diversity, inclusion & belonging
The diverse backgrounds, interests and skill sets of our employees encourage creativity and innovation. Respecting and embracing the diversity of our employees has a positive impact on an interpersonal level and brings us closer together. As a global company with global customers, we strive to understand and celebrate the many unique perspectives, talents and backgrounds that create an environment in which everybody feels comfortable being their true selves.
driving diversity at kautex
Currently, Kautex has five Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These organizations are employee-led and company-supported, allowing employees from a variety of backgrounds to share their voices. Our ERGs are open to everyone and reflect our intent to be a workplace where everyone feels included and welcomed.
- Women of the World (WoW): For female employees & their allies
- Fusion: For LGBTQ2IA+ employees and their allies
- DRIVE: For early career professionals & those early in their automotive careers
- ECOTEX: For those passionate about fighting climate change and promoting sustainable business practices
- Kaleidoscope: A multi-cultural organization seeking to create a community of like-minded individuals who want to celebrate our unique backgrounds, perspectives, skills and strengths.
"Diversity as a chance" is the slogan of the Charter of Diversity. Seeing diversity as a chance is also a part of our corporate culture. It connects diversity with team spirit, integrity, respect, engagement and continuous improvement.
Kautex has signed the European "Charter of Diversity" in order to publicly share its commitment to diversity. Since that time, more than 2,500 companies have joined this business initiative to point out the importance of diversity: The only way to be successful is to identify and use the existing diversity. The companies signing the "Charter of Diversity“ continue to actively support this initiative. For more information, visit the website.