Printable Version FedEx Express Belgium wins Diversity Award

FedEx Express has been again recognized for its excellent policy on diversity in the workplace in Belgium. The diversity award was granted by the Great Place to Work^® Institute as part of an annual survey organized in association with the Vlerick Leuven Ghent Management School. FedEx has also been rated as the second best large employer (500 employees or more) in Belgium.  

“It is a great honor for FedEx to be recognized as a company that feels very strongly about diversity”, said Patrick Stienlet, FedEx Express MD Operations for Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. “Our priority is to treat all employees in the same respectful way, regardless of their gender, nationality or religion. This positive result shows that our efforts are very much appreciated by our employees.”

Employee motivation is at the core of FedEx’s business strategy and continuing success, as satisfied and empowered employees are more likely to deliver outstanding customer service. In Belgium for instance, FedEx employs people from 40 different nationalities. Just under a third of couriers, a career that is traditionally perceived to be male dominated, are female and even more than a third of managers in the company are women. 11% of the workforce has enjoyed career break opportunities last year, including as well men and managers, without negative impact on their career progression. FedEx has a number of innovative diversity initiatives programs such as a monthly calendar which informs employees about various religious and cultural celebrations for the diverse range of religions and cultures represented at FedEx. The company also tries to be flexible in its approach to employees who may need to adapt their work schedule during religious festivals, such as Ramadan, when many Muslims fast during daylight hours.

For more information on the Great Place to Work^® survey in Belgium, please visit www.vlerick.be/greatplacetowork/index.html. More information on the Great Place to Work^® Institute itself can be found on www.greatplacetowork-europe.com.