Top 6 DEI Efforts by Google
Workforce Representation
• Hiring: Google is actively working to increase diversity, especially in technical roles, by partnering with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-serving institutions to reach underrepresented communities.
• Retention: Through initiatives like “Stay & Thrive,” Google focuses on retaining diverse talent by providing targeted support. Programs like “Elevate+” help Black employees, while “Pathways to Sponsorship” offers leadership development for women in tech.
Education and Training
• DEI Integration in Training: Google embeds DEI into training, including new hire orientation, ensuring all employees grasp its importance. With 23,000 participants, 97% felt more confident in diversity’s role in Google’s success.
• Anti-Racism Accountability: Leadership performance reviews at the VP level and above include DEI metrics, ensuring leaders are accountable for promoting inclusivity across the company.
Employee Resource Groups
• ERGs: Google supports a variety of ERGs that provide safe spaces and resources for employees of different racial, ethnic, and gender identities. For example, the Black Googler Network and the Latinx Leadership Council play active roles in mentoring and supporting junior employees. ERGs also host events and programs aimed at promoting leadership development, community building, and mentorship.
Support for Families and Communities
• Maven Maternal Health Program: Google launched this program to address maternal healthcare disparities, especially for Black families, offering 24/7 virtual appointments and specialized care teams to ensure equitable healthcare.
• Amplify Melanated Voices: Google supports marginalized communities through events and speaker series focused on issues like colorism and racial identity, aligned with movements like #AmplifyMelanatedVoices.
Internal Accountability
• Reporting and Data: Google’s diversity reports provide detailed data on workforce demographics, including hiring, retention, and attrition by race, gender, and region. They recognize areas for improvement, like the attrition of women of color, and pledge further investment.
• Intersectional Attrition Data: Google tracks attrition across various demographics to identify and address specific challenges faced by underrepresented groups.
External Partnerships and Community Impact
• Partnerships: Google collaborates with organizations like the National Urban League and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities to support underrepresented communities and attract diverse talent to the tech industry.
• Support for Small Businesses: Google extends its diversity commitment by launching programs to help Black-owned businesses grow through training and resources.