WATCH: Fujitsu's journey to gender equality to help drive innovation and productivity

In this HRD Connect video, we hear from Kelly Metcalf, Head of diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing at Fujitsu about the importance of gender equality in business.

Kelly discusses the importance of ensuring women are represented at all levels of business and outlines the 5-pillar action plan Fujitsu has put into place to help them achieve gender equality.

As Kelly highlights, some of the positive results from their action plan include:

• Rising female engagement rates
• 50% of UK leadership team made up of women
• Recognised as Times Top 50 Employer for women

3 Key takeaways

1. Use your people data to gather a rich story about the experiences of women in your organisation.
2. Listen to your people!
3. Sustained commitment is critical–this is a long game.

However, with all this in mind, Kelly sums up the need for gender diversity + equality well by saying:

“It is not only the right thing to do, but it delivers tangilble business results as well”

Watch the video to hear all about Sheri Hughes’ key reflections and top tips for HR today.

0.14 ‐ Why is gender equality so important?

2.06 ‐ How has Fujitsu tackled gender inequality so far?

5.25 – What are 3 key tips for organisations looking to balance gender in the workplace?

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