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Pfizer Regional Women’s Council Africa Middle East. Darein Hassan Regulatory Affairs Director AfME Diversity Lead. AfME’s Regional Women’s council.
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Pfizer Regional Women’s CouncilAfrica Middle East Darein Hassan Regulatory Affairs Director AfME Diversity Lead
AfME’s Regional Women’s council Initiated by Regional Leadership to provide a strategic approach to shape a strong global workplace culture that embraces inclusion and creates an environment in which every colleague has the opportunity to realize his/her full potential.
At Pfizer… Diversity = Inclusive behavior + respect for the individual Personal Values Race Ethnic Origin Religion Generational Identity Geographic Location Age Background Veteran Status Gender Education Work Experience Sexual Orientation Work Style Marital/Family Status Perspective Culture Disability
Why Gender Diversity? – “The Business Case” Research shows that the more a company mirrors its markets demographically, the better positioned it is to sense and respond to evolving market needs Research shows that in order to be competitive it is essential that companies recruit the right people from the start and devise a plan to keep them Research demonstrates that to maximize innovation companies should actively construct teams with equal proportions of men and women
Moving from Commitment to Action Women, • A growing proportion of the shrinking talent pool, • A growing number of decision makers in healthcare. • 80 % of all healthcare decisions • Three-quarters of all financial decisions at home. • A growing majority of advance degree recipients • 70% of biological science degree holders. • Our customers, the end-users of our products and our colleagues.
RAISE YOUR HAND CAMPAIGNWe have identified 3 focus areas to prepare women for business impact and advancement in Pfizer Enhanced mentoring vehicles; facilitation of peer-coaching groups to help colleagues succeed Focus areas are a direct reflection of internal survey results and external best practices. Increased participation of women in leadership programs Establishment of sustainable local CRGs / programs
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