Empowering Women at IKEA

At IKEA, we believe that equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to who we are and how we grow. Empowering women is embedded in our values and culture, shaping how we create a better everyday life for the many people. Guided by our DEI commitment and IKEA values, we strive to build a fair, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every co-worker feels valued, heard, and able to thrive.

A Fair and Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to equal access to opportunities throughout the co-worker journey, from recruitment and development to performance and career progression. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated at IKEA.

We actively monitor and address cases of unequal treatment, pay gaps, or bias, handling each with confidentiality and in line with our policies. Where needed, we take prompt corrective action supported by leadership accountability, awareness, and continuous training.

Beyond compliance, we aim to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated, equity is promoted, and inclusion is part of everyday life.

Opening Pathways for Women

While some industries face challenges in achieving balanced gender representation, we see this as an opportunity to lead change. At IKEA, we work to attract, retain, and develop female talent through fair, inclusive recruitment that removes bias and expands access to opportunities.

Our People & Culture team supports a safe environment where women can raise concerns, grow with confidence, and access development opportunities. When women thrive, teams, customers, and communities thrive with them.

Celebrating and Supporting Women

Empowering women includes recognising their contributions and amplifying their voices. International Women’s Day is marked through activities that foster open dialogue on empowerment, equity, wellbeing, and work-life balance, strengthening inclusion through shared learning and responsibility.

Our Commitment and Accountability

To hold ourselves accountable, we have set a clear ambition to continue increasing female representation across all organisational levels, with a long-term goal aligned to national priorities and Saudi Vision 2030, supporting increased female participation in the workforce.

A key reflection of this commitment is our continued focus on pay equity. Our people & culture framework ensures equal pay for equal work, reinforcing fairness and transparency across the organisation.