Global Diversity & Community Affairs Chief Diversity & Community Affairs Officer Augie Melendez leads the Global Diversity and Community Affairs organization at Kodak. Global Diversity emerged as a discrete function in 2001 with a key role of fostering an inclusive culture at Kodak. Melendez was appointed Chief Diversity Officer in January 2011. GD&CA's strategy is to engage employees, suppliers, shareholders and other constituencies globally in Kodak's journey of inclusion, diversity, engagement and accountability (“IDEA”) in ways that reinforce a key Kodak Value: Respect for the Dignity of the Individual. By creating an environment in which such respect and trust thrive, employees can put their creativity to work developing new products and services, increasing productivity and customer delight. Global Diversity at Kodak encompasses: Community Affairs funds and supports programs and solutions in key markets globally that focus on education, community quality of life, and diversity and inclusion. The Community Affairs team works in concert with Global Diversity to ensure consistency of strategy and messages. | |  | These teams play an important role in helping Kodak achieve its goal of creating and sustaining a shared vision of diversity and inclusion for Kodak employees, customers, and suppliers. GD&CA reports to Kodak's Chief Administrative Officer. Workplace Equity and Compliance Meet or exceed the requirements for compliance with U.S. Affirmative Action regulations, and Global Equal Opportunity Employment while fostering an inclusive environment through proactive monitoring efforts. - Affirmative Action
- Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE)
- Diversity Metrics
Diversity and Inclusion Practices The Diversity and Inclusion Practices Team places a special emphasis upon education and communication programs that ensure timely and personalized contact with Kodak employees. Through these programs, the team strives to inform employees about Kodak's Diversity Mission and gain their commitment to helping us achieve our diversity and inclusion goals. KARE – Kodak Alternative Resolutions for Employees For workplace issues and concerns that cannot be resolved at the departmental level, the KARE team offers U.S.-based employees a system of formal and informal services with escalation solution options. The services have been designed from state-of-the-art elements of proven alternative dispute resolution strategies, including peer-panel and single adjudicator review. The team also offers consultation to Kodak management on the best practices in employee issue management and resolution. |