Voice of Employees

Kodak sponsors employee networks, which support a culture of inclusion and measure the pulse of cultural developments at the grassroots level. In 2002 the employee network Empower was formed, increasing the number of networks to eight. The Empower network helps foster a supportive work environment for all employees with disabilities.

In addition, the New Hire Connection (NHC) group was formally organized in 2002. The NHC's goal is to increase retention of new talent at Kodak by providing recent hires with opportunities for networking, support and education.

Executives

Accountability is a key component of Kodak's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Executives are held accountable for their results through metrics tied to a portion of compensation. This measures progress in workforce diversity and culture transformation.

CEO Diversity Award

The Kodak CEO Diversity Award annually recognizes a Kodak middle-or senior-level manager who role-models exemplary leadership and embraces the mindset and behaviors that lead to a diverse and inclusive work group. Candidates for the award are nominated by other employees. Candidates are judged on their ability to leverage diversity and inclusion to achieve business objectives and maximize the potential of individuals and the organization.

Kodak selected two winners as recipients of the 2002 CEO Diversity Award.

Catherine M. Lipari, general manager, Photo Group Customer Order Services, earned the award for initiatives that included launching Change Management training for employees, forming and leading a diversity council in her organization, and enhancing communications around diversity and inclusion. Lipari works at Kodak Park in Rochester.

Gerald P. Quindlen, regional business general manager in Consumer Imaging's U.S. & Canada organization, and Vice President, earned the award for his efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in his large organization, and for his involvement in career development and employee network activities. He also participated in recruiting at Emory University. Quindlen is based in Atlanta, Ga.

Recipients of the 2002 Kodak CEO Diversity Award