The alcoholic beverages company, cited as an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, was credited for having no pay gap when it comes to gender and for creating gender parity among its executive leadership. “When we harness the power of our individual differences, capabilities and experiences we create an amazing place for our people to work,” notes Geraldine Joanes, human resources director at Diageo Australia. “Without a doubt, our inclusive and diverse culture gives us a distinct competitive advantage that contributes to achieving our ambition to be one of the best performing businesses in Australia.”
Diageo Australia parent, London-based Diageo, grabbed the top spot for gender equality on the Equileap 2019 Global Gender Equality Report and Ranking. That ranking analyzed 3,519 companies in 23 developed economies.