Here are a few frequently asked questions about diversity.

What is the Johnson & Johnson Global Diversity & Inclusion Vision?
To maximize the global power of diversity and inclusion to drive superior business results and sustainable competitive advantage.

How will the Johnson & Johnson companies achieve this vision?
By developing skilled, high performance workforces that are reflective of the diverse global marketplace. By fostering inclusive cultures that embrace our differences and drive innovation to accelerate growth. By working with business leaders to identify and establish targeted market opportunities for consumers across diverse demographic segments. By cultivating external relationships with professional, patient, and civic groups to support business priorities.

Why is Johnson & Johnson focusing on diversity?
Excellence in global diversity will ensure our ability to meet the demands of a changing world with a vision worthy of our Credo values and our commitment to be the leader in health care across the globe. When we achieve our Global Diversity & Inclusion Vision, diversity becomes one of our most important competitive advantages.

Isn’t diversity the same as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action efforts?
While our U.S. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs are related to and support our diversity initiative, the diversity focus is a global concept that helps make our work environments supportive of the success of all employees, creating environments that are attractive to diverse applicant pools. It makes us an “employer of choice.” As we look outward, it ensures that we respect and understand our customers both here in the United States and throughout the world.

Isn’t diversity focused primarily on the U.S?
Though the elements of diversity can vary, the challenges and opportunities arising from differences among customers and employees present global issues. Each country is experiencing demographic and societal trends that indicate the need for increasing our diversity awareness and skills.

How is global diversity defined at Johnson & Johnson?
Across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, global diversity is defined as a variety of similar and different characteristics among people including age, gender, race, religion, national origin, physical ability, sexual orientation, thinking style, background and all other attributes that make each person unique.