Diversity Equity and Inclusion
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
EMPOWERING EXCEPTIONAL TEAMS
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just hot topics or buzz words. At Milliken, we strive to foster a culture where every associate is valued, respected, engaged, and has a sense of belonging. We define diversity as welcoming all people and inclusion as valuing and embracing their differences and perspectives.
EDUCATION
We actively work to expand our cultural understanding of diversity and inclusion and provide various educational workshops to reinforce our long-term success, including: Unconscious Bias Training, Allyship and Inclusion in Action. Each session provides vital information about the impact of biases and micro-aggressions, ways to commit to allyship in and out of Milliken, and how to build a culture of inclusion.
OUR JOURNEY
Milliken's DEI journey began in 2017 with the creation of a formal program and the establishment of the Diversity and Inclusion Council, which brought together diverse voices from across the organization. Since then, Milliken has dedicated significant time and effort to upholding and improving our DEI programs because we truly believe that embracing differences and including others with different perspectives makes us stronger.
CEO ACTION PLEDGE
In 2019, our CEO, Halsey Cook, signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ Pledge, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a workplace that values and promotes diversity and inclusion. By joining this initiative, we pledged to:
Foster Safe Spaces: Create an environment where employees feel empowered to engage in courageous and meaningful conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Address Unconscious Bias: Educate our workforce on unconscious bias and facilitate ongoing conversations to promote understanding and empathy.
Share Insights Openly: Collaborate with other organizations by sharing both successful and unsuccessful practices to drive collective progress.
Strategic Accountability: Develop and present actionable inclusion and diversity strategies to our Board, ensuring accountability and alignment with our values.
This pledge is a cornerstone of our ongoing efforts to build a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and heard.
Wherever you're from, whatever race or ethnicity you are, however you identify, whoever your partner is, we want you to be able to come and find home at Milliken.
-HALSEY COOK, PRESIDENT AND CEO
RECOGNITION
Our DEI Awards
At Milliken, we take pride in being recognized for our DEI efforts, having been named as one of Forbes’ Best Employer for Diversity three years in a row since 2022, alongside accolades as Forbes’ Best Employer for Veterans and Forbes’ Best Employer for New Graduates. These honors, stemming from our community work and six inclusive Affinity Networks, reflect our commitment to fostering a diverse, multi-cultural, and multi-generational environment where associates can learn, engage, and support one another.
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OUR AFFINITY GROUPS
See what matters to us!
Through advocacy and allyship, the Pride Network educates and engages Milliken associates on LGBTQ issues, ensures non-discrimination in our HR policies, and serves as a diversity leader in our communities.
With an array of opportunities to get to know the company, give back to the community, and build a professional network, the New Kids on the Block Network provides a path for new Milliken associates to get involved from the first day on the job.
Encouraging women to fulfill their career aspirations and gain business knowledge, the Women’s Network empowers its female associates around the globe through a strong internal network of support and encouragement. This network aims to increase the internal candidate pipeline for leadership roles and retain women across the company.
With a goal of inclusion always at the forefront, the Minorities Network works to promote a workplace where all associates have a sense of belonging and have equal opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Providing support, camaraderie, and service opportunities for Milliken's military veterans, the Veterans and Military Network improves veteran recruitment efforts, provides knowledge and experience for our product development, and offers networking, resources, and career development opportunities.
The Wellness Network takes our core value of people to the next level. Rallying around three principles: to Educate, Enable, and Encourage, these associates aim to foster a culture of physical and mental wellness where we live and work.
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MILLIKEN & COMPANY INCLUDED ON 2024 FORBES BEST EMPLOYERS FOR DIVERSITY LIST (2024) – PRESS RELEASE
Diversified Global Manufacturer Milliken & Company Has Been Included On The Forbes List Of The Best Employers For Diversity 2024.
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