Diversity & Inclusion
Our people are our greatest asset as a company, and we count on them to help us navigate the challenges and opportunities of the future. Having a diverse workplace gives us a variety of perspectives and, we feel, a big competitive advantage. By having a wide range of people contributing to the development of new products and services, we are better able to challenge our own assumptions, generate fresh ideas, and break into new markets.
Diversity--whether it comes in the form of race, ethnicity, age or gender--fosters intellectual and social growth. We are committed to inclusion because we know it is imperative for our long-term competitive success.
We demonstrate our commitment to diversity in three ways:
Promotion and Education
We believe in giving people the chance to prove themselves, so we frequently promote associates from within the company. To identify these people and prepare them to rise within the ranks, we have developed a world-class leadership training program.
We also supply all of our associates with training to instruct them on inclusion, diversity, respectful workplaces, understanding global cultures and the development of international teams.
It’s important that we provide the tools needed to help our associates become both great leaders and great team players. Our company’s future depends on them.
Workforce Representation
We actively work to attract a diverse workforce and then supply the tools to help people develop their careers. In addition to formal training, we offer mentors and coaches and we do our best to create a work atmosphere that encourages informal support systems.
Global and Ethnic Markets
We are always working to expand our knowledge of global cultures and marketplaces. We do this through creating networks both within the company and within communities. It’s good for our workforce and it’s good for business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.