
Since Armstrong incorporated Diversity as a Core Value in 2004 six diversity councils were formed ― the Diversity Advisory
Council, Women’s Council, African-American Council, Latino Council, Customer Focus Center Council and the Supplier Diversity
Council.
Diversity Advisory Council
Mission: To champion diversity as a value, set the Company's diversity objectives and provide guidance, support and direction
to individual Councils.
African American Council
Mission: To serve as a catalyst for Armstrong that promotes an inclusive, supportive, open environment through: Community
Involvement, Networking, Communication ... in such a way to facilitate the recruitment and retention of African-American talent
and to capitalize on the diverse views and contributions of all employees.
CFC (Customer Focus Center) Council
Charter: Education and awareness, team feedback and two-way communication and dissemination of information on corporate diversity
opportunities and programs.
Inter Council
Purpose:
• Champion all aspects of diversity
• Integrate the Councils for joint projects
• Align Councils with common strategies
• Leverage resources
• Share knowledge and best practices
• Energize each council with new ideas
• Plan Diversity Awareness Month Events
Latino Council
Mission: To raise awareness of Latino employee base, within Armstrong and the community in such a way that bilingual skills
are recognized and valued, and retention of diverse employees is increased through: Communication, Career Opportunities, Networking
… in a way that Armstrong is a stronger more diverse company and business results are improved.
Supplier Diversity Council
Goals:
• Promote diversity among our supplier base
• Identify and determine our current spend with minority suppliers
• Develop a Supplier Diversity web site for businesses to register with Armstrong
• Benchmark with other companies to learn more about successful supplier diversity programs
• Establish measures of progress in diversifying the supply base in 2005 and beyond
Women’s Council
Mission: To serve as a resource and champion for the women of Armstrong in such a way that the recruitment, retention and
promotion of women are improved through: Communication, Development, Networking, Advising … in a way that engages all employees
inclusively so that Armstrong is a more successful organization and a better place to work.