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Burcu D.

Global Inclusion & Diversity Program Manager

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Our lives are dynamic and we keep on learning something new each day which helps us explore what is out there but also what is in us that we have not necessarily realized otherwise. Keeping an open & growth-oriented mindset helps you overcome your fears and extend your accomplishments. Integrity, respect, trustworthiness, and accountability should be foundational and not be compromised. In my career, every time I stepped into unknown territory, I first tried to educate myself as much as possible, and when I struggled I also internalized it as part of the journey.

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Global Inclusion & Diversity Program Manager

Nokia

Started 02/2019 to Present

Culture Transformation Program Manager

Nokia

From 12/2014 to 01/2019

Global Program Manager, HR Center of Expertise, Resourcing & Employment

Nokia

From 03/2014 to 12/2014

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What do you like about your job and the company?

In my role, I have the opportunity to develop key initiatives that would impact the inclusion experience. This role provides me the opportunity to collaborate with a wide network of people from employee resource groups, businesses and central functions, and countries who are all working on making Nokia more diverse & inclusive. Learning new topics, communities, and cultures every day, and getting to know people across a wide range of diversity spectrum is very engaging and inspiring.

Greatest achievements

I advanced from a country role directly to a global role in one step and it has been a huge shift regarding the scope of work and level of responsibilities. In my very first assignment, I was asked to develop the Onboarding solution for an acquisition which later became the Global Onboarding solution for the entire company which made me very proud. I felt also very proud developing new concepts such as the Global Allyship program for Nokia which I believe is very instrumental for progressing the culture of inclusion.

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Discussions with Burcu D
What does Nokia do to support the specific needs of minority employees?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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how long are paternity leave valid for, from the child's birth or adoption?
in Career Tips·Monday, January 30, 2023
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Why did you choose to work in this industry?
in Career Tips·Friday, May 27, 2022
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Hi is there a separate leadership development track for developing Inclusive growth.
in Career Tips·Monday, January 11, 2021
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