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Yum Brands: Women in the Workforce in 2021

Industry: Restaurant
Current: ESG

In 2021, Yum Brands reported 51% women participation in its workforce
Yum Brands reported 53% women representation in leadership roles in 2021
Yum Brands had 42% women representation on the Board in 2021

Women Representation in Yum Brands’ Workforce

The gender gap in organizations has narrowed over the past three decades, giving more effortless labor mobility worldwide. There has also been increasing global awareness regarding the right to a dignified and respectful workplace irrespective of the sexual orientation and ethnicity of the employees, which promotes an open and inclusive workplace. However, labor market disruption due to the COVID-19 has had devastating consequences globally. According to International Labour Organization (ILO), women’s employment declined by 5% globally in 2020 compared with around 4% for men.

Diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) are critical to the business performance of the retailers which includes food retail, fashion retail, and other outlets, since consumers want to buy goods that reflect their values, wants, and needs. Consumers expect more from brands than ever, and retailers must honor DEI. Understanding the brand, setting DEI commitments from the top, delivering on the pledges, recruiting from diverse pools, and creating a supportive environment can all contribute to DEI.

Gender Diversity at Yum Brands

Yum! Brands, Inc. is a global quick-service restaurant company. The company develops, operates, franchises, and licenses a global system of both traditional and non-traditional quick-service restaurants. It operates restaurants under the brand name KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill brands.

In 2021, women represented 51% of Yum Brands’ total workforce. Yum Brands had 42% women representation among its board members. The food retailer represented 42% of women in leadership roles (Director level and above) and the corporate employees represented 48% of women in 2021. Yum Brands aims to achieve gender equality in leadership roles by 2030.

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