Hyundai Auto Canada was named on the 2021 list of Best Workplaces for Women, and is the only automotive industry company to receive the honour in Canada by Great Place to Work, according to the OEM.
“This is a great testament to our efforts in the diversity and equality space,” said Don Romano, President and CEO of Hyundai Canada. “Being on the list of the greatest places to work for women reflects the importance of diversity and the strides we take to remove barriers and ensure equity within our organization and our industry.”
Romano said these efforts help to create a better community for the OEM, and a “great environment that caters to all our consumers on that front.”
The automaker said it has been working hard to close the gender gap and create an equitable workplace. Women currently represent 35 per cent of the workforce at Hyundai Canada, so the company is working to create equal opportunity and build a culture that paves the way for a more productive work environment.
Women at Hyundai Canada have also formed a dedicated employee resource group known as Women at HAC, with the goal of promoting conversations around change and towards the empowerment of female team members, customers and partners.
“Through mentorships, volunteering, and professional development, team members have been collaborating within the organization and surrounding community to challenge perceptions while creating and strengthening connections and awareness of women in business,” said the OEM in a news release.
Great Place to Work surveyed hundreds of organizations and the data has a 90 per cent confidence and a five per cent (plus or minus) margin of error. They used the data to create the Best Workplaces for Women list, which is based on feedback from employees from those organizations.
