"Culture Changemakers" is a call to action. It shows that implementing DEI in industry doesn't have to be a revolutionary challenge. It can be a complex process, but it's worth the effort. All it takes is to start—step by step—by understanding the needs of the people we work with.
Creating an inclusive workplace culture in the manufacturing environment is a challenge — but also a great opportunity. Building a workplace where everyone feels respected, seen, and safe is not only ethically right but also makes strong business sense. In this article, we present how industry leaders in Poland are successfully implementing DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) practices. We are the first in Poland to explore DEI in the manufacturing sector and have invited leading companies to share their experiences.
Diversity in the workplace is becoming the norm — more and more organisations are prioritising equality across gender, age, and nationality. Yet there’s still a form of diversity that remains largely overlooked: neurodiversity. ADHD, autism spectrum, dyslexia, dyspraxia — these are not just clinical terms. They represent the everyday reality of hundreds of thousands of people in Poland and millions across Europe. Their unique skills, work styles, and ways of thinking can be a major asset — if we allow them to thrive in environments that understand and support them.
How do we change the approach to diversity, equality and inclusion so that it becomes more than an "occasional" initiative? Aakanksha Mehra - Project Manager and DEI Ambassador at Heineken Global Shared Services Krakow - talks about how to make DEI a habit.
