At NN, we understand that everyone is different and therefore has different needs at key moments in life. We believe it is important to give colleagues the space they need and to support them during these key moments and therefore we broaden our current special leave into a broader “You matter” leave, a tailormade leave for moments that matter. Based on constructive dialogue between manager and employee, this leave can be adjusted to best support the individual employee, for example while mourning a loved one or to receive gender transition treatment. This follows our step in August 2021 to make parental leave structures inclusive, so that all caregivers have the chance to bond with their children, regardless of their family structure.
Supporting LGBTI+ colleagues and sponsorship of Rotterdam Pride
The “You matter” leave was officially announced during the opening night of the Rotterdam Pride on 16 June. NN is once again strategic partner of Rotterdam Pride, the organiser of pride events in Rotterdam as well as a catalyst for impactful change in cultural and sexual diversity throughout the year. As main sponsor, we are hosting a dedicated NN space to meet with attendees and co-hosting a march through the city of Rotterdam: the Pride Walk.
Dailah Nihot, member of the Management Board, says: ‘We believe our company is strongest when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity. Regardless of what we look like, where we come from, or who we love. That is why NN takes a stand for diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all. When we accept and celebrate the differences that make us unique, we are more empowered to succeed as individuals, as teams and as a company. We were pleased to sponsor Rotterdam Pride again this year, and to underline our support for the LGBTI+ community with our ‘You matter leave.’
Diversity at NN
At NN, we believe every colleague, customer and stakeholder brings a set of unique talents and perspectives to the table. That is why we want to include all people, no matter their background, identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and cognitive diversity. We believe that working together and diversity of thinking leads to better results. It’s not only the right thing to do: it has value for our employees, our customers and our business. Our sponsorship of Rotterdam Pride is one of the ways in which we reflect our ambitions in this area.
You can read more about NN's approach to diversity in our Diversity & Inclusion Statement
