A global company, a local challenge

HP is one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of PCs and printers globally, with a widespread presence in numerous international markets. Its global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policies and practices don't prevent it from remaining attentive to adapting to local challenges and needs.

In Italy, HP has identified an opportunity to strengthen its commitment to crucial themes such as equity, inclusion, and respect for diversity within its organization. To achieve this significant goal, HP turned to Idib Group to make its Italian reality a model of openness and acceptance, integrating messages of diversity, equity, and inclusion into employees' daily lives.

To address this challenge, Idib Group launched a long-term development program, working in collaboration with the HP Italy team. The agency provided strategic support and project management to ensure the best program design and execution.

Additionally, Idib Group created an internal communication platform on SharePoint, serving as a digital hub to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion values within the company.

The core of the program revolved around immersive workshops and training events designed to raise employee awareness of these critical topics and foster a mindset shift.

Through a simple and intuitive user experience, the Sharepoint website engages employees with informative content, videos of proposed events, and practical resources to promote an open and welcoming company culture. The platform becomes a virtual space where employees can relive the most significant moments of the DE&I program events, fostering the dissemination of diversity, equity, and inclusion values.

Idib Group designed and conducted a series of extremely interactive and engaging workshops and training events.

In particular, the DE&I Conversations provided a dedicated environment for discussing and learning about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) topics, facilitating reflection and development of the Group and the Team, while putting DE&I values into practice in daily work. Through open and free dialogue, employees had the opportunity to explore different perspectives, understand challenges faced by colleagues, and learn practical tools to promote an inclusive work environment.

These events, featuring group discussions and personal testimonies, promoted a mindset shift and increased awareness and respect for cultural, ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation differences.

The DE&I Conversations made valuable contributions to the company's management by identifying actionable steps and areas of intervention to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.

The program was implemented using a bottom-up approach, focused on employee empowerment. In collaboration with the HP Italy team, a group of Ambassadors was identified and trained within the company—passionate and motivated individuals committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Ambassadors played a key role in encouraging participation and enthusiasm among colleagues, spreading the program's values, and supporting the organizational team during the implementation of initiatives.

With a participation rate exceeding 70% of the staff and extremely positive feedback, the Idib Group program has demonstrated encouraging results in integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into HP Italy's corporate culture.

Employees have expressed greater appreciation for the company's initiatives and renewed commitment to embracing differences. Additionally, the company has seen increased employee satisfaction and engagement, contributing to a more collaborative and productive work environment.

The outcomes of this program have solidified HP Italy's position as a benchmark example for other companies seeking to promote equity, inclusion, and respect for diversity.