Our Diversity and Inclusion Council
Our Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Council consists of demographically and functionally diverse employees from around the world. The Council’s priority is increasing employee awareness of our D&I priorities and ensuring leaders are held accountable for meeting our diversity, inclusion, and equity targets. At the first meeting, we set out several key principles:
- The Council will have up to 20 members representing the diversity of our Company, with the Senior Global Manager for Early Career Programs and Diversity & Inclusion as a permanent member.
- The Council will meet monthly or more frequently as needed.
- Council members will serve two-year terms except for the six original members, who will rotate off at the end of 2021.
- The Council will promote D&I within our Company.
- The Council will review and approve requests to form Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and will oversee a budget to help support ERG requests.
The D&I Council established practical guidance, supported by two major goals for 2020-2021:
- Create a positive Company culture by developing awareness and promoting acceptance and tolerance of diverse individuals.
- Ensure that employees of diverse backgrounds can develop, grow, and thrive at Dentsply Sirona.
The Council continues to increase awareness of sensitive topics and make a positive impact on D&I priorities, driving sustainable diversity, inclusion, and equity outcomes. They’ve achieved success in policy enhancement, promotion of internal diverse talent, growth of ERGs, and high engagement in feedback sessions such as Conversation of Understanding.