Reflecting Diversity in Our Mission
Diversity Fuels Future Growth
"Valuing diversity is simply the right thing to do. If we, as a company, are intent on being
a community-focused retailer which serves diverse customers all over America, we must reflect
that diversity. Our plan for growth creates opportunities for this in recruitment, postings and
promotions. But even after a position is filled, it is important to keep the focus on diversity
at the forefront. We make better decisions when we leverage different experiences and
mindsets.
To me, this isn't a choice, but a moral and business imperative. And people are paying
attention - not just our applicants and employees, but our customers and clients, too.
Diversity needs to be on our minds every time we interact with anyone - whether it's with a
client, patient, customer, business partner, competitor, regulator, or anyone else. Diversity
adds value."
Kathleen Wilson-Thompson is Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Walgreens. Hear more about the company's commitment to diversity.
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