Dentsply Sirona has been recognized with an Employee Voice Award (EVA) by Quantum Workplace for prioritizing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and embedding it throughout its organization and culture.
Dentsply Sirona's comprehensive DE&I strategy is a business imperative driven by its D&I Council. The Council champions initiatives within the company and community and is also committed to holding leaders accountable for driving sustainable outcomes in these areas.
“It is extremely rewarding to be recognized for our DE&I work in such a prestigious way,” said Lisa Yankie, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Dentsply Sirona. “We have worked diligently to ensure that our efforts are not just words, but actions which provide a measurable and meaningful impact on our organization and our society.”
Quantum Workplace is a leading provider of comprehensive employee engagement and performance software, and a national leader in data collection for nationally recognized Best Places to Work programs. Established in 2008, its Employee Voice Awards honor customer organizations that have made strides to boost employee engagement and strengthen organizational structure by connecting employees, team, and business success.
“Through our EVA awards program, we have the distinct honor every year of acknowledging customers who are making work better every day,” said Greg Harris, Quantum Workplace co-founder and CEO. “Dentsply Sirona’s DE&I efforts show a strong commitment to taking action in this area, and that employees are more engaged when they feel a sense of belonging at their organization and that their thoughts and ideas are welcomed and valued.”
Championing DE&I across the organization and in the industry
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are part of Dentsply Sirona’s overall commitment to taking action for a brighter world and ensuring a sustainable business framework. Dentsply Sirona is constantly seeking ways to foster a more inclusive culture and diverse workforce.
Additionally, Dentsply Sirona’s sustainability strategy BEYOND is highlighting the organization’s sustainability efforts both internally and externally, strengthening its focus on further diversifying supplier relationships and strategic partnerships to be more representative of the diverse tapestry of the communities it serves.
Across all levels of the organization, actions are being implemented to elevate DE&I awareness and increase its positive impact on the business. These include unconscious bias training for all employees, the expansion of employee resource groups, “Conversations of Understanding” sessions that connect employees on DE&I-related topics and early career and leadership development programs. The company has also set goals to achieve global gender parity and gender pay parity by 2025 and has adhered to the Paradigm for Parity pledge.
Dentsply Sirona is a long-time advocate of equity in the representation of women in dentistry and offers programs like the Smart Integration Award and First to 50, which provide career development opportunities and give a stronger voice to women in the industry. The company is also a founding partner of Women in DSO, a dental service organization highlighting the achievements of women in dentistry and empowering women leaders.
