Diversity at Black & Decker Black & Decker's goal is to be a diverse and inclusive organization that develops and utilizes the full talents and potential of our employees. Attaining this goal will allow us to provide a stimulating, challenging, and satisfying environment for our employees and to improve returns to our investors through increased innovation and creativity and consistent improvement in the quality and profitability of our businesses. One of the ways in which we are working to achieve our diversity and inclusion objectives is through the Workplace Advisory Council that has been established in our Power Tools and Accessories business. The mission of the Council is to provide advice and recommendations on workplace issues directly to our business heads. The Council also monitors progress in the following areas: Training and Education Recruiting Talent Retaining Talent Leadership Development Communication Metrics/Measurement Copyright © 2006 Black & Decker. All Rights Reserved.