What Makes Ford a Great Place to Work?

Felicia Fields, Ford group vice president, Human Resources and Corporate Services, is a third-generation Ford employee. She started with the company as a summer intern. Something that has continued to drive Fields in her career is how Ford makes its employees feel: “We’re committed to creating a respectful, inclusive environment for all. To respect, appreciate, include and listen is a way of thinking. It’s a way of being,” said Fields.

This is exemplified through the focus on diversity and inclusion, which comes in many forms, including outreach, mentoring programs and cultural-awareness initiatives. It’s the backbone of what gives the Ford culture a family feeling and breeds a team mentality – even for a global company with employees located all over the world.

Ford has had a long commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, and currently has 10 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support more than 10,000 employees worldwide and play an integral role in supporting diversity and inclusion efforts.

One such ERG is the Professional Women’s Network, a group dedicated to the development of women in business. In celebration of International Women’s Day, the group is bringing together a panel of women from Ford and other global companies to share how women are breaking barriers through innovation. “We hosted this event last year, and it’s truly inspiring,” Fields explained. “Ford is a place where women’s voices – where all voices – are heard.” A dedication to fostering an inclusive environment has truly allowed Ford to be at the forefront of innovation, while caring about customers and employees alike.