In seven years, the number of women employed at Apple has increased significantly by89%. This is the first key figure in the new diversity statistics published by the brand for the sake of transparency, echoing in particularother numbers also ordered by shareholders, particularly on questions of subcontracting. Because yes, this information is primarily for the attention of investors who see it as a guarantee of long-term confidence.
Between 2014 and 2021, several major personalities also joined the Apple administration at the highest level. Among them, it is difficult to ignore the promotion ofLisa Jacksonto the rank of environmental lady of Cupertino, with the aim of moving to zero carbon emissions by the start of the next decade. Katherine Adams, vice-president in charge of security, will be poached after leaving her position at the connected object manufacturer Honeywell.
Employees of all origins
But parity is not the only area in which Apple stands out here. The survey in fact recalls that eachminorityis now also taken into account by the recruitment department, aiming to hire new talents whose genealogy comes from South America as well as Europe, Africa or Asia. A good point at a time when racial discrimination still continues to make headlines in the United States.
InFrance, it is quite rare to find data of this type communicated publicly as the subject remains relatively taboo. This, however, is not the case across the Atlantic, allowing for greater awareness and initiatives in favor of equal opportunities.
What about the competition?
Where the number of employees from “underrepresented communities” corresponds to50%of all the teams working at Apple, this score is approximately equal at Google (Alphabet) and Microsoft. Meta, parent company of Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook, also obtains excellent results on Glassdoor, a platform where it is possible to anonymously evaluate the company where you work.
To view Apple's latest comprehensive diversity report,just go here. The content is written in English, but graphics provide a quick overview of the situation.
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