Equity & Belonging
Practices to build inclusive teams, prevent harassment and discrimination, and ensure women’s voices are heard in decision-making.
Workplace Culture Standards
Redesigning workplaces so women can thrive
SWF pairs training for workers with a standards-based framework for employers. Together, we build environments where women can safely enter, stay, and advance in robotics-enabled manufacturing roles.
Why Culture Matters
Skills alone are not enough
Women entering advanced manufacturing often encounter environments that were not designed with them in mind: unsupported caregiving responsibilities, inconsistent safety practices, and cultures that normalize bias.
Our standards respond to these realities with concrete expectations, tools, and supports that employers can adopt and adapt to their context.
Core Standards
Four areas of focus for equitable workplaces
Safety & Well-being
Physical and psychological safety, clear reporting pathways, and proactive approaches to addressing harm.
Advancement & Accountability
Transparent promotion criteria, fair evaluations, pay equity, and accountability mechanisms for leaders.
Care, Flexibility & Life Outside Work
Scheduling, leave, and benefits that acknowledge caregiving responsibilities and life beyond the factory floor.
Implementation
How we support employers
1
Assess & listen
We begin with listening sessions, baseline data and policy review to understand current conditions and priorities.
2
Co-design standards & practices
Together we tailor the SWF standards to the organization, translating them into concrete policies and day-to-day practices.
3
Activate & sustain
We support training, communication, and feedback loops, then track progress over time to strengthen and sustain change.
For Employers
What organizations gain
- Access to a new, skilled talent pipeline of women technicians.
- Research-backed standards to guide culture, leadership, and policy decisions.
- Support in aligning HR, operations, and front-line management around shared goals.
- Improved retention, safety, and advancement outcomes for all workers.