Agilent Named One of the Best U.S. Companies for Diversity for Third Straight Year
April 20 2021 - 12:19PM
Business Wire
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.
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Specifically, Agilent ranked No. 83 out of 500 companies on
Forbes’s 2021 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity.
The rating was based on dimensions of diversity including
gender, ethnicity, LGBTQ+, age, and the differently abled.
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.
“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. Agilent was not involved in any aspect of the
survey.
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.”
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.
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.
“Agilent is committed to investing the resources we need to do an
even better job. I am excited to lead that journey.”
About Agilent Technologies
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Agilent instruments, software, services, solutions, and people
provide trusted answers to customers' most challenging questions.
The company generated revenue of $5.34 billion in fiscal year 2020
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