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DEI Employer® Awards Recognize Avnet for its Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness Efforts |
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In December 2023, Avnet China was recognized in the DEI Employer® Awards (China) 2023. The awards are organized by the Employer Branding Institute, a leading employer branding and communications organization. Fellow winners include Bosch, Cisco, Emerson, Henkel, HSBC, Merck and SAP. Avnet China was awarded for its globally competitive DEI culture and governance system.
Source: https://dei.ebiglobal.cn/resultEn.html
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Avnet China’s trophy and certificate, documenting its win at the DEI Employer® Awards (China) 2023
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A First for Avnet
The DEI Employer Awards® 2023 (China) are among the largest DEI awards programs in the world so far. Last year, a total of 506 outstanding companies from 23 industries were evaluated in 10 categories and 21 sub-categories, in accordance with 104 indicators of DEI practices. At the end of this rigorous 5-months selection process, Avnet and 60 other companies were honoured with China's first DEI-oriented Employer Award (DEI Employer®️ Award 2023).
“Congratulations to Avnet China on this historic win. Not only is it a first for Avnet China, but it is also the first time, anywhere in the world, that Avnet has gained recognition for its DEI efforts,” said James Tan, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Asia Pacific & Japan.
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Welcome Wang, Director of Human Resources, receiving the award on behalf of Avnet China
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Avnet LOGO shines upon Times Square, New York, in February 2024
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DEI Efforts Around the Region
Diversity & inclusiveness has been a major focus in Avnet ever since 2013 and evolved into Diversity, equity and inclusiveness. Ever since its inception in Phoenix in 2021, Avnet’s DEI department has aimed to improve the diversity and inclusiveness of our corporate culture worldwide. In APAC, we have been working especially hard to create an equitable and inclusive environment where every employee feels a sense of belonging. Discrimination is strictly prohibited, at any level, in terms of recruitment, promotion, and compensation, so that every employee has the opportunity to shine.
In China, Avnet employees hail from 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, and include representatives of many ethnic minorities. More than 45% of employees are women, and 40% of the management team are women.
In Hong Kong, women account for 46.3% of employees, and 50% of the management team. For more than 25 years, Avnet Hong Kong has offered its maternity and paternity leave in excess of legal requirements. And, for more than a decade, the office has organized ESG activities for disadvantaged members of the community. These charitable initiatives include a charity run for children and youth, entertainment programs for the elderly residents in aged care, star-gazing gatherings for low-income families, arts and crafts workshops for persons with disabilities, and most recently, a birthday party for persons with mental disabilities.
In Taiwan, 59% of the total workforce are women, and 48% of the management team are women. Extensive DEI-related efforts have been put in place, including mother and baby seminars for expectant mothers. On International Women's Day, in addition to the company-wide initiative of encouraging all employees to wear the colour purple in celebration and in support of women, employees were urged to complete the LinkedIn Learning online course "Leadership Strategies for Women" to learn actionable steps for gender equality. Gender-friendly restrooms are also available in the office area, for the convenience and comfort of gender-diverse employees.
Inclusive Celebrations in ASEAN and India
In South Asia region (including Korea), the ratio of male to female employees stands at 48 to 52, with women slightly outnumbering men.
Throughout the region, various festive holidays are celebrated in Avnet branch offices to make employees from all cultural and ethnic background feel included and valued.
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Offices across India celebrating Dussehra and Diwali
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| Chinese New Year celebrations in Penang and Johor Bahru, Malaysia |
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Singapore employees, dressed in their favorite Christmas color, enjoying the holiday mood
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DEI for Good
Avnet believes that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) not only reflect the company's core values, but also fuel our organization’s vitality and creativity. Together, we are committed to continue listening, learning, and engaging everyone, to build a more diverse, inclusive, and ultimately successful workplace.
Once again, heartfelt congratulations to all involved in this win. Let us remain united and committed to championing DEI at Avnet.
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