Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is built into our business strategy, and our daily interactions. Our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture unleashes potential, enables collaboration and innovation and improves outcomes for our employees, business, customers and stakeholders.
Our Global Representation
Our people are the foundation of all we do and creating an environment where all employees are enabled and inspired to do their best work is fundamental to our success. We continue to have increased gains in representation of our global gender and U.S. race and ethnicity employee demographics.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team serves our 28,000 employees globally. The team is led by our Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer, who reports to Rockwell Automation’s Chief People and Legal officer.
* Data from FY23
Our Vision for DEI
Our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture unleashes potential, enables collaboration and innovation and improves outcomes for our employees, business, customers and stakeholders.
Our Strategic Pillars
Culture
Establish a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where all employees experience trust and belonging so that they are inspired and enabled to do their best work
Talent
Optimize internal and external talent pools and pipelines by attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent so that our people and teams reflect all dimensions of diversity
Partnerships
Enhance our ability to inform and influence our industry, increase diverse STEM talent pipelines, engage diverse customers, suppliers and partners and support the communities in which we live and work
Our Approach
Visibility
Improve enterprise-wide awareness and understanding of key areas of opportunity and progress
Capability
Provide information, training, resources and support for all employees, and enable leaders to effectively address opportunities
Accountability
Hold ourselves and each other accountable for actions and outcomes
Our Diverse and Inclusive Culture
We are creating an inclusive culture by:
- Establishing a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where all employees experience trust and belonging
- Optimizing internal and external talent pools and pipelines by attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent
- Enhancing our ability to inform and influence our industry, engage diverse customers, suppliers and partners, and support the communities in which we live and work
Building Belonging Through Connection
Our 14 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide a global network of multicultural, multi-generational employees who are committed to support the company’s values and business goals along with the needs of its membership. Our groups have 61 chapters in more than 20 countries and engage more than 6,000 Rockwell employees.
Awards and Recognition
Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index Award
For 11 consecutive years, we have earned a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, the nations foremost benchmarking survey and report that measures corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Fair360 Top Regional Companies
Rockwell Automation was recognized as a Top Regional Company in 2024. The Fair360 Top 50 Companies list evaluates companies based on six key areas of workplace fairness, providing a trusted measure of transparency, equitable outcomes for employees, and the effectiveness of fairness strategies and practices.
Gold Vets Ready Gold Medallion 2024
Rockwell Automation was among 22 employers statewide to be recognized as a Vets Ready Employer for 2024 by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and its Office of Veteran Employment Services (OVES). The annual award recognizes Wisconsin employers that have gone above and beyond to hire and support veterans and their families.
2024 MAKE Awards
The Women MAKE Awards (formerly known as the STEP Ahead Awards) recognize women in science, technology, engineering, and production careers who exemplify leadership within their companies. In 2024, Rockwell Automation proudly acknowledged and awarded employees Devendree Ankiah and Aaliyah Brown for their contributions and exemplary leadership.
World's Most Ethical Companies
Rockwell has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This is the 16th time Rockwell has been included on this prestigious list.
Patriot Employer of the Year Award 2024
Patriot Employer Award winners have demonstrated their ability to go above and beyond in their company’s veteran recruiting/hiring efforts, retention and career-building efforts, company policies toward disabled veterans, active-duty and veteran employees and community outreach initiatives to support all veterans in communities where the business operates.
Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2024
To recognize employers that have continued to prioritize DEI this past year, Forbes ranked America’s Best Employers For Diversity 2024. The list is based in part on survey results from 170,000 people working for organizations with at least 1,000 employees within the United States. Top employers were evaluated on their organization’s approach to DEI as it pertains to such criteria as age, gender, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation. Rockwell Automation is proud to have received this honor in 2024.
Forbes 2024 Best Employer for New Grads
Rockwell is proud to have been named a Forbes Best Employer for New Grads in 2024. Forbes partnered market research firm, Statista and surveyed more than 100,000 young professionals (defined as those with less than 10 years of work experience) working for companies with at least 1,000 employees in the United States. Respondents were asked whether they would recommend their employer to others, and to rate that organization in such areas as compensation, benefits, advancement opportunities, working conditions, flexibility, company image, and inclusion.
DEI Thought Leadership
Courageous Conversations
Allyship
Creating a Safe Workplace
