Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Belonging. It matters.
Belonging is a basic human need. When coworkers freely and respectfully bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives to work, we all become better - better collaborators, bolder innovators, and stronger drivers of business results. CDW is committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong.
CDW’s strategy for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our strategy is about cultivating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion to drive better collaboration, innovation and business results. We’re taking steps to nurture belonging in ways that are meaningful and sustainable. We strive to realise outcomes that create a culture of belonging for everyone.
Outcomes we're committed to:
Business Resource Groups (BRGS)
At the heart of our strength in diversity, equity, and inclusion are our Business Resource Groups (BRGs). Our BRGs bring coworkers together around topics that matter. More than networking, BRGs empower coworkers to make an impact on CDW's culture and beyond. Each one has a pivotal part in promoting inclusion and belonging while providing professional development, informal mentoring, and networking opportunities to its members. The core drivers of the BRGs are to:
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Connect
Provide an additional connection and place of support to existing and new coworkers
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Foster
Foster a strong internal community
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Strengthen
Strengthen CDW’s stance on pertinent issues and topics
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Advance
Cultivate equality and support the inclusion and advancement of all individuals
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Educate
Create impactful partnerships to support the external education of individuals
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Promote
Promote the resource group brand, maintaining transparency and openness to the inclusion of all
Black Coworker Network (BCN)
BCN provides a platform for coworkers to connect, advancing a culture of belonging, equity and allyship; actively having an awareness of how to enrich and promote race equality and diversity in our community.
We strive to create a diverse working environment where opportunity and progress exists for everyone. We can achieve so much more if we feel connected, included and valued.
Pride+
Our mission is to build an inclusive working world, accepting and welcoming our PRIDE+ community, whilst providing a safe space for all coworkers. We intend to create an open discourse by bringing diverse voices to the table to share lived experiences and points of views, enhancing the feeling of belonging and psychological safety within the community.
Overall Love and Equality Wins!
Women's International Network (WIN)
WIN is an open platform for ALL coworkers that places a strong emphasis on building a diverse, inclusive and thriving culture for women coworkers and their allies.
We are committed to creating a working environment that empowers women in their progression both personally and professionally, while promoting and valuing collaboration, inspiration, community and inclusive leadership.
Armed Forces Network (AFN)
AFN promotes, recognises, and celebrates the unique experiences and transferable skills that veterans bring into CDW. Our mission is to build a network that supports the ongoing transition needs from Armed Forces and wider community into corporate roles, for CDW’s collective success.
AFN is a welcoming group for all coworkers with an aim to educate and raise awareness of the differing experiences our veterans have lived and ensure that opportunities are visible for all new and current veterans within CDW.
Able
Able is on a mission to inspire and encourage coworkers to come forward and celebrate our differences. To show how adversity can become a superpower and to educate coworkers on the experiences lived through visible and hidden disabilities.
We cultivate an environment of inclusion and acceptance at CDW, where people feel comfortable disclosing a disability and empowered to overcome any barriers they may face. To enable everyone to be the best version of themselves whilst at work.
Through compassion, empathy, and open mindedness, we can make a difference.
Thrive
Thrive aims to empower, inspire, and equip every coworker with the opportunities and resources needed to prioritise their wellbeing. We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace culture that recognises and values the importance of physical and mental health, fostering an environment where individuals feel supported in their pursuit of overall wellness.
By championing initiatives that promote wellbeing, we strive to create a workplace where each coworker can thrive both personally and professionally.
CDW Employer Recognition
Our coworkers are at the core of CDW. That’s why we’ve dedicated ourselves to creating a welcoming, supportive, diverse, and equitable environment.
Computerworld Names CDW to 2023 List of Best Places to Work in IT
CDW Named to World’s Best Employers List for 2022
