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Sulabh SubediRoll no: 13271
International Diversity ManagementDepartment of management Sciences (PUMBA)
University of Pune
Case Insight
Reconciling Global and Local priorities.
Global Diversity Management, benefit to all.
Utility of Diversity as a common utility for all.
THIS IS ERICSSONGlobal connection – Local Commitment
“Telefonaktiebolaget”
• businesses in telecommunication and data communication systems,
mobile networks, mobile devices and cable TV systems.
• originally a telegraph equipment repair business “Lars Magnus Ericsson”
• headquarters in Stockholm
THIS IS ERICSSONGlobal connection – Local Commitment
About Ericsson
THIS IS ERICSSONGlobal connection – Local Commitment
Founded: 1876
Headquarter: Stockholm, Sweden
President and CEO: Hans Vestberg
Employees: 115,382
Net Sales: USD 34.9 billion in 2013
Operating Margin: 7.8% in 2013
Operating Income: SEK 17.8 billion in 2013
Net Cash: SEK 37.8 billion in 2013
over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries utilizes its network equipment.40 percent of world’s all mobile calls are made through its systems
fifth largest software supplier in the world35,000 granted patents
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Global Footprint
Ericsson’s broad definition of diversity
includes core and personal differences such as age, gender, race/ethnicity, personality and beliefs; differences based on experience such as education and work/functional background; situational differences such as family status; and organizational differences that relate to function and position.
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Managing Global diversity at Ericsson
With all the richness of backgrounds and cultures this international outlook implies Diversity as a
competitive advantage.
Diversity is integrated throughout Ericsson
Strives to leverages respects and values individual differences.
Diversity approach focuses on core and personal differences which are cultivated to achieve
competitive edge
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Commitment to Diversity Ericsson is committed to equal opportunity in employment, development, compensation and all
other personnel actions, without discrimination due to race, colour, religion, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.
Ericsson actively supports the attraction, development, retention and promotion of diverse talent.
Ericsson is committed to creating awareness among employees about diversity and developing
the leadership skills necessary to manage a diverse workforce.
Globally and locally, Ericsson are establishing diversity plans, which include actions and targets
to continuously improve and develop their management of diversity.
Ericsson encourages employees to point out any behaviour not in accordance with Ericsson’s
values or this policy to the appropriate and relevant management level.
THIS IS ERICSSONGlobal connection – Local Commitment
Commitment to Diversity Ericsson is committed to equal opportunity in employment, development, compensation and all
other personnel actions, without discrimination due to race, colour, religion, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.
Ericsson actively supports the attraction, development, retention and promotion of diverse talent.
Ericsson is committed to creating awareness among employees about diversity and developing
the leadership skills necessary to manage a diverse workforce.
Globally and locally, Ericsson are establishing diversity plans, which include actions and targets
to continuously improve and develop their management of diversity.
Ericsson encourages employees to point out any behaviour not in accordance with Ericsson’s
values or this policy to the appropriate and relevant management level.
THIS IS ERICSSONGlobal connection – Local Commitment
Attract wide range of
Talents & Experiences
Train them
Develop them
And Empower them
to achieve objectives
Create environment
that values People-
• Beliefs
• Values
• Perspectives
Diversity as asset for
organization
Receive Feedback on
own contribution to
diversity
And
Focus on diversity
related goals.
Ericsson
Management and leadership training programsAtAll Managerial Level
Manager responsibility
Respect difference in
work place
• Communicate
• Interact
With each other
Em
plo
yee
Resp
on
sib
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DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
Approach and Challenges to Diversity
Ericsson’s approach to global diversity management is “Transversal”.
Ericsson prioritizes
Achieving a representative proportion of women at all levels of management and
Increasing the proportion of people from different backgrounds among its top 200 executives
globally.
Process
Global challenges along with national priorities are established by country managers across
the branch network. And locally, each Country Manager defines country diversity priorities in
accordance with national circumstances and legislation
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THIS IS ERICSSONGlobal connection – Local Commitment
Strategic Development
Plans are reviewed and
updated “every Year”
ReportingManagement
platform – Globally & Locally
HR with other department
develops GlobalFramework for
Diversity
Based on Country Level action plan Priorities
Global
Initiatives
Local UnitsGlobally
And include in HR process
ImplementAT
Management Level
Each manager must
promote, manage &
Assure progress
Reporting
On Quarterly Basis
To Unit management
team&
Global DiversityProgram Director
Reporting
Diversity management process and monitoring
Global Diversity Management Programme at Ericsson
• Where ever Ericsson operates, the company ensures compliance with legislation and best practice in
the area of diversity.
• In 2006, Ericsson adopted a global approach to coordinate, support and encourage local diversity
initiatives
• Since then, a number of diversity-related activities have been started at group level in addition to
local activities
• In 2007 establish a system for reporting the results of local diversity activities.
• Ericsson also conducted base-line analysis in order to guide Ericsson’s global priorities and actions.
THIS IS ERICSSONGlobal connection – Local Commitment
THIS IS ERICSSONGlobal connection – Local Commitment
THIS IS ERICSSONGlobal connection – Local Commitment
THIS IS ERICSSONGlobal connection – Local Commitment
Thank YOU !!!
HAVE A NICE DAY