Building a culture where we can all thrive
As a global organisation, we know talent is diverse by nature. Different perspectives are key to finding solutions to complex global challenges. Ørsted IN – our employee-driven inclusion networks – plays an instrumental role in building a culture where it is both encouraged and safe for everyone to speak up and bring their whole self to work.
Achieving diversity in an organisation is difficult, especially in industries that have traditionally attracted and hired employees belonging to certain demographics. And if you have a diverse organisation, it will only last and bring value if you also have a culture that is inclusive of that diversity – so that everyone, no matter their background or demographics, can contribute, thrive, perform, and grow.
At Ørsted, our employees are a key driver in building a culture that supports exactly that. In 2016, a small women’s networking group developed into our first employee-driven inclusion network. Since then, the Ørsted IN networks have significantly bolstered our inclusion work. Today, there are globally connected regional networks addressing gender, LGBTQ+, disability, and race & ethnicity. With over 1,000 active participants and sponsorship from senior leaders, they contribute to making diversity a company-wide dialogue and to making Ørsted a workplace where employees can feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work, wherever they are in our global community.
In 2021, we were corporate partners to WorldPride Copenhagen, and during the week, we celebrated by putting spotlight on the value and challenges of inclusion. We had an internal virtual conversation where we asked our LGBTQ+ networks to share their experiences of inclusivity at Ørsted. Here is what four representatives had to say about what they feel is working, and where we still have work to do.