Equality, diversity and inclusion turn our workplace into a home

At IKEA, you're welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe in, what you look like or who you like to snuggle up with in front of the TV. We don't even care how you organise your kitchen cupboards. We like you simply because you are you and we want you to feel at home at IKEA – because everyone deserves a true home where they can feel free, be themselves and feel safe.

95% of the IKEA team believe that IKEA promotes diversity and inclusion
91% believe they can fully be themselves
87% of the team feel included at IKEA.
81% are proud to work at IKEA.

A diverse group of IKEA co-workers walking through the self service department of an IKEA store.

Diversity is good for everyone

Embracing differences is not only good for you, it's good for IKEA too. We've learned that diverse teams have more and better ideas and help us better understand and support the people who buy from us. They also help us grow as an organisation. After all, everyone has a different way of looking at the world. Who knows? Perhaps your unique vision of something could lead to a great idea that contributes to making life a little better for customers and co-workers at home.

Two IKEA co-workers, one with blue hair, enjoying a glass of water in the staff canteen.

An inclusive workplace is a better workplace

We don't want people who work for IKEA to just get through the day – we want you to thrive, and that's only possible if you feel confident and can fully be yourself. And once you join us, we want you to stay, because we plan to achieve great things with you.

Some steps we've taken to achieve this

We have signed the sectoral agreement for the implementation of measures for equality and non- discrimination of LGBTI+ people.
We've joined the FELGTBI+ Yes We Trans programme to promote the inclusion of trans people in the workforce.
We have a global LGBTIQ+ inclusion plan to ensure that IKEA is an inclusive workplace and welcoming environment for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
We train teams on inclusion and unconscious bias towards the LGBTIQ+ community. We are members of the Workplace Pride Foundation and Stonewall, two organisations dedicated to LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the workplace.
We have jointly created and signed up to the UN Standards of Conduct for Business to combat discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people in the workplace and in the community.
We also belong to Open For Business, a coalition of companies that promotes LGBTIQ+ inclusion in global society.

Person carrying a rainbow-coloured STORSTOMMA carrier bag.

Support LGBTIQ+ people with STORSTOMMA

We know we still have a long way to go. That's why the profits from STORSTOMMA bag sales from 28 June to 4 July will go entirely to the FELGTBI+ Yes We Trans project.

We are building a business that promotes gender equality

We are committed to guaranteeing equal opportunities for both women and men, and to achieving a 50/50 gender balance in all countries, at all levels and in all positions, including on committees and boards. We are also committed to ensuring equal pay: in Spain in 2023, the pay gap in positions of equal value was 0.4%

Find out more about our social impact

Two IKEA co-workers, one with dreadlocks, leaning forward and chatting.

Two IKEA co-workers, one in a yellow shirt and one in a blue jacket, packing items in cardboard packaging.

IKEA co-worker in yellow IKEA top and blue vest smiling with her glasses pushed up on her head.

Middle aged IKEA co-worker talking to customers while wearing a yellow top and blue scarf.

An IKEA cashier in a hijab enjoying a laugh with a customer at the check out.

Find out more about our social impact

Gender balance: % of women at IKEA in Spain

of employees

59%

of Management Committee

55%

roles of responsibility

49.7%

What's your next job? Be yourself.

When you come and work for us, we want you to bring your whole self: the bits you’re proud of, the messy and complicated bits, and the bits that haven’t yet had a chance to shine. For us, your uniqueness is an asset. At IKEA, everyone has a home.

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