Trailblazer Pacesetter LATE BLOOMER

General Motors, an automobile manufacturer, has been ranked as a LATE BLOOMER on the Women’s Power and Influence Index.

The automotive manufacturer demonstrates a strong commitment to women’s career and professional growth. This is evident in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) goal, aiming for 45% of senior leadership positions to be held by women and 35% by people of color. General Motors also collaborates with organizations like Black Girls Who Code, Girls Who Code, and Girl Scouts of the USA to empower future female leaders.

As of 2021, General Motors’s workforce is approximately 27% women, and General Motors’s leadership is approximately 21%.

Sufficient information including General Motors’s pay parity, anti-harassment training, and paid parental leave policies could not be found.

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✘ Does the company demonstrate a clear and transparent commitment to equal pay? 

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✘ Does the company perform an annual analysis of gender pay equity and pay disparities? 

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✘ Do female employees earn at least 95% of what their male counterparts earn?

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✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to actively attracting, retaining, and/or promoting women within the organization? 

“In 2021, we first announced our goal of 45-35-25, which strives to see 45% women and 35% professionals of color in senior leadership by 2025, knowing it was an aggressive and demanding target. And while we’ve made strides, notably adding two women to our Executive Team in 2022, pursuing that target remains our most essential DE&I goal for 2023.”

Ref: pg 2, General Motors 2023 DEI Report

✘ Does the company provide professional development programs designed specifically for female employees? 

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✓ Does the company provide professional development programs designed specifically for diverse employees?

“Since 1972, GM has provided leading opportunities to qualified minorities to help prepare them to become dealers and to help them succeed once they become dealers. GM was the first U.S. automaker to institute a structured minority dealer initiative in the industry.

Through Minority Dealer Development, General Motors has created an arena through which potential minority dealers can be nurtured to success, and current minority dealers can get the necessary support to grow their business. GM is committed to “Changing the Face of Automotive Retail.” Through MDD, GM has created numerous opportunities for talented minorities to become successful automotive dealers.”

Ref: pg 1, General Motors Minority Dealer Development

✓ Does the company offer a formal mentoring program to support the career advancement of all female employees? 

“[The Mentorship Impact: Global Mentoring Program] is a company wide initiative is focused on the professional and personal development of team members across the organization. In 2022, the program boasted a total membership of 647 mentors and mentees. There’s a powerful story in these numbers. Since 2021, more females and professionals of color are taking advantage of the power of mentoring. We saw program participation rise 23%, and 17% of program participants were promoted within a year.”

Ref: pg 18, General Motors 2023 DEI Report

✓ Does the company offer a formal mentoring program to support the career advancement of diverse employees?  

“[The Mentorship Impact: Global Mentoring Program] is a company wide initiative is focused on the professional and personal development of team members across the organization. In 2022, the program boasted a total membership of 647 mentors and mentees. There’s a powerful story in these numbers. Since 2021, more females and professionals of color are taking advantage of the power of mentoring. We saw program participation rise 23%, and 17% of program participants were promoted within a year.”

Ref: pg 18, General Motors 2023 DEI Report

✓ Does the company have policies and programs in place to actively recruit female candidates?

“The GM Women’s Retail Network (WRN) is comprised of women dealers, staff, and stakeholders working together to improve dealer quality and profitability by leveraging mutual support systems that benefit its members. The WRN is dedicated to increasing the female presence in the automotive industry by attracting women into GM retail organizations as dealer operators, managers and employees and by making the dealership environment attractive to female customers and employees.”

Ref: pg 1, General Motors Minority Dealer Development

✓ Does the company have policies and programs in place to actively recruit diverse candidates? 

“The GM Women’s Retail Network (WRN) is comprised of women dealers, staff, and stakeholders working together to improve dealer quality and profitability by leveraging mutual support systems that benefit its members. The WRN is dedicated to increasing the female presence in the automotive industry by attracting women into GM retail organizations as dealer operators, managers and employees and by making the dealership environment attractive to female customers and employees.”

Ref: pg 1, General Motors Minority Dealer Development

✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to providing support and/or time off for women with children?

“Most parents have experienced emergency childcare needs – whether a nanny is difficult to book, a sitter cancels, school closes for the day or an elderly relative has an emergency. Having a reliable back-up plan can help reduce any added stress brought on by disruptions at home. That’s why GM sponsors Bright Horizons as a benefit to U.S. employees.”

Ref: pg 1, General Motors Childcare Policy

✓ Does the company provide child care support for employees?  

“Most parents have experienced emergency childcare needs – whether a nanny is difficult to book, a sitter cancels, school closes for the day or an elderly relative has an emergency. Having a reliable back-up plan can help reduce any added stress brought on by disruptions at home. That’s why GM sponsors Bright Horizons as a benefit to U.S. employees. GM subsidizes Bright Horizons Back-Up CareTM services. All GM employees can access up to 20 days of back-up care services annually with a small copay.”

Ref: pg 1, General Motors Childcare Policy

✘ Does the company offer subsidized child care?

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✘ Does the company offer paid maternity leave for birthing parents?

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✘ Does the company provide paid parental leave that extends beyond birthing parents to include surrogacy, adoption, and paternity leave?

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✘ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to supporting the health benefits of its female employees?

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✘ Does the company offer women-specific health benefits for female employees?

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✓ Does the company have a policy listing prohibited behaviors, such as harassment and retaliation?

“All employees are entitled to a work environment in which words and actions do not have even the appearance of disrespect.

Demeaning, disrespectful, or insensitive jokes, cartoons, pictures, language (particularly if they relate to race, sex, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression) are inappropriate for the GM work environment. Likewise, lewd, vulgar or profane gestures, and unwanted touching may be offensive and may result in an uncomfortable or hostile work environment. These types of conduct will not be tolerated in the workplace. GM’s facilities must be free of hostility resulting from sexually oriented and other prohibited behaviors. It is the responsibility of management and each employee to maintain an environment free of disrespect and hostility.”

Ref: pg 1, General Motors Anti-Harassment Policy

✘ Does the company mandate all employees to undergo harassment and discrimination training?

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✓ Does the company have a defined harassment policy that includes promptly addressing reported incidents?

“As in the case of other unfair employment practices, if you believe you have been subjected to harassment or conduct that violates this policy, you may bring your concerns to the attention of your immediate supervisor, personnel director, equal employment opportunity (EEO) or PHR Professional, or you may utilize appropriate and existing internal complaint procedures. If you are a union represented employee and would rather address your concerns with a union representative, that action is appropriate and understandable. However, such action will not necessarily result in notification to GM management of your concern or appropriate corrective action.”

Ref: pg 1, General Motors Anti-Harassment Policy

✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to helping external stakeholders address gender equality issues?

“We recognize that achieving a fully diverse workforce means building a foundation of talent at the youth level. Our partnerships with groups such as Black Girls Code, Girls Who Code and Girl Scouts of the USA advance learning and technical skills while building a bond with the female leaders of the future.”

Ref: pg 2, General Motors Gender Equality Statement

✓ Does the company offer and support initiatives that promote gender equality in the community?

✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to helping internal stakeholders/employees address gender equality issues?

“In 2021, we first announced our goal of 45-35-25, which strives to see 45% women and 35% professionals of color in senior leadership by 2025, knowing it was an aggressive and demanding target. And while we’ve made strides, notably adding two women to our Executive Team in 2022, pursuing that target remains our most essential DE&I goal for 2023.”

Ref: pg 2, General Motors 2023 DEI Report

✓ Does the company offer equity-focused trainings, speaker programs, or events for employees?

“The DE&I Council enhances employee engagement, facilitates education and generates ideas that shape our company’s culture. Of the 210 total members of the global and in-country councils, 74 were welcomed in 2022.”

Ref: pg 6, General Motors 2023 DEI Report

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