The Italian branch of the telephone service provider, which employs around 6,500 people of which 50% are female, launched an innovative initiative which saw it engage with employees to understand what their expectations are as regards inclusion and diversity. The initiative consisted of a nine-stage roadshow, attended by the CEO and HR director. Having gathered thoughts and opinions, Vodafone has been able to take new concrete measures and formalise an ‘inclusion commitment’.
Anna Nozza, Responsable HR Technology & Diversity Manager at Vodafone Italy, oversaw the development of the initiative. She says: “We wanted to hear what our employees had to say on these issues, directly from them. The road show format seemed more appropriate than a more traditional study, because this was about dealing with delicate and personal issues that can’t be dealt with thoroughly through a simple questionnaire.” The aim of the initiative was to work alongside employees to set out a company agenda for inclusion and diversity, which will apply for the next two years.
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