Inclusion and Diversity is the beating heart of Kantar. It’s in the work we do, and in the way we interact with one another. We know that through accepting and appreciating the diversity of our individual experiences, we can continue to lead the pack when it comes to data, insights, and consulting. It’s also how we get the best out of our people.

And nobody understands that culture better than them.

We have six Employee Resource Groups, and there’s a whole range of people involved in the running of each. Ran by our colleagues, and each sponsored by a member of the executive leadership, our ERG's aim to drive change across our business and ensure we continue to build on being an inclusive place to work.

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Building an Inclusive Culture

"At Kantar, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that represents the world we work in. We believe that creating a culture of belonging, where we value the diversity of our colleagues, is integral for people to grow and flourish. Our ambitions is for Inclusion and Diversity to be part of how we work every day in every activity."
Megan Cross, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant

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Inclusion and Diversity is just part of how we work at Kantar, because when your business is all about people, it just comes naturally. But that doesn't mean we don't also work to better our approaches and improve our responses. Across Kantar, there are initiatives in place to help everyone get the most out of their time here.

We have a Global Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) Steering Committee, which consists of our most senior leaders, who align our I&D strategy with our wider business objectives and purpose. However, Kantar is a global organisation operating in diverse markets, each with different I&D challenges, priorities and opportunities. That’s why we also have 38 I&D Steering Committees at the local market level.

Our market I&D Steering Committees work to develop, and deliver, against an I&D plan that is specific to the needs of their region. Their initiatives have included policymaking, delivery of allyship training, and mentoring programmes.

Our annual I&D report shows the progress we have made and the areas we need to improve. Check out our 2022 report for all the latest information.

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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Open to everyone who joins Kantar, our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups who support Kantar to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. They are integral to us achieving our overall I&D strategy.

The groups are led and participated in by colleagues from across Kantar who share a characteristic. Our ERGs also include allies, essentially any employees who want to learn more and pledge their support.

We have six global ERGs at Kantar.

Our ERGs

Accessibility
No Limits
Pride@Kantar
Women at Kantar
Parents and Carers
CREW (Culture, Race and Ethnicity at Work)

The Accessibility ERG is a community that provides support and fosters respect and inclusion for people with conditions and disabilities, both visible and invisible, temporary and permanent.

Executive Sponsor - Chris Jansen

Aims

Educate and uplift those within Kantar who are neurodivergent or disabled.
Provide a community for people who support or care for individuals with disabilities and neurodivergencies in their lives.
Work with other ERGs to promote intersectionality.

Key Dates

October - Disability Employment Awareness Month
December - International Day of Persons with Disabilities

No Limits seeks to promote age inclusiveness through support offered from the very beginning of your time here. It’s not just for the more senior among our staff – it’s for everyone. The key message is that we’ll likely all need support in our older age one day, so why not start it from your first day?

Lead - Mark Whiting
Executive Sponsor - Will Galgey

Aims

Promote age inclusiveness from the beginning of a person's time at Kantar

Key Dates

August - International Youth Day
October – International Day of Older Persons

Want to see more? Check out our video all about our No Limits ERG.

Pride is our LGBTQI+ community, open to both those who identify as such but also for allies to show their support.

Lead - Anja Milosavljevic and Christine Matthew
Executive Sponsor - Caroline Frankum

Aims

Drive a better understanding of the LGBTQI+ community within Kantar and beyond.
Make sure the executive team and other leaders are effective allies.
Set up a mentorship program to both educate and learn from our members.
Celebrate and commemorate key dates in the LGBTQI+ calendar.
Influence structural change – policies, procedures, and practices.

Key Dates

March - International Transgender Day of Visibility
June - Pride Month
October - National Coming Out Day
December - World AIDS Day

Watch our Pride ERG video to find out a bit more about the great work they do.

Women at Kantar strives for achieving gender equality in the workplace by empowering women and allies across the business to engage, learn and drive positive change to help women realize their full potential.

Lead - Tejal Shah
Executive Sponsors - Wayne Levings

Aims

Inspiring women through engagement with role models and allies, amplifying thought leadership through Disruption Talks
Empowering women through networking and development opportunities to be their best selves
Supporting Women in Technology to build career pathways at Kantar
Influencing the hardwiring of sustainable change in Kantar’s DNA through our people processes and policies to remove gender bias
Building an inclusive community to ensure all Women at Kantar are represented and their voices are heard across Kantar [including intersectionality issues with our other ERGs]

Key Dates

March - International Women’s Day
October - World Menopause Day

Meet Tejal and find out more about our Women at Kantar ERG in our video.

Parents and Carers is a group for working parents and carers within Kantar, who can share their experiences of balancing their personal and professional lives. As we continue to offer you the option to work remotely around the globe, the lines between work and family time can easily become blurred; Parents & Carers are here to help you keep all the plates spinning.

Lead - Frances Bentley
Executive Sponsor - Gonzalo Fuentes

Aims

Provide an empathetic, understanding environment for parents and carers in the workplace.

Key Dates

May - International Day of Families
June - Global Day of Parents

Want to find out more? Watch the video from our Parents and Carers ERG.

CREW brings together individuals of different cultures, races and ethnicities in the workplace.

Leads - Adrian Florence and Amira Sabir
Executive Sponsors - Andy Doyle and Adeola Tejumola

Aims

Inspire, education, and drive action about the value of Inclusion and Diversity for all
This community strives to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace by addressing challenges and celebrating our differences.
CREW is a safe space where you can listen, learn, and be heard irrespective of your background.

Key Dates

February - Black History Month (USA)
May - World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
June - World Refugee Day
October - Black History Month (UK)

We also celebrate cultural and religious holidays with our members, like Chinese New Year, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Eid, and any others that feel relevant to the people we’re seeking to celebrate.

Watch what Adrian and Amira had to say about the aims or our CREW ERG.

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