Medtronic leverages the varied perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and generations of our workforce through a Global Inclusion, Diversity and Engagement (GIDE) strategy that integrates diversity, inclusion and engagement into our corporate practices, processes and systems. Our GIDE framework accelerates results by engaging leaders, managers and employee groups to recruit, retain and recognize employees who advance diversity within the company.
The Medtronic Inclusion Advisory Group, composed of executive committee members and vice presidents, shapes our company-wide GIDE strategy and oversees more than 20 local Inclusion Coalitions that are associated with Medtronic businesses and regions around the world. The coalitions create and implement action plans relevant to their local markets.
In addition, our Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and global ERG networks connect employees with common backgrounds or orientations. Group activities support employee development, education, training, and community involvement. The groups also provide insight and counsel to various business functions, such as Human Resources and Community Affairs, as well as senior leadership teams.
Medtronic University also integrates diversity and inclusion into development programs such as New Employee Orientation, Becoming a Medtronic Manager, Experienced Leader Training, and Director Development Training.
