On its own diversity page, Apple now shares updated data about its own efforts to be a more inclusive and diverse company. Apple wants to "become a better reflection of the world we live in."
According to the new data, the number of employees from underrepresented communities (URCs) has increased by 64% (over 18,000 people), making up nearly 50% of Apple's U.S. workforce. There is an increase in Latino and Black employees in the U.S. Latino numbers have increased by more than 80% overall, with a majority of those in leadership roles. Black employees have grown by more than 50%, with a majority of those in leadership roles. Female employees have increased by more than 70% globally, with many of those in leadership roles, according to Apple. Apple also shared its progress toward more inclusive leadership:
- 43% of the open management positions were filled with employees from URCs in the USA.
- 29% of the open management positions in research and development are filled by employees from URCs in the USA.
- 37% of open management positions worldwide are filled by women.
- 26% of open R&D management positions worldwide are filled by women.
Apple: Equal pay for all
Although diversity numbers at Apple have improved over time, the company is predominantly made up of white, male employees, representing 66% of employees worldwide and 47% of employees in the U.S. Apple's leadership page shows that among its 17 executives, only four are women, one of whom is Asian and another is African American. The rest of Apple's leadership is white and male. It will take some time for the company to become even more diverse. But at least Apple has committed to creating equal pay for everyone in the company and to working for racial equality and justice beyond Apple's headquarters. For more information, visit the relevant website here. (Image: Apple)
