Black & Decker is a global manufacturer and marketer of quality power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology based fastening systems. Our products and services are marketed in more than 100 countries, and we have manufacturing operations in eleven countries. Throughout our businesses, we have established a reputation for product innovation, quality, end-user focus, design, and value. Our strong brand names and new product development capabilities enjoy worldwide recognition, and our global distribution is unsurpassed in our industries.
Black & Decker's objective is to establish itself as the preeminent global manufacturer and marketer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology based fastening systems.
GREAT PEOPLE. GREAT PRODUCTS. GREAT FUTURE.
Black & Decker hires, develops, and rewards great people who understand the importance of a strong culture that values integrity, commitment, teamwork, and diversity. Our employees have a passion for developing great products and innovative solutions that meet our customers’ needs. By satisfying customers, we improve people’s lives, and by doing so, create value for our stockholders— providing a great future for our customers, our Company, and our employees.
Black & Decker is considered a preferred place to work largely because of the high caliber and talent of our employees and the mutual respect and trust that exist among them. Our “promote from within” philosophy encourages growth by providing career opportunities within the North American Power Tools and Accessories organization as well as across Black & Decker’s other business units. Employees can expect to have a high level of responsibility very early in their careers. We operate on a first name basis and use a common-sense approach to completing tasks. The organization is relatively flat which provides access to management and encourages employees to be creative and to share ideas and strategies.
Our corporate culture and values focus on six aspects significant to the success of our business. They are:
- Inclusion which encourages diverse contributions and recognizes/appreciates employee differences.
- Teamwork which values communication and working together for the mutual benefit of the company and the employee.
- Attitude which focuses on positive energy and a passion for change.
- Integrity recognizes an atmosphere of mutual trust and places emphasis on uncompromising character and ethics.
- Leadership includes commitment and accountability as well as a focus on people development.
- Results oriented includes a focus on speed and being numbers driven.
At the heart of our values are our people. Black & Decker employees are role models for our business and our values. They are independent thinkers who lead by example and are able to excel as both an individual and within a team environment. - Black & Decker
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- Wellness programs
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Black & Decker aims to be a diverse and inclusive organization that develops and utilizes the full talents and potential of its employees. As part of this goal, it is critical to maintain a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any employee. Attaining this goal will create a stimulating, challenging, and satisfying environment for our employees, and help generate superior returns to our investors.
Policy and Practice
Policies are posted on company intranet sites and distributed to new employees in new hire orientation. In addition, there is an Ethics Awareness Center that instructs employees on what steps they can take if they have questions or concerns about code violations.
a. Discrimination Policy
As discussed in the section on Employment Practices, Black & Decker’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct includes the Corporation’s policy to ensure that no employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against in recruitment, hiring, training, or promotion because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
b. Affirmative Action
All Black & Decker facilities located in the United States are subject to Executive Orders that require the Corporation to engage in affirmative action to recruit and to advance in employment qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals, and Vietnam era veterans. An Equal Employment Opportunity official is appointed at each location with responsibility to ensure compliance with our affirmative action program. All supervisors and managers are responsible for engaging in affirmative action.
c. Inclusion
Inclusion is one of the company’s core values, highlighting its importance to the corporate culture. To help achieve our diversity and inclusion objectives, our business units monitor progress in the following areas:
Training and Education
Recruiting Talent
Retaining Talent
Leadership Development
Communication
d. College Recruiting
Black & Decker has expanded its recruiting partnerships at several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), including:
Morgan State University
Texas Southern University
Cal State Fullerton
Florida International University
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The focus on diversity recruitment also includes utilizing a number of electronic job boards that focus on diverse candidates. In addition, Black & Decker is partnering with search firms that specialize in sourcing diverse candidates at senior levels.
An orientation program and onboarding process has been developed to aid in retention of talent. This program is designed to educate the new hire on the history and culture of Black & Decker. Included is a tool that the hiring manager can use to develop a plan to integrate the new employee. This helps the new employee to gain a better understanding of the company and to develop the networks and relationships necessary to be successful.
There is a diversity awareness training program, “Dialogue on Diversity,” that is designed for all current employees and is included in the onboarding process for new employees. There is also ongoing education for employees on the company Code of Ethics policies in the “Doing What’s Right” training program.
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