PLCnext Factory » Rethinking collaboration Key question for a better understanding of diversity: How do we achieve gender equality? Dare to be more diverse An important starting point for greater diversity is the promotion of gender equality. By creating equal opportunities for all genders, we are laying the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of diversity and opening the door to further measures and other dimensions of diversity. To increase diversity, we need to take bold steps, such as equal representation when filling management positions. This means that when selecting managers, care should be taken to ensure that men and women are equally represented. Such measures not only promote equality, but also improve the company’s performance. To achieve this goal, we address unconscious bias in all processes and make small changes to create structures that enable us to make better, more objective decisions. Decisions made jointly on an equal footing In our company, we make decisions on an equal footing. In this type of working environment, all employees feel valued and heard. Our layout weeks are one example of this. Here, we work free of any hierarchies, across departments and levels, on their implementation. This also means that young colleagues give their superiors to-dos. This approach not only helps us achieve good results, but also strengthens team spirit and ensures a high level of employee satisfaction. Phoenix Contact 15