in the tech industry. That’s why we launched the LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Awards, our newest awards program, to celebrate companies that put inclusive values into practice by creating LGBTQIA+- friendly workplaces."
To showcase its support to LGBTQI+ employees, John Deere officially sponsors its Rainbow Employee Resource Group (ERG) for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) employees and their allies. Led by John Deere's executive sponsor, Mark von Pentz, Rainbow supports John Deere and its employees by providing education, networking and support for all regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Membership of John Deere's Rainbow ERG is not limited to solely lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) colleagues. Rainbow members benefits from a diverse member population and invites support from allies and employees who are supportive of the Rainbow mission and as such are welcomed and encouraged to join the ERG.
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