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Curious about #Diversity & #Inclusion at SAP? Check out #SAP's newly published 3rd annual Diversity and Inclusion Report 2023!

SAP had a panel discussion on Empowering Innovation and Inspiring Innovation as part of the Global Kickoff for #internationalwomensday2024 We all need allies - I'm fortunate to have many men and women who propel me forward constantly Determination, drive and courage - keys to success coupled with empathy and equality. Thank you Supriya Jha for keeping it real with the constant juggling and balancing acts we do everyday to meet and exceed daily expectations and goals. Mentorship is an extremely important element - to identify career drivers and constantly expanding our network to include alliances As if listening to these wonderful women wasn’t sufficient, SAP is creating role models - SAP has 35.7% upwards of women in our workforce - SAP has almost 22% in executive ranks - SAP has returnship program tracking at 66% which is the most impressive KPI for me. As a mom, several times I've debated stepping out but this company is striving to provide the flexibility to lean in and lean on.   Kudos to SAP - every one of us has a part to play and together we can get where we want to go! 🎉 #thebestrunsap #bestcompanytoworkfor #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen

The D&I 2023 report is out! I'm thrilled to share #SAP’s newly published 3rd annual #Diversity & #Inclusion Report 2023, demonstrating our continuous dedication and hard work towards achieving a more diverse and inclusive environment within our organization. This report not only presents the progress we've accomplished in the past year, but also showcases the impact of a comprehensive D&I strategy that spans across our #workforcediversity, #workplaceinclusion, and marketplace #leadership on the success of SAP and our ecosystem. Excitingly, it provides fresh insights drawn from our first-ever globally conducted and anonymous self-identification diversity survey, and includes data related to external hiring. This intersectional data helps in firing up meaningful conversations and initiatives to foster further #inclusivity at SAP. A huge shoutout to Supriya Jha and her fantastic team, along with the Executive Sponsors and allies at SAP. These dedicated colleagues work tirelessly and consistently in driving systemic inclusion at SAP in collaboration with our Employee Network Groups. Please take a moment to delve into the report to understand the strides we've made within the last year. I believe that the steps we've taken to maintain diversity and inclusion are critical in laying the foundation for a successful and respectful work environment. Promoting diversity is a journey, not a destination. Let's keep pushing forward towards a more inclusive future! #DiversityatSAP #InclusionatSAP #LifeAtSAP

Here is your #MondayInspiration. SAP just released its 2023 D&I report with progress updates on how the company is nurturing D&I in every part of the organization and across the industry. Students who have taken a social entrepreneurship and sustainable development course with me know that I use these corporate reports to analyze and discuss social impact goals, programs, and metrics in class. They also learn about the role of technology in driving positive change in our society. SAP's report is a wonderful example of #tech4good. The report includes numerous examples of how SAP collaborated with customers and partners to apply an inclusive lens in product development. Check it out here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9kRe47N #DiversityandInclusion #DEI #SocialImpact

A career in SAP can be exhilarating and rewarding, as can be seen from the many industries featured in the Mastering SAP Women in SAP Spotlight. They shared advice on how to start and thrive in a career in the SAP world, from their lived experience: https://lnkd.in/e3xDFsrM #MasteringSAP #MasteringSAPCollaborate #SAPCommunity #WomeninSAP 

I'm happy to share something special with you today – the launch of our 2023 SAP Corporate Social Responsibility eBook. It's been an incredible year, witnessing the power of our combined efforts within the CSR community alongside our partners and committed colleagues around the globe. This eBook is a compilation of their remarkable stories and the tangible change they've brought about. It's these narratives that motivate us to continue our journey forward, together. Our 2023 momentum was the result of a critical strategic shift in our CSR approach. We reshaped education initiatives through implementing ‘learn to earn’ pathways to increase employability for young people, and placed focus on how we can support social businesses through financial and nonfinancial avenues. For example, in teaming up with UNICEF and Generation Unlimited, SAP Educate to Employ was born, aimed at equipping underserved and under-resourced youth with in-demand, job-ready skills for the jobs of the future. This is key in addressing current global challenges, such as the talent crunch for the digital economy and green transition. To SAP employees, volunteering and pro bono consulting have become essential parts of their career path. These are now integral to our DNA, recognized for tangible benefits such as creating social impact and personal and professional growth, illustrating how deeply CSR values are woven into our organization. Last year was a pivotal chapter for us. Beyond the strategies and milestones, we are proud to have made a true impact on the lives we have been able to touch. Every initiative, every skill shared, and every platform provided helps to make the world run better.  I hope that this year’s edition will inspire you to act and lead meaningful change not only for today but for future generations: https://lnkd.in/e7RVBG4b  #CSR #SAPImpact #SocialResponsibility #Leadership #SAP4Good

Some awesome insights from women who have already walked the path. Read the advice from those in Mastering SAP Women in SAP Spotlight. My current favourite "Engage with the SAP community through forums, LinkedIn groups, webinars, and conferences. These platforms are not just for learning; they’re also invaluable for connecting with peers, mentors, and industry leaders who can provide guidance, insights, and opportunities.” It's the vibe, the community vibe!

A very interesting concept for social enterprises to get SME assistance. Just be mindful that expertise is sometimes predicated on the size of business as a client base.

Starting 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏, you have the exclusive opportunity for free, ongoing, and bespoke business support for your social enterprise.��    SAP 𝐚𝐧𝐝 WEConnect International share a desire to equip and prepare women entrepreneurs to lead and own market-ready, social-impact businesses. As part of SAP's corporate social responsibility portfolio and in collaboration with MovingWorlds, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬.   𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭? Through SAP's Business Women's Network, we have skilled consultants from Singapore to South Africa to Switzerland who are ready to assist you in the way that best suits you. Pro bono consultants engage with social impact clients on general business challenges and solutions. Typically, these project areas may include communications, partnerships, market strategies, and business development elements, such as customer acquisition, revenue growth, geographic/program expansion, or leadership development.   𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰? All pro bono consulting is virtual, and employees will allocate up to 10% of their time (~ 10 to 15 hours) from May 1 to 31, working as a small team supporting the needs of the social enterprise client. Employees will be matched with clients and projects by time zone and general skills.    𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧: Register your organization on the TRANSFORM (Unilever, FCDO & EY) Support Hub to start receiving support: https://lnkd.in/e_fZT-73

Are you interested to understand what are the incremental steps towards systematic workplace diversity and inclusion at SAP? For more insights take a look at the SAP 2023 Diversity and Inclusion Report!💡 #DiversityAtSAP #InclusionAtSAP #LifeAtSAP