必威体育登录手机Agilent Technologies (NYSE: A) today was named one of the top U.S.companies for diversity, marking the third straight year it has been recognized for its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
必威体育登录手机Specifically, Agilent ranked No.83 out of 500 companies on Forbes's 2021listof America's Best Employers for Diversity.
The rating was based on dimensions of diversity including gender, ethnicity, LGBTQ+, age, and the differently abled.
必威体育登录手机Agilent CEO Mike McMullen said he was proud of the recognition – not only because Agilent was ranked in the top 100, but also because the achievement relates to diversity, an essential component of Agilent's values.
必威体育登录手机"We are committed to infusing diversity and inclusion into every aspect of how Agilent does business," McMullen said."While there is always room for improvement, we're excited that our good work thus far is being recognized inside and outside the company."
Forbes based its rankings on an anonymous survey of more than 50,000 U.S.employees at companies that have at least 1,000 U.S.-based employees.必威体育登录手机Agilent was not involved in any aspect of the survey.
必威体育登录手机Agilent's top-100 ranking is a rewarding indication of how well its efforts are being received by employees, said Dominique Grau, Agilent's vice president of human resources.
"We strive to foster a workplace where all employees can feel comfortable being their true selves," Grau said."I'm thrilled by what our ranking says about how aligned our employees are with the journey we are taking."
必威体育登录手机Agilent has implemented several initiatives to strengthen diversity and inclusion – especially within the last year.
For example, in the wake of national social unrest in 2020, McMullen held listening sessions with Black employees and helped establish a networking group for Black employees in the U.S.
The company also sponsored events including a Women in Engineering forum in Silicon Valley and a mentorship program for Indigenous students in Australia.
必威体育登录手机Last year, Agilent also hired Patrice Jimerson, a diversity practitioner with 25 years of experience, to lead its diversity and inclusion program.
"Our people are our strength, and we are strongest when we all contribute our unique and individual perspectives," Jimerson said.必威体育登录手机"Agilent is committed to investing the resources we need to do an even better job.I am excited to lead that journey."