Diversity makes us unique, inclusion makes us powerful
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in the KONE culture and values. We believe that when people are valued as their authentic selves, innovation can flourish and work communities will thrive.
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equity
At KONE, we strive to provide equal opportunity for everyone. We apply fair talent practices in recruitment and enable unique career paths through flexible arrangements and by supporting a healthy work-life balance.
We value everyone as an individual
Globally, we celebrate some 150 nationalities that make us unique. To accelerate innovation and co-creation, and to create a thriving work community, we welcome fresh competences and views from outside our industry. Together, we make KONE a great place to work and cities better places to live.
Our diverse perspectives drive innovation
We are only as strong as we are diverse and inclusive. Our varied capabilities, skills, and approaches help us to create the best People Flow™ experience and build better, more sustainable cities. We treat everyone with kindness and respect, support diverse thinking, acknowledge our biases, and always keep an open mind.
We care for each other and our communities
We are committed to a culture that welcomes everyone. A culture where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. Fostering inclusion is an ongoing effort, and we move forward with ambition. We contribute to the sustainable development of our communities and want to take a stand for a fair and equal society.
One example of a concrete action we have taken to support an inclusive culture are our employee resource groups (ERGs). The ERGs are platforms for our employees to come together and help make KONE an even better place to work. Currently, we have three global groups:
- SPARK, an ERG for women and allies
- #fromKONEwithpride, an ERG dedicated to driving LGBTIQ+ inclusion
- Thrive, an ERG for building mental health awareness and a resilient organization
Our goals for promoting diversity and inclusion
In order to bring clear direction to our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have defined four goals:
- Have 35% of director-level positions held by women by 2030.
- Continue to increase the diversity of experiences and perspectives by systematically hiring people from outside our industry, with competencies that complement ours.
- Aim to become as diverse as our customers and the communities we serve. As a specific action, we work to increase cultural diversity in our global business units and functions.
- Work together to build an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We will do so, for example, through continuous coaching for our leaders and by providing practical tips and facts for employees to learn and lead the way for an inclusive culture.
Read more about diversity and inclusion at KONE in our Sustainability Report.
