No. 47: Ford Motor Co.
The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity
®
.
.
Why It’s in the DiversityInc Top 50
Ford’s longtime presence on the DiversityInc Top 50 list is a testament to its commitment to diversity best practices throughout the entire organization.
Even during tough economic times, the company has remained focused on driving its diversity and inclusion goals forward and on reaching out to multicultural communities as customers and suppliers.

Ford has 11 strong employee-resource groups, which it uses extensively for talent development and marketing. Thirty-eight percent of Ford’s employees are members of at least one of these groups. Among its groups is the Ford Interfaith Network, which is frequently cited as a model for inclusive religious employee groups.

Ford’s commitment to supporting its community has always been strong, as evidenced by its supplier-diversity initiatives. Ford spends more than 14 percent of its Tier I (direct contractor) spend with women- or minority-owned businesses. The company also sponsors formal external training and mentoring for key diverse suppliers.

Ford also has a strong history of community philanthropy. The company directs 28.8 percent of its philanthropy to charities aimed at multicultural, LGBT and/or disability nonprofit groups.
.
.
Diversity Leadership
Alan Mulally President and CEO Alan Mulally
President and CEO:

“Our commitment to inclusion and diversity is helping us to pull together and work inclusively around the world. We are focused on great products, creating a strong business and contributing to a better world. Our ability to leverage all of the diverse talents, perspectives and experiences of our skilled and motivated workforce is critical to our success. This is helping us serve our increasingly diverse customers with the enabling technology and highest quality, fuel-efficient, safe and best-value vehicles they really want and value.”

.
Debbie Weaks Manager, Personnel & Organization Planning Debbie Weaks
Manager, Personnel & Organization Planning:

“We are very pleased to receive this recognition of our commitment to diversity and inclusion from DiversityInc. Our ability to create an inclusive workplace is critical, not only in serving our customers but in our ability to compete globally. We strive to create a great place to work and live in our communities across the globe.”

.
.
Company Information

Industry:
Automotive

Main Competitors:
Chrysler, General Motors Corp., Toyota Motor North America

U.S. Headquarters:
Dearborn, Mich.

Number of U.S. Employees:
65,095
THE 2011 DIVERSITYINC TOP 50 LIST