Diversity & Equal Opportunity

At Whirlpool Corporation , we value all people, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical ability, thinking/leadership style, or any other visible or invisible diversity. We believe that it is these differences, as well as our unique backgrounds and experiences, that provide the diversity of thought, ideas, and innovation necessary to succeed as a business.

Highlights

Global Inclusion Week

Earning Recognition as an Inclusive Organization

Global Inclusion Week

In 2019, we held our first Global Inclusion Week, hosting more than 25 events at sites around the world centered on creating an inclusive environment for employees.

63%
of whirlpool CORporation employees
attended at least one event during the 2019 global inclusion week. Speakers and training sessions focused on topics like inclusive behaviors, unconscious bias,and team engagement.

Our Employee Resource Groups

Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities (AVID): The AVID Employee Resource Group is dedicated to providing Whirlpool Corporation professionals with disabilities the opportunities to reach their full potential.
FOCUS Network: The African American network is working hard to build a culture of excellence within our local communities and the company through professional development, coaching, and advancement.
Hispanic & Latino Network: Members come together to share work experiences, provide career development opportunities, and support local communities.
Pride Network: Whirlpool Corporation has become known as a great workplace for LGBT employees. Our in-house Pride Network aligns our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Diversity, One Whirlpool, and a Spirit of Winning.
Asian Network: Cultivates Asian culture and infuses its vast benefits into our business and communities.
Veterans Association: Recruits, trains, and retains veteran talent and involves their families.
Women’s Network: Empowers and engages women at all levels within Whirlpool Corporation and our communities to ensure that all voices are heard. Activities like Speak Up for Diversity fishbowl exercises, Mentor Power Hours, and career compass workshops provide exposure to leadership and promote career success.
Young Professionals Network—YP! People of all ages join the YP! to achieve extraordinary results within their career and community.

Earning Recognition as an
Inclusive Organization

We are proud to be recognized for our leadership in inclusion and diversity:

2019 Disability Equality Index: Third year in a row
Perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s U.S. Corporate Equality Index for 16 consecutive years
Forbes “Best Companies for Diversity”
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency “Veteran Friendly Employer”: Fifth year in a row
2019 Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index
“Socio de la Inclusión” from the Manpower Group for Whirlpool Corporation Argentina’s commitment and actions to inclusion and diversity