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Williams-Sonoma Places 77 on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity 2021
April 28,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) has announced it has been named as one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity 2021, ranking number 77 on the overall list – moving up from number 167 last year – and number 4 in the retail and wholesale industry. The prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
“Equality is the cornerstone of our business, and we are proud to be recognized for our continuous progress in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace for our associates,” said Laura Alber, president and CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. “Guided by our values, we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging that celebrates and amplifies the best talent, ideas, and growth opportunities for our associates.”
Williams-Sonoma is continuously working to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities it serves. A few highlights include:
- Maintaining a balance of gender representation at all levels of the organization, with 69% of all associates, including 52% in vice president and above positions, and 50% of the Board of Directors identifying as female
- Providing benefits coverage for transgender-inclusive services
- Identifying and establishing associate networks to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the company
- Creating and executing on our Equity Action Plan that strives to guide and measure progress against our commitments for a racially diverse workforce at all levels of the organization
Companies named Best Employers for Diversity were selected based on Statista's innovative methodology, guaranteeing unbiased results, and providing reliable insights. As part of the evaluation, more than 50,000 employees were surveyed in U.S. companies with a minimum of 1,000 employees. Visit Forbes for the list and the company rankings here.