- Ericsson Canada honoured for its
dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the
workplace
- Award based on comprehensive criteria including inclusive
hiring practices, employee support programs, and diverse leadership
representation
TORONTO,
July 9,
2024 /CNW/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Canada has been
named by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity
2024, placing 38th out of 200 companies listed. This
recognition highlights the company's commitment to fostering an
inclusive and diverse workplace, marking another significant
milestone in its ongoing efforts to support DEI initiatives.
"We're incredibly proud to be recognized by
Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity," says
Jeanette Irekvist, President of Ericsson
Canada. "This recognition is a true testament to our
employees' experiences, satisfaction, and opportunities. As a
company at the forefront of global development in next-generation
communication technologies, we take enormous pride in the quality
of our work. This accolade by Forbes reinforces our commitment to
creating an inclusive environment and our team's dedication and
pride in serving our customers."
Forbes and market research company Statista
analyzed findings from a survey of more than 40,000 employees of
Canadian companies and institutions that employ 500 people or more
to compile the list. Respondents anonymously rated their companies
on diversity-related issues, including age, gender, ethnicity,
disability, and LGBTQ+ equality. Additionally, each company's
diversity-related best practices were analyzed, including employee
resource groups, hiring programs for Indigenous people, diversity
data publication, accessible workplace environments, and the
percentage of women in leadership roles.
Ericsson Canada
embeds Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into all aspects of
its recruitment and employee engagement strategy, leveraging
technology to enhance these efforts. The company posts roles on
diverse job boards and ensures at least 35% women applicants,
supported by diverse interview panels and inclusive behavior-based
questions. Post-recruitment, Ericsson supports employees through
mentoring programs, Employee Resource Groups, inclusive facilities,
flexible work options, and annual satisfaction surveys.
With over 3,100 employees in state-of-the-art 5G
R&D centres and offices in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto, Ericsson is among the top 13 R&D
spenders in Canada and has
invested $7.2 billion in R&D over
the years. The company has been a critical part of Canada's
innovation ecosystem and R&D story for more than 70 years,
enabling the nation's industries to lead on the world stage,
supporting major service providers on their path to nationwide 5G
rollout, and collaborating with leading players from both academia
and the wider industry.
For more information on the list of Canada's Best
Employers for Diversity 2024, click here.
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Ericsson enables communications service providers and enterprises
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spans the following business areas: Networks, Cloud Software and
Services, Enterprise Wireless Solutions, Global Communications
Platform, and Technologies and New Businesses. It is designed to
help our customers go digital, increase efficiency and find new
revenue streams. Ericsson's innovation investments have delivered
the benefits of mobility and mobile broadband to billions of people
globally. Ericsson stock is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and on
Nasdaq New York. www.ericsson.com
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