Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

We are more together.

A culture of belonging.

At Fortive, we have a clear vision for inclusion, diversity & equity (IDE): We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs—where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together—for each other, for our customers, and for the world.

7

consecutive years named one of the best places to work for LGBTQ+ equality

30+

employee and friends resource groups build connections and community across Fortive

82%

2023 Inclusion & Belonging Score

STRATEGIC PILLARS

Our framework for action.

IDE is written into our values and prioritized at every level. These strategic pillars are the framework for achieving our vision.

IDE matters.

The Focus

Uphold high standards for inclusion

What It Looks Like
  • Accountability for building extraordinary, inclusive teams embedded into operating company leadership goals

  • Strong commitment to EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) principles

Everyone owns inclusion.

The Focus

Develop tools and resources to drive inclusive behavior

What It Looks Like
  • Execs sponsor employee and friends resource groups

  • Inclusive behavior integrated into people leader training

  • Unconscious bias training for all employees

IDE in our DNA.

The Focus

Embed inclusion into how we work

What It Looks Like
  • IDE embedded into FBS, learning content, and talent practices to build future organizational capability

  • Procurement strategy focused on ensuring diverse suppliers have an equal chance to be considered for contracts, and by encouraging a diversity of vendors to bid on work

EEO-1 and Aspirational Goals

Focused on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity.

We believe that a diverse workforce creates extraordinary value for our employees and shareholders. We are committed to diversity in all its forms. As part of our IDE journey, Fortive has created Aspirational Goals for traditionally underrepresented groups. We will work towards those goals through such actions as: recruiting from a wide variety of diverse candidate sources, cultivating an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed, providing training on diversity and unconscious bias, and monitoring policies and practices to ensure that no group is inadvertently disadvantaged.

Another part of Fortive’s commitment to diversity is our adherence to EEO (equal employment opportunity) principles. All persons are evaluated through a neutral merit-selection process. The best qualified person will always be chosen for an opportunity. We do not consider race, ethnicity, gender, or any other protected trait in our hiring, promotional, or other processes.

Check out our recent EEO-1 report. →

Read more in our Sustainability Report. →

Learn about our Supplier Diversity program. →

Women

Our 2025 aspirational goal is to reach 50%. In 2022 we reached 38%; up from 36% in 2020.

Our 2025 aspirational goal is to reach 50%. In 2022 we reached 38%; up from 36% in 2020.

Professional and Management Women

Our 2025 aspirational goal is to reach 48%. In 2022 we reached 33%; up from 31% in 2020.

Our 2025 aspirational goal is to reach 48%. In 2022 we reached 33%; up from 31% in 2020.

BIPOC

Our 2025 aspirational goal is to reach 37%. In 2022 we reached 36%; up from 34% in 2020.

Our 2025 aspirational goal is to reach 37%. In 2022 we reached 36%; up from 34% in 2020.

Partnerships and recognition.

Human Rights Campaign

100% score on the Corporate Equality Index every year since our founding

WEE

Proud founding signatory

EMPLOYEE & FRIENDS RESOURCE GROUPS

Activating a culture of inclusion.

At Fortive, employee and friends resource groups (EFRGs) activate a culture of inclusion and create space for all voices to be heard. They’re a powerful way to connect and learn more about change-making topics like code-switching, how to be an ally, and unconscious bias. We have 8 Fortive-wide and 23 company-specific EFRGs, and you’re empowered to start a new group for a cause that matters to you. All EFRGs are voluntary, employee-driven, and open to all.

Supporting employees with a personal commitment to inclusion and a desire to be an ally.
 

Strengthening inclusion for Asian and Pacific Islander employees.

 

Building a stronger community by attracting, retaining, and empowering Black employees.
 

Empowering LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace.
 

Helping our LatinX community achieve their full potential through inclusion and growth.
 

Empowering womxn by driving change through education, support, and intentional focus on equity.
 

Creating a great place to work for remote employees through networking, tech suggestions, and best practice sharing

Encouraging recruitment, networking, and community support for veterans.
 

Andrea Mulhall

“IDE is part of Fortive's foundation. Creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable culture is deeply embedded within our core values and in our Fortive Business System. It's simply the WAY we expect all of our people to do the work.”

 

Andrea Mulhall
VP Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

Diversity drives our shared success.

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