Our target
Achieve gender parity for the collective group of employees representing Director-level and above positions by 2027.
We are working to achieve our 2027 goal through targeted talent acquisition, talent management, training and development, and retention strategies. Senior leadership reviews our progress regularly through a live global demographic analytical dashboard.
Governance
Our Chief Human Resources Officer has strategic oversight and responsibility for inclusion and belonging. Our approach is guided by our Global Inclusion and Belonging Policy and our Global Anti-Harassment, Anti-Discrimination, & Anti-Violence Policy.
Additionally, principles of fair treatment and inclusion, as well as compliance with the standards of the International Labour Organization and the Fair Labor Association, are embedded in our Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.
The Compensation and Human Resources Committee of our Board of Directors oversees our Inclusion and Belonging strategy, objectives and progress.
Our Inclusion and Belonging strategy
Gildan is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging and has opportunities to grow and thrive. Our Inclusion and Belonging strategy is built on three strategic pillars that guide our priorities and actions:
We advance inclusion by offering accessible and relevant learning and development opportunities and fostering belonging through employee-led communities and governance.
We embed equity and accessibility into our human resources processes and practices, ensuring fairness across the employee lifecycle. We strengthen how we collect, analyze, and use workforce data to support informed decision-making and monitor progress.
We ensure community impact efforts reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in through inclusive community partnerships, employee engagement programs, and storytelling. We measure, benchmark, and transparently share our progress to build trust and accountability.
Together, these pillars ensure that inclusion and belonging are not only values we uphold but actions we take to drive meaningful and lasting impact.
Advancing equity and fairness in hiring
We recruit employees who bring a wide range of experience and skill sets to our teams. For all leadership positions, we aim to ensure an equitable and fair hiring process for both external candidates and internal talent identified through our succession planning process. We also provide training for our recruiters to help ensure inclusive hiring practices.
We work to cast a wide net for talent. We hire from technical schools, colleges, and universities. We also offer summer internships. Other strategic initiatives include sponsorship programs for high-potential candidates
Supporting growth and development of women
We support the advancement of women in our workforce through various programs, including:
Gildan’s Women in Leadership program – Ignite Your Impact
Gildan’s Women in Leadership program – Ignite Your Impact – brings together a diverse group of women at the manager-level and above for hands-on training, development assignments, and networking opportunities with Gildan executives and Board members.
Malkia – Women Managers Rise Up: Skilling for Success program
The International Labour Organization’s Malkia – Women Managers Rise Up: Skilling for Success program – is open to front-line managers from Honduras, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, and the United States. This self-paced, five-week program helps participants build managerial skills and confidence. Participants explore concepts such as gender bias through interactive learning opportunities, coaching, and access to a library of resources.
EMPODERA
EMPODERA – is an empowerment and education program developed jointly by World Vision and Gildan to help our female employees in our sewing facilities in Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic reach their full potential. Topics explore finance, gender bias, and entrepreneurship.
Building a culture of inclusion and belonging
Gildan strives to create a culture that brings the power of Inclusion and Belonging to life, where employees from different backgrounds and countries can come together and showcase their strengths and contributions to the Company. We do this through internal communications, training, and special events.