Hershey I Fostering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity is a source of energy and innovation here at The Hershey Company. We have a long-standing commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees around the world can bring their whole selves to work each day.

Diversity is a source of energy and innovation here at The Hershey Company. We have a long-standing commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees around the world can bring their whole selves to work each day.

This starts with our hiring practices and extends to each area of our business—from consumer insights to representation in advertising, our supplier diversity program and the many organizations we support—to create a positive impact on communities around the world.

Our values of togetherness, integrity, making a difference and excellence have helped us build a uniquely Hershey approach that enables us to hire the best candidates, understand our diverse consumers, create more diverse and inclusive communities, and ultimately live our purpose of making more moments of goodness. We know, however, that we have more work to do, with room to improve and grow.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hershey Celebrates Sharra Nicholson, Senior Manager Foodservice Sales, for Being Named a WFF Change Maker
Congratulations, Sharra, on being named to the 2021 Class of Change Makers by WFF.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reflecting on Women's History Month at Hershey
When I joined The Hershey Company as an Associate Brand Manager in 2019, I knew I wanted to impact both the business and the people. I was a freshly-MBAed marketer with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on her mind.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hershey Invests $1.5 Million In The Thurgood Marshall College Fund
The Hershey Company announced it will invest $1.5 million in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to establish a scholarship endowment, with the goal to increase that to $3 million over the next ten years.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Hershey Food Scientist on Being a Foodie, Creating Candy and on Representation in the Food Industry
I have always been fascinated by food. Smells, textures, and of course, tastes. I would consider myself a lifelong foodie! My relationship with food changed after reading the acclaimed novel “Fast Food Nation” for AP English in high school.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Promoting Diversity Within Our Supply Chain
Hershey actively supports an inclusive marketplace through our supplier diversity program that creates business opportunities for qualified and diversely-owned enterprises.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reflecting on Culture and Purpose for Connection With the Latino Community
As a woman who immigrated to the United States from Peru, I relish sharing stories about my own culture and heritage, and love and listening to stories about other cultures.

Diversity & Inclusion

Partnering With the Latino Hispanic American Community Center to Help Children Achieve Their Brightest Future
At Hershey, we consciously work to ensure our employees feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work each day, and that our workforce mirrors the diversity of our consumers around the world. One of the ways we do this is through our eight, diverse, employee-led Business Resource Groups, including the Latino Business Resource Group (LBRG).

Education

Our Shared Goodness Legacy—Milton Hershey School
Since 1909, Milton Hershey School (MHS) has offered children from low-income backgrounds in the U.S. a residential, cost-free, quality pre-K through 12th grade education. Now in its 110th year, it is a place where students’ potential meets life-changing opportunity thanks to our shared founder

Diversity & Inclusion

Abilities First at Hershey
As the mother of a child with a rare neuromuscular condition, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has had a large impact on my personal and professional life.

Diversity & Inclusion

June Is for Pride ... and Teamwork
June is Pride Month for the LGBTQ Community and allies alike. And it’s a great time to celebrate The Hershey Company’s deep commitment to diversity and inclusion and our support of LGBTQ employees who make our company a great place to work.
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