Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Etex, our culture is all about teaming up, motivating, inspiring and taking care of each other. We know that our success depends on our talented and diverse employee base. We are convinced that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance for discrimination, which is stipulated in our code of conduct.

Accelerating the pace of change

Accelerating the pace of change
Accelerating the pace of change

Our goals are set to give equal opportunities to all Etex teammates and to remove systemic barriers to inclusion. At the same time, we continue to assess our gender equality performance regularly. This way, we can ensure progress towards a more equal gender representation throughout the different levels in the organisation and identify potential barriers and opportunities to accelerate the pace of change.

Our goals for 2025

  • Cover all teammates by Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies, procedures and practices.
  • Train all teammates on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
  • Ensure pay equality

Our 2023 results

> 13,500

Teammates on 4 continents

(101 nationalities)

12.17%

Employee turnover

 
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Etex teammates

by gender
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Etex teammates

by type

DE&I

Policy and commitment for all teammates

> 4,600

Office-based teammates trained on unconscious bias

> 110

DE&I ambassadors

across 26 countries

7.68

Median tenure

in years

How do we reach our goals?

How do we reach our goals?
How do we reach our goals?

At Etex, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is embedded in our culture and processes. We have created a guiding document to inform internal and external stakeholders about our goals and commitments related to DE&I. To ensure progress, we will monitor and track the evolution of defined indicators of our commitment to DE&I.​

Discover our DE&I commitment

Teammate Stories: creating pride and awareness.

We have collected inspiring stories from Etex teammates worldwide, which we share with each other across countries.. Our Teammate Stories boost pride among our team and motivate Etex teammates to inspire each other and the world.

In our latest Employee Engagement Survey, 76% of female and 77% of male teammates agreed that management supports diversity, equity and inclusion at Etex. This is a good result, but there is room for improvement. Therefore we invited some teammates to share their thoughts and personal experiences about diversity, equity and inclusion. Their stories will help raise awareness about its importance and make Etex the best workplace for all.

Shane Bryant, USA

Shane Bryant, USA
Shane Bryant, USA

"My story is a testament to Etex's dedication to DEI, proving that with the right support and opportunities, anyone can rise to achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point."

Chaka Welch, Belgium

Chaka Welch, Belgium
Chaka Welch, Belgium

"To my surprise, I found an inclusive and supportive environment at Etex. My colleagues were kind, open-minded, and unafraid to engage in tough conversations and self-improvement."

Stuart Daniell, UK

Stuart Daniell, UK
Stuart Daniell, UK

"In 2017, during my interview with Etex, I revealed my dyslexia. The team accommodated me, enabling an effective presentation. During my onboarding, my team adapted our communication to favour oral discussions. This approach has worked well, where I often volunteer to present, even though I now have tools that assist with writing."

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