Inclusion & Diversity
Every day, with every effort, we strive to welcome, hear, respect, and value everyone..
Inclusion and Diversity have been pillars of our global enduring values for a long time. While our racial equality pledge has a U.S. focus, it is rooted in our global values and many of the actions are mirrored in other parts of the world. The commitment is crystal clear: we will have a zero tolerance policy for racial marginalization within the company, one that will regularly be communicated across the entire organization.
We do recognize racial inequality is a much broader societal issue with a long history. While our actions focus on our “four walls” and our local communities, we hope that these actions will have a ripple effect on society at large.
Our strength at Whirlpool Corporation is in our differences.
Creating an Environment Where Everyone Can Thrive
Inclusion & Diversity is a core value at Whirlpool Corporation because we know that drawing from diverse points of view improves our products, services, our teams, and each other. Yet we recognize we are on an ongoing journey and we are committed to new, bold goals and meaningful action to cultivate an even stronger inclusive and diverse workplace, as well as in the communities where we work and live. Inclusion creates a culture of belonging, diversity makes us better.
Our Commitment to Transparency
In our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity, we continue to strive for a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. Whirlpool Corporation is fully committed to transparency, measuring how we are doing, and understanding what it will take to improve.
View the full Federal Employer Information Report EEO-1 representing U.S. employees as of December 2022.
We Are Creating An Inclusive Culture
Working at Whirlpool is about feeling welcome and included from the first contact. It is embracing your differences and finding value in them. It’s being able to use your creativity to improve life at home for millions of people. It is growing with the same opportunities in an international and digital environment where the future is today.
I’m so proud to work for a company that celebrates our differences and strives for an environment where all employees feel valued. My experiences working within our employee resource groups has positively impacted both our internal Whirlpool and external local communities.
My colleagues at Whirlpool have always made it feasible for me to bring my full, authentic self to work. Their support and encouragement has created an inclusive environment that has afforded me the opportunity to accelerate my career and make a lasting impact within the organization.
I enjoy working for a company that truly believes in Inclusion & Diversity and has made this initiative a focus within our strategic agenda. I felt heard and encouraged when our CEO signed the Whirlpool Racial Equality Pledge in the midst of racial injustices taking place in our country. It is important that the workplace culture encourages, embraces and celebrates each employee’s unique contributions.
Throughout my career with Whirlpool, I have consistently felt valued and supported as an African American employee. From all levels of leadership, I have been empowered to give back to the community and have been provided the tools, platform, and resources to do so.
For a foreign national like myself, Whirlpool is SO much more than just a place of work. Whirlpool is also my family and school. Over the years, Whirlpool has always supported me, my family and my career to grow and flourish.
Employee Resource Groups
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are essential in attracting, engaging, and retaining a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive workplace. The groups continue to raise awareness for an inclusive culture, representing eight under-represented groups in North America; two in our Europe, Middle East, Africa region; two in Latin America South; four in Latin America North; and one in Asia.
Asian Network
The Whirlpool Asian Network (WAN) empower Asian talents to realize their true potential. Since its inception in 2002, WAN has grown from 20 to over 300 passionate members who endorse Asian culture and celebrate the success it brings to our company. (North America)
Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities (AVID)
The AVID Employee Resource Group is exists to create a fully inclusive work environment and promote equality for people with disabilities by engaging Whirlpool Corporation, its employees, and the community. (North America)
FOCUS Network
FOCUS Network engages with colleagues and leaders to build awareness and FOCUS on the potential that African Americans and Black colleagues bring to Whirlpool Corporation. (North America)
Hispanic & Latino Network
The Whirlpool Hispanic & Latino Network (WHL) encourages and supports employees to achieve their professional goals, while creating an environment that embraces the Hispanic & Latino culture. (North America)
Pride Network
Our Pride Network(s) create a fully inclusive work environment while promoting equality, to connect our brands with LGBTQ consumers by supporting Whirpool employees, the business and the community. (North America, EMEA, Mexico, Brazil)
Veterans Association
The Whirlpool Veterans Association assists in the recruiting, on-boarding, mentoring and retention of veterans and their families; as well as helping Whirlpool optimize our veteran talent. (North America)
Women’s Network
The Whirlpool Women’s Network (WWN) empowers and engages women at all levels within our corporation and community to ensure that all voices are heard. The ERG supports women through engagement, development and career progression. (North America, EMEA, Brazil, Mexico, Asia)
Young Professionals Network
Our Whirlpool Young Professionals are networking groups that help build community and encourage every young person to be engaged, active in career development, and share knowledge to achieve extraordinary results. (North America, EMEA, Mexico)
Our Awards Speak for Themselves
Two Whirlpool Corp. employees reflect on the role of women engineers on International Women in Engineering Day 2022
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Seramount 2022 ‘Women of Excellence’ Awards honor Lynn Moersch of Whirlpool Corp. as ‘Corporate Women’s Champion’
Seramount announced the 2022 Women of Excellence honorees, which included Whirlpool Corp.’s V.P. of Channel Sales and Marketing, Lynn Moersch, who is being honored as a 2022 Corporate Women's Champion for her outstanding leadership and business success—and equally...
Whirlpool Corp. named a top company for executive women by Seramount
Whirlpool Corporation has recently been named to the 2022 Seramount Top Companies for Executive Women list. The distinction recognizes the company for its diverse and inclusive culture that promotes leadership and advancement of women. The Top Companies for Executive...
Advice for women starting or advancing your career on International Women’s Day
Shape your role and steer your career with Pam Klyn, Senior VP VP of Corporate Relations and Sustainability "Be open to other roles that you may not have considered on your own, but as those get presented, if they do provide the opportunity for continued growth and...
Whirlpool Corp. named to Forbes’ list of ‘America’s Best Employers 2022’
Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE: WHR) announced today it has been named to Forbes’ list of the “America’s Best Employers 2022.” The final list ranks 500 large and 500 midsize American companies that are admired by employees for their dedication to their workforce and their...
Whirlpool Corp. earns a perfect 100 score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality for 19th year
Whirlpool Corp. announced today that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index. This is the 19th year the company has received a perfect 100 rating from the HRC CEI, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and...
Whirlpool EMEA certified Top Employer Europe 2022
With a score of over 90% Whirlpool EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) obtained, for the fifth consecutive year, the Top Employer Europe 2022 Certification, being recognized in France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK. The Top Employer Institute recognized that the...
Benton Harbor hosts first community pitch competition
Each time the automatic doors opened to the entryway of Mosaic CCDA’s headquarters and resale store, excitement doubled and energy hummed. Despite sleet and cold attempting to invade the lobby, new hope burned and filled the room. It was Benton Harbor’s first-ever...
Whirlpool Corporation works with American Corporate Partners to help veterans find their next career
Nine years ago, Whirlpool Corporation and American Corporate Partners (ACP) joined ranks to support our nation’s veterans. Whirlpool Corp. has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of individuals through ACP, a national nonprofit organization focused on helping...