Sixteen Johnson & Johnson employees participated in a social experiment as part of the new Unconscious Bias campaign to find out how biases might cloud our impression of people surrounding us at work. But see for yourself.
This year, the LGBT+ community (LGBT+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other spectrums of sexuality) is once again celebrating the successes of their history in various ways around the world in June. Over the past two decades, Switzerland has undergone a significant transformation that has led to greater acceptance and inclusion of the LGBT+ community. Nevertheless, conflicts and prejudice remain both within and outside the LGBT+ community. Given the diversity of identities, orientations and beliefs, this year's motto for Zurich Pride is: "Free in every way - since 30 years". As a proud partner of Zurich Pride, it is very important to us to promote inclusion and to set a sign against discrimination.
Unconscious Biases are everywhere. They are social stereotypes about a certain group of people that each of us form outside of our own conscious awareness, triggered by our brain making a quick judgement. Gender, appearance, ethnicity, profession, and many other characteristics – they all influence the assessments that we make of people.
At Johnson & Johnson Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are cornerstones of the company’s Credo. J&J believes in collaborating with organizations that have a positive social impact. In this context, the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies in Switzerland is proud to announce a new partnership with autismus deutsche schweiz (ads), the largest non-profit organization in Switzerland, supporting and advocating for people living with autism and their caregivers.
At Johnson & Johnson we believe in gender equality and we call out biases. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day. We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality and stand up for it. From challenge comes change, and with change follows action. Let's all choose to challenge! Watch our International Women’s Day video to see how our employees #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021
Every year during the month of June, the LGBT+ community around the globe celebrates in a number of different ways the achievements of the LGBT+ history (LGBT+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other spectrums of sexuality). Switzerland has experienced a fundamental shift in values towards greater acceptance and inclusion of LGBT+ people over the last twenty years. However, conflict and prejudice is still a prevailing topic in and outside the LGBT+ community. There are different identities, orientations and beliefs. That’s why this year’s Zurich Pride motto is «Lass uns darüber reden» (Let’s talk about it). As a partner of Zurich Pride for the 5 th year in a row, we as Johnson & Johnson in Switzerland also continue the conversation and set a sign for equality, supporting SDG 10 (Sustainable Development Goal) towards reducing inequalities.
