Italy: Vodafone engages directly with employees to establish inclusion and diversity agenda

The Italian branch of the telephone service provider, which employs around 6,500 people of which 50% are female, launched an innovative initiative which saw it engage with employees to understand what their expectations are as regards inclusion and diversity. The initiative consisted of a nine-stage roadshow, attended by the CEO and HR director. Having gathered thoughts and opinions, Vodafone has been able to take new concrete measures and formalise an ‘inclusion commitment’. 

Through . Published on 31 January 2017 à 13h10 - Update on 31 January 2017 à 13h10

Anna Nozza, Responsable HR Technology & Diversity Manager at Vodafone Italy, oversaw the development of the initiative. She says: “We wanted to hear what our employees had to say on these issues, directly from them. The road show format seemed more appropriate than a more traditional study, because this was about dealing with delicate and personal issues that can’t be dealt with thoroughly through a simple questionnaire.” The aim of the initiative was to work alongside employees to set out a company agenda for inclusion and diversity,…

Need more info ?

Contact

mind's on-demand study service

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.