THE IMI LAUNCHES THE AUTOMOTIVE DIVERSITY NETWORK

focused on driving diversity in the automotive sector, the IMI has launched the Automotive Diversity Network, a unique opportunity for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) leaders and advocates to come together to network and share EDI practices and protocols to help the sector overcome the challenges it faces.

The Network is the latest project from the IMI’s Diversity Task Force, an initiative launched in 2021 to address the root causes behind the lack of diversity that’s compounding the sector’s skills shortage.

By examining three of the largest under-represented groups within the automotive workplace – race and ethnicity, physical and non-visible disabilities, and gender and sexual orientation –the Diversity Task Force mapped the EDI landscape to understand the actions and support needed to accelerate change. Published in March 2022, its first Diversity Task Force Report was the catalyst for stimulating industry-wide debate, and has now led to the IMI forming the Automotive Diversity Network, open to members and non-members.

Vijayacitta Harvey, head of the IMI Diversity Task Force said: “The positive feedback from individuals and companies on the EDI work the IMI is undertaking has been hugely encouraging. It has also been tremendously exciting to see the number of professionals determined to join the movement in addressing the diversity imbalance.

“Amazing EDI work has and continues to be done by industry colleagues, but what has become apparent is the need for a forum that enables and facilitates the free exchange of ideas, knowledge and resources. The IMI is answering this need with the launch of the Automotive Diversity Network, extending the opportunity to all to be part of the sector’s EDI journey.”

Find out more and register your interest in joining the Automotive Diversity Network

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