Case Study: How Cornerstone Building Brands is Creating a Diverse, Inclusive Workplace

Cornerstone Building Brands is a manufacturing employer committed to creating a workplace culture where DE&I is not just prioritized but celebrated. Here are some of the actions they’ve taken to make their commitment a reality:

Create a DE&I Council which meets monthly to focus on strategic alignment, communications, coaching, training, metrics, and governance.
Establish 4 ERGs (Women!, Patriots, Pride, and Unity) that meet to learn, plan events, address concerns, and foster mentoring opportunities.
Sign the NAM Pledge for Action and taking 44 tangible actions towards its commitment to the pledge and broader DE&I goals.
Include a DE&I statement in all job descriptions and ensure there is pay-scale parity.

Read more about Cornerstone Building Brands’ efforts and tips here. If you’re interested in learning more about what your organization can do to build a diverse and inclusive workplace, check out the MI’s Diversity + Inclusion Benchmarking in Manufacturing report.