CWT Responsible Business Report 2012 - Carlson Wagonlit Travel

ContentsChapter 4 - Human Resources 2012 Responsible Business Report -Chapter 4CWT core valuesCommunication,employee dialogue andemployee engagementDiversity andequal opportunityThe AmericasIn the U.S. CWT established itsDiversity and Inclusion (D&I)Council in 2007 to ensure diversityand inclusion as a foundationalpart of CWT’s culture. To show itscommitment to this program, theD&I Council formalized its goal intothe following Vision and Missionstatements:Vision - Enable CWT to be aglobal leader in the travel industryby leveraging diversity as a meansof maximizing business potential forour employees and businesspartnersWith more than 20 volunteersrepresenting many levelsand functions throughout theorganization, the Council isorganized into several sub-teamsfocused on specific priorities andinitiatives. Examples of theseinclude:• L.U.N.A (Latinos Unidos NetworkAssociation)• G.E.T (Generational ExcellenceTeam)• GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual andTransgender)Supplier diversityCWT recognizes the importance of establishing a more formalsupplier diversity program as a critical component for assistingour clients with the fulfillment of their diversity goals, and as animportant way we can impact the success of diversity outsideour own walls. To accomplish this, the Diversity and InclusionCouncil is partnering with CWT’s procurement department todrive progress on this front.Talent acquisitionHuman capitaldevelopmentHealth and safetyWork-life balanceMission - Increase visibility andawareness of our diversity strategywithin CWT to our employees,clients, and vendors through ourcommunication, programs, andactionsSmart companies understand that a focus on diversity and inclusionproduces tangible business results, whether it relates to attractingand retaining top talent or bringing different perspectives to businesschallenges. We want our employees to feel comfortable that theywork in a multi-cultural environment and their skills and talentscan be joined together to make our company a better place to work,ultimately making everyone more effective in this fast-paced companyand industry. That’s why I’m proud to lead the team of individuals atCWT focused on making diversity and inclusion more central to everything we do as anorganization. Their efforts have a direct impact on CWT’s overall success.Sara Lissick, Diversity and Inclusion Executive Sponsor & Chief Financial Officer, CWT AmericasCopyright © 2013 CWT39