About Us Our Brands Sustainability Careers Investors Contact Us We value a work environment that works for everyone. HOME SUSTAINABILITY Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Culture A diverse workforce allows us to benefit from a variety of perspectives and strengthens our global competitiveness. As Smithfield grows, we continue to invest in a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can learn, develop and reach their full potential. View our corporate news View our case studies Download our sustainability report Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Highlights and Achievements Smithfield employees — our 63,000-strong essential service workforce — were put to the task in 2020. We are proud to say they not only met but exceeded the demands of the moment. As the widespread health and economic impacts of COVID-19 became increasingly apparent in the early part of the year, our employees emerged as heroes who, together with thousands of family farmers and supply chain partners, successfully sustained the U.S. food supply during extremely trying times. Alongside the challenges of the pandemic, 2020 also highlighted difficult truths about race, justice and opportunity in the United States. We are committed to providing opportunities for every one of our heroes across every aspect of our business. Our new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion pillar, with its ambitious goals and targets, reflects our intent. We are investing in a learning culture that creates career paths for our employees. Our comprehensive Unity and Action strategy, announced internally in June, details our commitment to foster a diverse and inclusive Smithfield business through investments in educational and supply chain initiatives, which are now well underway. OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM We celebrated the graduation of the inaugural cohort of our Operations Leadership Program (OLP), a key component of our Unity and Action strategy designed to create a robust pipeline of diverse candidates to fill management positions within our company. FOSTERING CAREER DIVERSITY We launched our two-year $5 million commitment to build access to and foster diversity in food education; agriculture; and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. INCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL FUTURE We pledged $10 million over three years to remove barriers to funding for minority farmers and suppliers to help build a stronger, more inclusive agricultural future. Our Goals And Targets 2020 PERFORMANCE FUTURE TARGETS In our continuing commitment to sustainability, this is a new pillar for 2021. Our focus is a strategy for diversity, equity and inclusion where everyone has a role to play." - Schwanzetta Williams, Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Building a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Business The year 2020 gave us pause to reflect on the importance of unity and the need for action in light of the ongoing conversation calling for a more inclusive, equal and just society. Our journey toward creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace started many years ago, and our Unity and Action strategy extends this long-standing commitment to ensure our employees can feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. While we recognize that the fabric of our workforce is already very diverse, we know there is more we can do to promote equity and inclusion. Whether on farms, in our facilities, through our supply chains or in the communities we serve, we are intent on developing dedicated programs to make a meaningful impact by strengthening diversity in our management ranks, creating educational opportunities to attract diverse employees and broadening diversity across the agricultural supply chain. While we recognize that the fabric of our workforce is already very diverse, we know there is more we can do to promote equity and inclusion. Our Commitment to Our Employees Our Commitment to Future Leaders in Food and Agriculture Our Commitment to Diversity in Agriculture Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Spotlights At Smithfield, we want to ensure that each employee and job candidate is embraced for their unique strengths and background. 1 OF 3 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION SCHWANZETTA WILLIAMS, VP, TALENT ACQUISITION AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION Schwanzetta is driving our new diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives throughout our business to create career pathways. Read the case study View all case studies Our 2020 Sustainability Report outlines our efforts to make a lasting impact in our process and policies. It is a wide-reaching view of how we want to hold ourselves to the highest standards. Download the report About Us Careers Our Brands Investors Sustainability News Contact Us LATEST FACEBOOK POST December 1, 2021 • 3:47 PM Hear how Dalton progressed from the production floor to customer service. #goodiswhatwedo LATEST TWEET December 1, 2021 • 3:51 PM Hear how Dalton progressed from the production floor to customer service. #goodiswhatwedo Learn more at... © 2021 Smithfield Foods, Inc • Proudly made in the USA California Privacy Policies & Disclosures Privacy Policy Terms Of Use