At Eczacıbaşı Group, we regard inequalities of opportunity arising from differences in gender roles, age, physical appearance and ability, ethnic background, beliefs and other identity dimensions as barriers to economic and social development. We design and manage our business processes with this perspective, guided by the principle of equal opportunity for all.
Eczacıbaşı Group’s journey in equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion
In its early efforts on equal opportunities, Eczacıbaşı Group took pioneering steps by playing an active role both in Türkiye and on international platforms, contributing to the advancement of equality practices in the business world. In 2013, the Group became a signatory of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). It also actively participated in the Equality at Work Platform of the Ministry of Family and Social Services, contributing to knowledge sharing and the dissemination of best practices.
Alongside these initiatives, the Group launched a wide range of programs to advance gender equality and to contribute to the empowerment of women employees. In 2013, training programs were introduced to raise awareness and knowledge on gender equality in all areas of life, starting with the workplace. In the same year, the Group implemented flexible working hours, which later evolved into remote working practices, with the aim of supporting employees in achieving a healthier work life balance.
In 2012, as part of the Equal Opportunities Model (FEM) initiative carried out in collaboration with KAGİDER and the World Bank, Eczacıbaşı Group was awarded the Gender Equality Award by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in recognition of its efforts in this field.
A new chapter in equal opportunities: AllforAll
As of 2017, Eczacıbaşı Group initiated a comprehensive transformation across all business processes, from recruitment to leadership practices, under its equal opportunities platform named AllforAll. This marked the beginning of a Group-wide cultural shift, contributing to Türkiye’s future at every level of the organization.
Working in close collaboration with McKinsey, a global management consulting firm with extensive expertise in equal opportunities, Eczacıbaşı Group set out to elevate its performance to best in class. The project aimed to monitor performance in equal opportunities on a regular basis, define concrete action areas, and continuously improve policies and practices. The Group also published a manifesto, declaring its strong commitment and particularly its goals regarding women’s employment, both to its employees and to the public. In line with this commitment, human resources policies were further developed to support women’s participation in the workforce and to contribute to their empowerment throughout their careers.
AllforAll policies and practices deliver tangible results
As of 2024, Eczacıbaşı Group’s domestic policies and programs, implemented with the goal of fostering a more fair, equal and inclusive working life, continue to deliver strong and measurable outcomes:
- With a 45% share of women in technology roles, the Group stands above the global average.
- By basing career progression and compensation on competencies and development, and by preventing gender based pay disparities, the Group continues to be recognized as a global best practice.
- While increasing the share of women in white collar positions to 40%, half of all new hires joining the Group are now women.
- The proportion of women in management has reached 37%, exceeding the global average.
Renewed AllforAll commitments
As of 2024, Eczacıbaşı Group has expanded its equal opportunities goals beyond gender equality, adopting a comprehensive approach that rejects all forms of discrimination. As the most concrete expression of its commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone at Eczacıbaşı, the AllforAll manifesto has been renewed in line with diversity and inclusion objectives.
AllforAll at Eczacıbaşı
Without regard for
how tall or short,
old or young,
fair or dark,
we are,
Without regard for our
origin or faith,
name or reputation,
gender or identity,
earnings or expenditures, and
what some people call “handicaps,”
We grow our business, our minds and ambitions,
We flourish through equal opportunities.
AllforAll at Eczacıbaşı means:
Nurturing shared wisdom,
Embracing differences,
Growing through diversity.
Our policies and practices in equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion
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At every compensation cycle, we ensure that no systematic pay gap emerges in favor of or against any group. Salaries are reviewed and adjusted based on market data, individual performance, competencies and changes in role scope.
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We work with determination to increase women’s representation in industry, sales and technology. Through our IndustryforAll, SalesforAll and TechnologyforAll committees, we continuously strengthen our commitments to equal opportunities across every step of the employee journey.
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We believe that ensuring equal opportunities in working life is only possible by supporting social equality as a whole. Accordingly, we provide childcare support to all our women colleagues to help strengthen work life balance, and we offer three weeks of paternity leave so that new fathers at Eczacıbaşı can equally share in the most precious early moments of their children’s lives.
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Through our Ethics Committee structure, we take a firm stand against all forms of inequality and discrimination.
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We offer an equal opportunity career journey to all Eczacıbaşı colleagues. Our human resources systems ensure equal access to career development, learning and feedback processes, regardless of geography, title, seniority or role. Through our online learning catalogue, all employees can simultaneously access training opportunities and submit learning requests.
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We listen to every voice in order to strengthen the employee experience. To foster engagement and deliver the best possible employee experience, we regularly conduct annual engagement surveys where all employees can anonymously share their ideas, experiences, emotions and suggestions.
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We support equal opportunities in working life by increasing women’s employment. Within the scope of our “Refer a Friend” program, we apply positive action in favor of women candidates.
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We design our working environments to be accessible and inclusive for everyone. Production facilities are organized to provide ergonomic and comfortable working conditions, taking into account the diverse needs of our colleagues.
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We promote women’s employment in technical roles. Through dedicated training programs in manufacturing operations, we support the development of women colleagues in industrial positions and contribute to strengthening their career paths.
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We invest in increasing women’s representation in the future workforce. In areas such as technology and sales, where the share of women is relatively low, we collaborate with universities and support female students to expand the talent pipeline.
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We support young women in their vocational journeys. By offering internship opportunities at our production facilities to female students in vocational high schools, we help them take their first steps into professional life.
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We encourage women’s participation in economic and social life. In the regions where our production facilities operate, we contribute to the economic and social empowerment of women, collaborate with civil society organizations, support women’s cooperatives, and take part in literacy initiatives.