Diversity, equity and inclusion is a journey. To organize our efforts and offer employees more concrete ways to get involved, we maintain an Advisory Committee that focuses on three areas — Culture for All, Access for All, and Marketplace for All.
Employees come from all areas of the company and have diverse backgrounds and continually work with leadership to implement or enhance ideas and programs. Read about some of those efforts below.
An effective team is one with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Our efforts to build an inclusive workplace focus on training, belonging, awareness and dialogue.
Nearly all Post Consumer Brands employees have completed diversity and inclusion training. Employees not only learn how to handle their own bias in the workplace but also gain greater awareness and appreciation for all difference.
As one of the most significant ways our employees foster a sense of inclusion and belonging, the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Post Consumer Brands provide connection, professional development and opportunities to meet employees across the company that share experiences and interests. Our ERGs are open to all and exist for the benefit of all.
Employees at Post Consumer Brands have access to a broad library of resources addressing many critical topics related to inclusion. We empower our leaders with the necessary tools to effectively manage diverse teams and support every team member in achieving success.
In the Post Consumer Brands hiring process and the broader workforce, we are pursuing the following efforts to support a strong pipeline of talent for the food manufacturing industry:
We sponsor STEM education programs across the U.S. that encourage underserved students to pursue careers in science, technology and engineering. Read more about our Battle Creek team’s mentor and sponsor program in partnership with Women in Science and Engineering.
We’re working to expand our relationships with colleges and universities. Post Consumer Brands’ newly formed DEI Outreach Network offers any employee the opportunity to offer ideas that help shape our recruitment efforts and participate as a company ambassador at career fairs, student group panel discussions, and other campus engagement events.
Each year, the Post Consumer Brands Talent team works with the Advisory Committee to review hiring practices, and other hiring related materials, with the aim of eliminating unintended bias and, improving inclusivity, and ensuring employment and advancement opportunities are accessible to all qualified individuals. Additionally, all hiring managers and those involved in the hiring process complete training specific to hiring to help identify and address their biases.
As part of our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, we work to authentically connect with all consumer groups to understand their needs and preferences so we can market our products responsibly and inclusively. Our marketing strives to represent all families who enjoy our food.
We take measures to ensure Post Consumer Brands’ products are promoted to an audience as diverse as the people who enjoy them. It starts with our people. In recent years, we have invited speakers to highlight diverse communications and inspire our teams to evaluate their own brands’ marketing and inclusivity.
We also partner across the organization to share perspectives and ideas. For example, Honey Bunches of Oats® cereal is the leading brand among Hispanic households. The Post Consumer Brands Marketing teams work closely with our Latino and Hispanic Employee Resource Group to translate marketing materials and reach Spanish-speaking audiences more authentically.
Grape-Nuts® cereal recently recognized their 125-year anniversary and the brand’s legacy of sponsoring adventurers, like Sir Admiral Byrd, by donating over $100,000 to support female mountain climbers, hikers and other adventurers. Meet the women taking center stage in a historically male-dominated field.
At Post Consumer Brands, we are passionate about creating a culture of acceptance and participation, which we cultivate through projects such as our grant programming and corporate volunteer activities.
In 2022, we distributed grants to local organizations chosen by employees as part of our Black History Month Recognition. This is part of a broader, growing focus on grassroots giving—providing employees with the opportunity to identify local, underserved organizations that need support.
Ingredients for Good is Post Consumer Brands’ companywide month of volunteering held each year throughout April. Employee efforts specifically aim to address food access in historically underserved communities of color. While projects may vary across the U.S. and Canada based on our communities’ unique needs, all employees are focused on the same goal—to feed hungry families. Read more about Ingredients for Good.
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day was created to raise awareness for the millions of shelter pets in need of a loving home and to celebrate those that found their forever homes. Learn about Post’s commitment to those efforts and how our employees are playing their part.
Whether you’re bringing home a spirited puppy or a cool cat, we’ve rounded up our employees’ clever pet name suggestions that are sure to make your furry companions stand out.
Throughout the month of April, Post Consumer Brands employees will participate in a variety of volunteer projects aimed at combatting food insecurity for the whole family.