Because the world is changing so quickly, there’s no time to waste in preparing for the future.
The nature of work and jobs keep changing, driven by industrial and technological innovations, but also by transformative events such as the global pandemic and even the looming threat of dislocations brought about by climate change. That’s why we’re so committed to helping our employees and our communities – particularly the next generation – gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive today and tomorrow.
Globally, 10 million jobs in manufacturing remain unfilled due to the skills gap. As a leader in manufacturing and innovation, we’re uniquely positioned to help.
We see fostering an inclusive internal culture of empathy and innovation as a foundational element of our ESG strategy, making us capable of transforming lives both for our people and in the world around us, so we can truly deliver on our purpose.
Our approach to quality education, SDG 4, and economic growth through decent work, SDG 8, includes upskilling and reskilling as we strive to give people the right tools to make an impact, empowering individuals to find valuable work in skilled professions and supporting more equitable economic growth for their communities.
We aim to enable 10 million creators and makers to thrive in a changing world by:
- Providing skill mobility for all of our employees in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
- Increasing access to makerspaces
- Partnering to drive STEAM education
- Nurturing vocational and trade skill
We continue to amplify our investments in our people, as each person’s individual growth and evolution becomes our collective strength.
Across our global enterprise, we are working to create immersive and equitable employee experiences animated by our socially and emotionally intelligent culture of belonging – for productive, collaborative and shared excellence.
Recognizing that talent is a competitive advantage, we are investing in building a talent pipeline and a differentiated people experience. Unlocking the synergies of people and technology, we are democratizing training and development with AI-powered platforms and tools – all with the goal of giving our people more power over their work and personal growth trajectories.
We’re committed to supporting a thriving, productive, “stronger together” culture of safety, respect, inclusion, engagement and well-being for all.
A healthy workforce is how we thrive. Our Wellness Toolkit, Healthy for Life program and other initiatives help employees take care of their physical, financial, mental and social well-being. And we support employees at all levels of the organization in developing their capabilities and careers.
In 2020, we appointed our first Chief Medical Officer, with a mission that includes optimizing the well-being of our employees as we build out our health and wellness infrastructure. While the position is not novel, we are rare in having a working physician in this role. Learn more about our actions
“There’s extraordinary commitment here to well-being. I have the privilege of teaming and traveling across Stanley Black & Decker to listen to our people and raise awareness of what we offer to keep them well and safe, as we work together to meet the challenges of this ever-changing world.”
Dr. Mitchell McClure, Chief Medical Officer
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