08.29.16
Unilever US has joined 29 companies in signing the White House Equal Pay Pledge. By signing the pledge, Unilever US commits to conducting an annual company-wide gender pay analysis, reviewing hiring and promotion processes and procedures to reduce unconscious bias and structural barriers, and embedding equal pay efforts into broader equity initiatives.
“Unilever continues to be vocal about the equality of women in the workplace,” said Mike Clementi, Unilever North America vice president of human resources. “By signing the White House Equal Pay Pledge, we remain committed to reviewing our policies and ensuring Unilever is a leader in providing benefits that empower women at work.”
The White House Equal Pay Pledge fits in to a larger goal of creating gender balance throughout Unilever. Unilever North America is currently at 49% gender balance for managers and above, and the company continues to strive to foster an environment where each individual feels uniquely valued and has equal opportunities.
Over the past year, Unilever has reviewed and updated its benefits and on-the-job training to help create gender parity and promote the advancement of women within the company. Benefits include IVF and egg freezing, 16-week paid maternity leave, phase-back programs for mothers returning to work, agile working and job-sharing positions. Unilever also offers back-up child care and elder care, emotional support counseling for families, college preparation and financial counseling—with benefits applying to domestic partners and same-sex couples.
“Unilever continues to be vocal about the equality of women in the workplace,” said Mike Clementi, Unilever North America vice president of human resources. “By signing the White House Equal Pay Pledge, we remain committed to reviewing our policies and ensuring Unilever is a leader in providing benefits that empower women at work.”
The White House Equal Pay Pledge fits in to a larger goal of creating gender balance throughout Unilever. Unilever North America is currently at 49% gender balance for managers and above, and the company continues to strive to foster an environment where each individual feels uniquely valued and has equal opportunities.
Over the past year, Unilever has reviewed and updated its benefits and on-the-job training to help create gender parity and promote the advancement of women within the company. Benefits include IVF and egg freezing, 16-week paid maternity leave, phase-back programs for mothers returning to work, agile working and job-sharing positions. Unilever also offers back-up child care and elder care, emotional support counseling for families, college preparation and financial counseling—with benefits applying to domestic partners and same-sex couples.