Company Size: 8,000+ Employees
Calendar Launch: 2020
Nordson Corporation, with a significant global presence across over 40 countries, recognized the necessity of a tool to educate its expansive workforce on global celebrations, holidays, and national days. The company’s Inclusion Council spearheaded the adoption of the Global Diversity Calendar to meet this need, fostering a more inclusive and globally aware workplace.
OBJECTIVES
• Educate employees on global celebrations and observances
• Enhance cultural sensitivity and awareness across a diverse, international workforce
• Support global collaboration by encouraging mindful scheduling practices
CHALLENGES
• Addressing the need for a unified understanding of diverse global celebrations among employees spread across various geographical locations
• Ensuring easy access and integration of diversity-focused resources within employees’ daily tools and workflows
• Cultivating a culture of mindfulness and respect for colleagues’ diverse cultural backgrounds and observances
SOLUTION
The Diversity Calendar, integrated directly into Outlook, provided Nordson with a seamless solution:
• Outlook Integration: Allowed employees easy access to the Diversity Calendar through their regular calendar view, ensuring that information about global observances is readily available
• Comprehensive Content: The calendar includes a wide range of global celebrations based on geography, religion, ethnicity, and more, helping to educate and inform employees about the diversity within their company
IMPACT
The implementation of the Diversity Calendar at Nordson has significantly increased awareness of colleagues’ cultural celebrations, enhancing global awareness and sensitivity. Employees now regularly reference this tool when scheduling meetings, ensuring that they are considerate of global teammates’ cultural observances. This heightened sensitivity and awareness have contributed to a more inclusive and collaborative work environment across Nordson’s worldwide locations. This tool has not only enhanced internal cooperation but also strengthened the company’s overall cultural competence.
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