“Picture perfect” Celebrating Milestones in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Last week,?bp?Southern Africa was recognised by?GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)?for?"Impactful Collaboration Award".
Appreciation to?Taelo Mojapelo, CSCP, Cert.Dir?,Hamlet Morule, Khethiwe Nkuna?and?Dr. Jefferson Yu-Jen Chen?for igniting the conversation on responsible business practices and making business healthier within the context of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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This recognition prompted this post, to share our highlights that?I’ve been proud to be part, representing meaningful change within bp?South Africa.???
???Equitable Talent Development: Partnering with?Duke Corporate Education?and?GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)?to co-create leadership development programs tailored to our diverse talents, equipping them with the skills and behaviours to thrive in future fit leadership roles.
???Enabling an Inclusive Culture: As a contributor to our global DEI team, introducing comprehensive DEI programs to empower teams with the tools to recognise bias, embrace differences, and actively contribute to an inclusive?bp.
????Maintaining our Level 1 BBBEE certification thereby reflecting?our commitment to foster transformation, and equity within our organisation and the communities we serve.
???Measuring our DEI??progress to ensure accountability and transparency, as we strive for representation and continuous improvement to our DEI ambitions.?
????Adopting Inclusive hiring practices to reduce bias, reach diverse talent pools.
??Investing in our Talent pipelines from underrepresented groups and communities to provide skills development opportunities to ensure employability in South Africa.?
???Talent Management ensuring equitable opportunities thereby representing the diversity of the populations we serve.?
???Advocating and supporting the work of our business resource groups (BRG), Employment Equity, Women, Pride and Social Mobility,??to create safe spaces for dialogue, shared experiences, and advocacy.
While there’s still work to be done, I’m excited about the momentum we’ve built together at?bp South Africa. DEI is a journey, and it takes all of us working together to make progress. Let’s keep inspiring each other to build a more inclusive workplace. ??
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