Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Stanley Black & Decker’s extended ERG community has grown to more than 12,000 employees in nine global ERGs, two Inclusion Councils and more than 90 unique chapters worldwide since we launched our Women’s Network in 2016.
These groups serve as powerful resources for our people, providing a focus for allyship and mentoring. They also act as agents of change in our surrounding communities, including serving as a direct link to support our social responsibility initiatives. Here, externally facing ESG strategies and DE&I sensibilities go hand in hand, amplifying our investments and support. Learn more about our inclusive workforce
Attracting “untapped talent” communities is intentional. The SBD Returner Program helps mid-career, primarily women professionals, who have taken two or more years for personal reasons, get back into the workforce. Our Abilities initiative is attracting people with cognitive and physical disabilities enter the workforce. Autism Speaks and the National Organization on Disability are partners to coach us about workforce readiness in order to welcome such an energized talent audience. We continue to enhance our workplace practices to become a sustainable Veteran employer of choice. And we continuously explore and learn about additional untapped talent communities, such as Second Chance citizens.
Stanley Black & Decker has created and implemented RISE, a program that takes a comprehensive approach to race and gender equity. RISE fosters a culture of equality that unlocks human potential and uncovers the key drivers of a workplace where all employees can advance and thrive.