At sanofi-aventis, our commitment to diversity does not end at the recruitment process.  With an equal focus on recruitment and retention, our global diversity charter serves as a continuous reminder of our pledge to embrace and foster the development of every individual at every level of our organization. By instituting meaningful training and career development programs that produce tangible results as well as ensuring a focus on supplier diversity, we will enrich our workplace today while positively impacting our workforce of tomorrow.  Below are examples of training and development programs offered at sanofi-aventis. 

Within the first days of employment with sanofi-aventis, individuals are educated about the importance of diversity within our organization. New employees are encouraged to network and participate in career development workshops.

Leadership is proactively educated about the significant impact diversity has on our long-term success and takes action to recruit, retain and advance diverse talent.

Diversity is embedded in every section of management training. By learning to lead in a diverse environment, managers are equipped to effectively develop individual and team talents.

Women Inspiring Sanofi-aventis Excellence (WISE) contributes towards developing all employees through networking, mentoring and sharing experiences.  The group coordinates and sponsors events, presentations and workshops reflecting the needs and interests of the women at sanofi-aventis. We encourage members to take part in training to expand their leadership, presentation and organizational skills.

Sanofi-aventis is a strong advocate for supplier diversity.  This reflects both our ambition to be a leading pharmaceutical company and our commitment to the communities where we live and work. To help strengthen diverse firms, whether they are current or prospective suppliers of ours, we form close relationships, which drive business results and leverage investment in them. Sanofi-aventis is working to provide visible leadership in diverse supplier advocacy groups to ensure the availability of tools, techniques, approaches and guidance in order to ensure the success of small and diverse businesses in the U.S.

Sanofi-aventis is dedicated to becoming the preferred employer of a diverse workforce. We will continue to add and enhance diversity programs that bring value to our employees and to our organization.