This month we’re honoring the incredible contributions of women globally. Today on International Women’s Day, our celebration is amplified as we recognize this year’s theme, Empower Women: Accelerate Progress,” and commemorate the profound impact women make in our communities.
“In our pursuit of equality, let’s not just honor achievements but also actively dismantle barriers hindering progress,” said Elizabeth Morrison, Levi Strauss & Co.’s chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. “Empowerment begins with action. Let us all take proactive steps to champion the voices and experiences of women in our workplaces and communities so they can truly be seen, heard and valued.”
With this goal in mind, we asked members of Rivet, LS&Co.’s women’s ERG, to reflect on how they’ve been empowered throughout their careers and share ways we can all support women year round.
Our Ongoing Support of Women in the Workplace
At LS&Co., our employees are our driving force, and we prioritize cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging where they can thrive both professionally and personally. By addressing women’s needs and tailoring benefits, we foster success within and beyond the workplace. Our company culture, rooted in empathy, underpins this commitment.
With women making up more than half of our workforce, we recognize that our company’s success relies on supporting them and their families across various fronts. That’s why we offer competitive paid leave and mental health support through Lyra for global employees, and a new partnership with Maven for U.S. employees, which offers resources for employees’ entire family-building journey — from pregnancy to parenting to menopause. We also host an annual women’s summit, Seen & Heard, which allows us to assess issues important to women and their allies efficiently.
Additionally, through the Levi Strauss Foundation (LSF) we champion access to reproductive health services for marginalized communities globally and domestically. In 2023, the LSF provided $2.3 million in grants to grassroots organizations advocating for reproductive justice.
These efforts and our ongoing commitment to support women in the workplace has earned us several recognitions, most recently by Diversity Comm Magazine as a Top Women Employer for 2024.
We’re a 171-year-old company rooted in values and will continue to use our voice to advocate for our most important stakeholder: our employees. Stay tuned for updates on our progress later this year when we release our DE&I Impact Report. In the meantime, visit our website to learn more about DE&I at LS&Co.
“Each of us has the power to make a difference,” said Elizabeth. “Together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable future for all.”
