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How does Kodak define diversity?
Diversity at Eastman Kodak Company refers to the degree and depth of richness represented by the population of people supporting Kodak, along the dimensions of:
- Civilizational orientation
- National identification
- Organizational factors
- Societal formation
- Individual identification
- Personality / Style*
*Dimensions adapted from Lee Gardenswartz and Anita Rowe, Diverse Teams at Work, (Homewood, IL;. Business One Irwin, 1994)
How does Kodak define inclusion?
Inclusion is the search for value and full, effective utilization of the richness of Kodak.s human capital. Human capital includes Kodak.s board of directors, customers, employees, and external business alliances.
What makes diversity and inclusion important at Kodak?
The basic premise is the greater variety and depth of differences, the more creative and innovative we are in creating products and services for a diverse world.
How are leaders held accountable for diversity and inclusion at Kodak?
The performance of Kodak's leaders with respect to diversity is measured in two ways: quantitative and qualitative. The quantitative component is determined by percent of women and people of color placed into management and exempt positions.
he qualitative component emphasizes honoring diversity in supporting the business through visible leadership behaviors that are substantive, consequential, and require the personal involvement of managers. The measures are evaluated using employee satisfaction data, recruiting and hiring results, promotion activity and attrition rates.
How do employees participate in diversity and inclusion initiatives at Kodak?
Kodak sponsors eight employee networks, local diversity councils and employee advocates, which support a culture of inclusion and provide a pulse on cultural developments at the grass roots level.
What makes Kodak a good place for diverse groups to work?
Kodak's has been consistently recognized by many external organizations for its work in diversity and inclusion. For example:
- Kodak was named to Fortune Magazine's annual list of 50 Top Companies for Minorities.
- In its annual list of Most Admired Companies, Fortune ranked Kodak in the top ten in the category of Social Responsibility.
- Latina Style magazine named Kodak among the top 50 companies in providing professional opportunities for Hispanic women.
- Working Woman magazine named Kodak among the top 30 companies for supplier diversity.
- The Human Rights Campaign gave Kodak a perfect score on its Corporate Equality Index because of policies that support gay employees.
How does Kodak demonstrate its commitment to the diverse external community?
Kodak has an active corporate contributions and volunteerism program designed to instill employee pride, respond to family and community needs, foster education and build public trust. Coupled with corporate contributions the volunteerism of Kodak employees in giving their time and talents improved the circumstances of families and individuals in all communities where Kodak has a presence.
Examples include but are not limited to: Building shelters for homeless women, National Women's Hall of Fame, National Campaign to improve educational performance of African American and Hispanic students, Minority students scholarship awards, United Negro College Fund, National Hispanic Scholarship Fund, National Organization on Disability and the United Way.
What kinds of programs does Kodak have to accommodate diverse lifestyles?
Kodak is recognized as a leader in policies and programs that provide employees and managers with resources and flexibility in meeting personal needs while contributing to the companies success. They include:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Nursing Mothers Program
- On-site Fitness Centers
- Self-Care Centers
- Free allergy and flu shots for employees
- Child Care Resources/Referrals
- Adoption Assistance
- Flexible Benefits Program
- Domestic Partners Benefits
- Eldercare
- Flexible work arrangements
How does Kodak assist its employee population with managing the conflicts inherent in its diversity?
Kodak is committed to providing effective means for responding to employee concerns. Kodak's groundbreaking Resolution Support Services (RSS) process provides innovative methods to help resolve workplace conflict. The process is critical for driving a conflict-resolving environment that supports leadership in creativity, and business performance.
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