GSK_ Annual_Report_2021-22

77 Managerial level Board of Directors Key Management Personnel Inclusion and Diversity Targets • We value diversity (Gender, LGBTQIA+, Persons with Disabilities, etc.) and treat all employees equally. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, supportive of one another, and know their work makes an important contribution. • Your company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, or any other central, state or local protected class • Your company is committed to accelerate its progress on inclusion and diversity (I&D) to achieve equity in our employment practices to create an inclusive workplace without any sort of bias. • Your company has strengthened its inclusive culture and by increasing leadership accountability through three levers of: - Focus on Gender Representation - Build Generational Diversity - Embrace LGBTQIA+ Community • As on March of 2022, ~11% of the workforce is represented by women. To improve diversity, your company has put in place several focused initiatives to nurture the work culture, career and capabilities of women. • Your company has put consistent efforts to improve the diversity in its workforce through targeted female hiring. • These are described in detail under Principle 3. Initiatives The culture at your company promotes inclusion and diversity through the following initiatives - • Referral Policy: A renewed branding of “Parichay” with a differentiated bonus for Women and LGBTQIA+ referrals • Day care Support: Your company provides day care support for eligible employees at our head office in Worli and Nashik factory • Your company has initiated a project to improve diversity in field salesforce • Your company plans to hire returning mothers for “Second Careers” as part of a pilot project • Your company has undertaken People Manager capability building on leading & fostering inclusive teams, coaching & developing team members through gender sensitization trainings Accessibility • Two permanent employees are differently abled. Your company’s corporate office in Worli, Mumbai is accessible to differently abled persons as well.