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Building a Culture of InclusionOne Person at a Time!

“The business case is clear. Different voices and viewpoints are essential elements of innovation, and innovation is essential to our strategy. We’ve seen volumes of research that clearly link diversity to engagement, growth, high performance and bottom-line results.”

– Gregory FreiwaldDow Executive VP, HR

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Agenda

• Strategy

• Attracting, developing & retaining

• Culture• Engagement inside

• Thinking outside the Diamond

• A picture of success

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People with disabilities are moving to the forefront of the Dow diversity and inclusion strategy:• Changing workforce composition

• Social responsibility

• Passed and pending legislation

• Common mismanagement of individual differences and fairness

High Stakes Business Case

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Dow Global Disability Strategy

Retaining

Developing

Communicating

Attracting

Global Position Statement: People living with disabilities are a unique source of talent who can deliver substantial value to our company, our customers and our communities. Dow is committed to the recruitment and development of top talent, including individuals who happen to live with a disability.

Shared accountability among all stakeholders is embedded in all four strategic areas.

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Attracting

• Partnerships

• Disability Outreach Internship Program

• Rotational Programs

• Experienced Hiring

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Developing

• Awareness/Etiquette

• Unconscious Bias

• Understanding Diversity & Inclusion

• HH Dow Partnership with National Technical Institute of the Deaf

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Retaining

• Global Accommodations Policy

• Accessibility Governance Team

• Mentoring

• Diversity & Inclusion Council

• Breaking down barriers

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Current State

We have made progress in the of alignment of messaging and actions, internal collaboration, and ultimately improving outcomes. Dow’s emphasis on creating and managing an inclusive culture for people with disabilities is becoming increasingly important.

North America Launched DEN Refresh Strategy in 2011 Dow has been a two time sponsor of the

Paralympics Expanded relationship with National

Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) since 2010

2012 sponsorship of NTID’s DeafTec Grant focusing on educational awareness

New DEN Chapter established in 2011 - Delaware Valley

Sponsoring a Wounded Warrior to participate in “Soldier to the Summit”

2012 USBLN member Disability Mentoring Day

E. Asia and the Pacific Developed country-specific

disability strategy in 2011 2010 GEOAS results

indicated 121 employees who self-identified with a disability

Conducted facilities assessment to determine accessibility gaps

Implemented disability hiring targets

Europe 2011 sponsorship of the Special

Olympics Launched “Power of Words”

educational activity on the importance of respect

Participated in 2011 “R-word” campaign to promote tolerance and respect in the disability space

Collaborated with Ministry of Social Affairs Project to facilitate placement of 10 people with disabilities

Conducted disability leadership awareness training

Latin America Has 5 partnerships with specialized recruitment firms on diversity Has conducted 21 Diversity sessions to over 180 employees Active DEN Chapters in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina Expanded Global Disability Accommodation process to Mexico Participated in the Inter-American Development Bank A World of Solutions:

Innovations for People with Disabilities contest

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Human Capital Development

EmployeeExperience

Commitment to Community

Inclusion of People with Disabilities

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DEN – Employee Experience

VisionImprove attraction, retention, and advancement

of employees with disabilities

MissionCreate opportunities for career development and advancement of all employees with disabilities

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Mentoring & Culture Activities

Talent Engaged & DevelopedChange Perceptions to Create an

Inclusive Culture

How Employees Are Accountable

How Leaders Are Engaged

How to Change Perceptions

Early Adopters & Target Populations

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Olympic Partnership

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Champions of Inclusion Program

http://dowtoday.intranet.dow.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=14127&z=5

Marcus Vinicius KerekesMarketing Intelligence Specialist Sao Paulo, Brazil

Marie Madeleine HentschAdministrative LeaderLauterbourg, France

Salman Ajaz MerchantSenior Technologist EH&SMumbai, India

Rhonda HenningTalent Acquisition SpecialistDow Workforce PlanningMidland, MI

Heather ColeHCP Improvement EngineerFort Saskatchewan, Canada

Recognizing employees who are role models in breaking down stereotypes of people with disabilities.

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DEN Profile Around the World

Europe, Middle East, AfricaFrance/Paris Germany Horgen Iberica Italy Rhine Center Schkopau (Central Germany) Terneuzen/Benelux UK

North AmericaBound Brook Freeport Midland Philadelphia Spring House

DEN has active chapters at the following locations:

Asia PacificIndia Japan

Latin AmericaBuenos Aires, Argentina Guadalajara, Mexico Mexico City, Mexico Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Commitment to Our Community

It’s embracing diversity…

in each one of us… in all of us.

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BLN Website Homepage

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A Picture of Success

• Dow has a comprehensive disability training program that is adaptable and responsive to different service roles, cultures and local needs

• Dow has an active and broad recruiting strategy that targets individuals with disabilities

• DEN is recognized as an effective internal source of support for people with disabilities within Dow

• Dow has active community engagement that focuses on disability

• Employees and managers are committed to Dow’s position statement regarding people with disabilities

• Disability is a recognized component of Dow culture