The Progress of Diversity and Inclusion at AstraZeneca

“An individual’s opportunity to check their own personal values against the values of an employer during recruitment ensures a more authentic organisational culture where inclusion is seen as the ‘norm’”

David Westbury, Global Graduate Programme Lead at AstraZeneca, spoke to myGwork about the effort behind creating an inclusive culture within graduate programs, and the positive impact of their Employee Resource Group. He also discussed his 40-year career at AstraZeneca and its legacy companies, giving a unique perspective into how the business has developed.

“I remember leading a training session for managers entitled ‘Authentic Leadership’ which focused on the importance of being a manager who was genuine and seen as credible,” he said.

“I remember thinking ‘who am I to teach others that they should be open and honest, when I’m choosing to withhold a large part of who I am?’ Since then, I’ve been truthful with everyone, and it’s made life so much easier and happier.  When I met my partner Paul in 2004, his family welcomed me as his partner, and I have been able to do the same with my family.”

Read David Westbury’s full article with myGwork in Attitude here.

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