Appreciating Diversity
"Embracing all of the ways in which we are different — beyond race and gender — fosters innovation and cultivates an environment in which people aspire to work and build long-term careers."
- Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer, Hormel Foods
Diversity and Inclusion
Our success is a direct result of the solid teamwork and efforts of individuals who bring various backgrounds and areas of expertise.
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A Workplace Where Everyone's Welcome
At Hormel Foods, we embrace diversity not just because it’s a good thing to do, but because it makes us a better company.
We have made expanding the diversity of our workforce a key objective of our organization. By establishing relationships with organizations at over 50 universities and colleges and focusing outreach to historically diverse national organizations, we strive to attract talented graduates who will have a successful career at Hormel Foods. We evaluate our goals yearly to ensure we are recruiting and retaining talent effectively and improving where necessary.
Employee Resource Groups
To help create and maintain an inclusive work environment which supports diversity, we have created three employee resource groups. These groups offer opportunities for people to come together to build relationships, foster development, provide education, and share information and ideas on common issues of interest.
Hormel Foods African American Resource Group
Hormel Foods Asian American Professional Association
Women Our Way