Through its Side by Side program, Prysmian Group has committed that by 2020, 40% of hired staff, 12% of executives and 10% of top managers will be women. You can see some of their current stats regarding their transparent workforce makeup here.

Prysmian Group is also taking a close look at what diversity really MEANS. What is diversity? Does it really mean anything, especially through the eyes of our next generation of workers? The adults in this video see differences (men vs. women, race, etc.). The children see none. We have to fix it quickly before they enter the workforce.

About Prysmian Group

Prysmian Group is a world leader in the supply of cables and systems for energy and telecommunications and was founded in 2011 through the union of Draka and Prysmian. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (PRY), the company has 140 years of experience, annual sales of $7.5B euros, 82 plants in 50 countries and 21,000 employees. From the world’s tallest building to the deepest submarine cables, Prysmian contributes to energy and communication needs across all continents.

Headquartered in Lexington, S.C., Prysmian Group operates 11 plants in North America serving the telecom and energy markets.

  • Revenue: $1.5 Billion
  • Employees: 2,500