Medtronic’s Valuable 500 Commitment:
Our unwavering commitment to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (I, D & E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We also know equity extends beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communities if we hope to make a meaningful difference in our organization. We commit to this I, D & E work, not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because it will accelerate our innovation and help bring our lifesaving technologies to more patients in more places around the world.
We are proud of the strong foundation for I, D & E that dates back to Medtronic’s 60+ year old Mission, which calls us to “respect the personal worth of all employees.” We have inclusive hiring practices, world-class career development and education, and transparency around our progress for representation and pay equity. And yet, we know we need to do more. Our new I, D & E strategy is focused in three areas: What we each do as individuals to be accountable role models for inclusion and diversity; what we do as a company to ingrain inclusion and equity into our DNA; and how we show up in communities to amplify our impact beyond our workplace.
Our Awareness Benefitting Leadership and Employees about Disabilities (ABLED) ERG plays an active role in supporting the Medtronic I, D & E strategy. The ABLED vision is to create a workplace environment of inclusion and diversity by promoting awareness of disabilities and ensuring all individuals are able to reach their full potential.
To support Medtronic’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable environment for all people with disabilities, in our organization and in our communities, we will:
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Cultivate leaders who are committed to hiring, promoting, and developing, without bias, differently abled talent.
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Continue shifting ownership and accountability for I, D & E to our business leaders as a way of creating meaningful change at the local level.
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Partner with more organizations such as DisabilityIn to advance equity and recruit more employees living with disabilities.
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Empower the active, engaged network of over 26,000 employees involved in our employee resource groups (ERG).
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Amplify the work of our Awareness Benefitting Leadership and Employees about Disabilities (ABLED) ERG.
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Contribute to the creation of an inclusive community where all employees feel seen, heard, and supported for their differences.
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Sign on to more external initiatives such as the AreYouIN CEO campaign, which actively works to advance disability inclusion.
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Advocate for accessible environments and accommodating solutions at Medtronic and in our communities.
