Sustainability | SocietyHuman Resources
Our Approach
A sustainable future holds infinite possibilities for the continued prosperity of both humanity and the Earth itself, and TDK is constantly striving for self-transformation to contribute to this goal.
Transformation is no longer an option: it is a strategic imperative to thrive in a changing world. Now, global consumers and corporate purchasers consider carbon footprints when making decisions, improvements in energy productivity and digitization drive bottom line results, and company practices must create a positive impact on society and environment.
We seize these opportunities through our People Strategy: we focus on fostering a corporate culture that values diversity, promotes inclusive leadership practices, and creates an environment where all team members feel valued and included. Together, our team leaders and members create a positive impact through the innovative technologies, products, processes, and solutions we deliver, as well as to the global, regional, and local communities we serve. We win together with the shared responsibility to collaborate across TDK United and create a sustainable transformation through our people and culture.
Governance
The Global HR Function reports into the Chief People and Sustainability Officer (CPSO), whom reports into the CEO & President of TDK. The CPSO has accountability to the TDK Board to plan and deliver the People Strategy in partnership with the corporate officers, business companies, and functional leaders. The HR functions collaborate together across global, regional, and local subsidiaries to plan, develop, and deliver coordinated people practices, technology, and services. These are regularly reported out and discussed at corporate and executive staff meetings.
Strategy
TDK United means we transform together: collaborating to increase value of human capability in our talent, organization, and leadership. We established integrated people practices in the following strategic focus areas:
- Attracting and Developing Talent:
Finding diverse teams and enhancing our competitiveness. - Inclusive Leadership Practices:
We lead by example by demonstrating openness, delivering results, and creating value across TDK. - Global Leadership Pipeline:
We develop our leaders across the organization so that we have a sustainable leadership model and team. - Organizational Capability & Efficiency:
We continually learn with each other and optimize processes. -
Team Member Health & Engagement:
Our foundation is our people and they must be healthy and engaged to share success.
Risk Management
To mitigate risks while becoming a world-leading sustainability company, we involve and engage all Team Members to in an annual listening process where we measure engagement, identify areas of improvement, and take action. Our business leaders are empowered to deliver results while being open and transparent in all aspects of building a sustainable future: environmental, social, and governance. The TME survey data and resulting action is a core risk management process.
Additionally, each of our People Strategy focus areas is regularly measured, challenged, and communicated to ensure that it is linked to key issues (materiality).
Metrics and Targets
We have measurements that are different levels of the company to provide strategic and operational focus:
- Materiality measures are focused on transformation through promoting and cultivating diverse pool of human resources to further enhance competitiveness, including Leading by example: promoting inclusive leadership practices, organizational capability and efficiency, and improving team member health and engagement.
- Global HR Program measures to drive quality delivery of programs, services, and operations in alignment with business needs.
- Corporate Officer pre-financial measures that focused on improving employee engagement and communication.
Initiatives
Please see the different breakout areas for the following: DE&I, HR Development and Talent Attraction and Retention.
