At Rich’s Mexico, we’re nurturing a culture of care for women. Talking openly and giving support compassionately. Paving the way for a safer society.

In 2021, our female associates created the Associate Resource Group (ARG): Mujeres. A platform to discuss the challenges they face and level the playing field. A community where sharing a personal experience helps others to feel safe and supported.

Domestic violence is an important issue for women in Mexico. To raise awareness, we supported one of our associates to talk to 38 fellow colleagues about overcoming a violent relationship and the ways anyone in a similar situation can access support without shame.

We also hosted Tere Díaz – speaker, strategic coach, author and specialist in violence prevention and care – at a conference on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2021. She explained how to detect the different types of violence and how to avoid it in different situations.

We know that what happens to someone personally can affect them professionally. It’s why we provide support that empowers our colleagues at home and in the workplace. So everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

In India, we’re creating ripples of change, sparking positive, open mindsets among our associates.

We’re working to empower better experiences for traditionally excluded groups. From elevating more women to middle and senior management positions and hiring more female leaders, to holding awareness sessions for leaders to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe in the workplace.

Together with Sarthak – an NGO providing vocational training for disadvantaged women and people with disabilities – we’re sponsoring training sessions to equip differently abled people with the skills and confidence to make a living and become economically independent.

These are just some of the actions our India team is taking to support a thriving and inclusive workforce and grow fulfilling careers. Because when it comes down to it, we’re all part of the same Rich’s family.

Graphic designer. Para-athlete. Award winner. Motivational speaker. These are just some of the achievements in Disha Pandya’s inspirational journey.

Since joining the Rich’s team in Mumbai as a Graphic Design Manager, Disha, who was born with achondroplasia – a genetic disorder that causes dwarfism – has broken down stereotypes and inspired a deeper understanding of how to support those with disabilities.

An accomplished motivational speaker and Indian national badminton para-athlete, Disha recently competed in the 4th National Para-Badminton Championships, cheered on by our associates. She also received a National Award for Ambitious People with Disability, demonstrating her outstanding contribution to her community.

We’re proud to support Disha and her fellow colleagues as we champion diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and wider society.

We believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is a better workplace – one where people of different ages, backgrounds, experiences and genders sit side by side, making amazing things happen.

Creating an environment for everyone to thrive starts with taking care of all our associates. At Rich’s UK – by listening to our associates, tuning in to their unique stories and understanding their different needs – we’re crafting policies that provide comfort, security and advice to support people, no matter where they are in their lives.

Our maternity leave policies are flexible, so every expectant person can make the right choice for their circumstances. We also expanded our compassionate leave policy to include time off for pregnancy loss.

At the same time, we’re championing mental health awareness, providing access to mental health advice and 1:1 coaching sessions.

And we’re supporting those returning to the workforce, including veterans and women. By partnering with organizations helping these groups, we’re nurturing people through their first steps back into the workplace.

We’re devoting this important time and energy because we want our associates to have exceptional experiences and enrich their lives.

In Brazil, Rich’s is empowering inclusion through open conversation, education and training.

To begin, we’re focusing on supporting women; our LGBTQ+ community; people of diverse races and ethnicities; and people with disabilities. For each of these groups, we’re working to boost recruitment efforts and increase learning and development opportunities. We’re building dedicated Associate Resource Groups (ARGs), so everyone has a space to connect and share their perspectives.

Encouraging inclusion throughout the organization comes from the top. So, we’re raising awareness about individual beliefs through conversations with our leaders and company-wide talks. And we’re paving the way for a workplace that speaks with inclusive language through new guidelines.

Achieving diversity, equity and inclusion doesn’t happen overnight. But thanks to our willingness to listen, learn and act we’re making progress – progress that’s been recognized by the São Paulo State Seal of Diversity, an award given to companies that successfully include diversity in their strategy.

Innovate. Celebrate. Do what’s right. These values drive us to help consumers access the products they know and love. So, when we identified an opportunity to reach the growing Hispanic population in the US – we knew we could provide them with the foods that bring them closer to their roots.

To see a new product line through to fruition, we focus on learning, listening and collaborating. Our US product team worked hand in hand with our Research and Insights team in Mexico to gain a full understanding of this group’s needs and interests. By setting out to find what products resonate in Mexico and what appeals to those living in the US, we discovered a host of new recipes and ingredients.

The result is an entirely new Hispanic product category. It spans celebration foods like tres leches to seasonal items like Rosca that help honor the traditions of El Día De Los Reyes.

By expanding our offerings to respect different cultures and reach new communities, we’re inviting more people to our table.