Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is a key to success, diversity comes in all shapes and sizes.

Being ourselves, and contributing with our uniqueness, makes us all grow.

At Ingka Group, we welcome all dimensions of diversity. A diverse and inclusive workplace is good for our co-workers, for our customers and our business.

We strive to have a diverse and inclusive work environment where co-workers feel valued for their uniqueness, recognised for their diverse talents, and where they can be themselves.

Two IKEA co-workers leaning over a wooden frame. They are both wearing lanyards and are smiling.

Inclusion

Caring for People and Diversity & Inclusion are embedded in our values and in our vision. We believe in creating a work environment where all co-workers feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated, no matter who they are or where they come from.

At IKEA, this means building collaborative ways of working and practicing inclusive behaviours every day. It is about making the most of our differences.

An inclusive workplace is a better workplace

As a co-worker we don’t want you just getting through the day, we want you to thrive, and this is only possible if you feel safe and can truly be yourself. And once we’ve brought you on board, we want you to stick around, because we’re planning on doing great things together.

Building a gender equal business

At Ingka Group we believe that everyone has the right to be treated fairly and given equal opportunities, no matter what their gender is. We’re committed to reaching true gender equality. That means ensuring equal opportunities for both women and men, and reaching 50/50 gender balance in all countries, levels and positions, including boards and committees. We believe that greater gender balance benefits everyone. With our 50/50 commitment, we focus on having more women in predominantly male roles, as well as more men in predominantly female roles. Whatever the role or position, everyone at Ingka Group should expect to be paid equally for work of equal value. We’re members of the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) and have pledged to secure gender equal pay throughout Ingka. Building a gender equal business means creating an inclusive culture where both women and men are valued for their unique contributions and are able to impact the culture of the organisation. Because when people have the same opportunities to grow everyone wins.

Fint out more about our social impact

Gender balance - % of women 2020 *

*Figures for Ingka Group

All leaders

51.9％

All co-workers

65.5％

We support our LGBT+ co-workers´ right to be themselves.

Our aim is to create a fully inclusive work environment and to provide equal opportunities, contributing to a positive change in all areas of our business and in society.

About equality

Here are some of the actions we’ve taken to achieve this

We implemented a global LGBT+ inclusion plan.
We co-created and endorsed the UN Standards of Conduct on tackling discrimination against LGBT+ people in the workplace and in the community.
We are members of Workplace Pride Foundation and Stonewall, two organisations focused on LGBT+ inclusion in the workplace.
We also joined Open for Business, a business coalition for advancing LGBT+ inclusion in society.
We launched global trans-inclusion guidelines to help managers build trans-inclusive teams and workplaces.
On May 17 every year we celebrate IDAHOT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia) with a global campaign.

Equality for all in our everyday life

We recognise that equality lies at the heart of human rights. That’s why we are working to create inclusive environments in all kinds of communities. IKEA calls for equality, so that everybody can live where they are free to be themselves.

Your next job? Being 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. To us your uniqueness is an asset. At IKEA everyone has a home.

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