While success is driven by many things – new technology, efficient processes, market-leading products, great ideas – it all comes from one source: our people.

Business resource groups are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing talent.  Meritor’s resource groups participate in recruiting, developing and delivering employee training, workplace policy initiatives, community service programs and partnerships, supplier events, employee networking, coaching and career-related speaking events.

More than 100 employees are actively involved in business resource group planning teams, and events sponsored by the groups have attracted more than 1,500 participants from around the globe in 2012.

By creating a culture that embraces diversity, we all benefit from the broader understanding and new perspectives that lead to greater creativity and improved problem solving. The result is not only success for our business, but tremendous personal and professional growth for our employees.

Diversity does not occur through happenstance. At Meritor, we take the time to listen to each other about ways to encourage collaboration and promote inclusiveness. Our Cultural Awareness and Diversity Inclusiveness Dialogue series is one example. This initiative, led by the business resource groups, fostered personal and professional growth for all employees and helped meet business goals.

It’s these types of actions that have inspired more cross-cultural teams, increased effectiveness and improved the quality of our work life.

Globalization is an unstoppable force changing the marketplace. It demands strong, diverse, impactful teams to explore ideas and programs that drive better business results. By creating an environment of respect, understanding and acceptance, we encourage that kind of development.

Sincerely,
Larry Ott
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Communications