Diversity & Inclusion

“Diversity is one of the key sources of Siemens’ competitive edge. Our diversity of employees and business partners fuels the innovative solutions that have made Siemens a successful global leader for 160 years. At Siemens, we actively seek to achieve our People Excellence goals and increase our competitive advantage by diversifying and leveraging our workforce and suppliers."

Siemens’ Diversity efforts are backed by dedicated personnel

Bruce Perkins, Director Supplier Diversity

Joe Santana, Sr. Director Diversity

"As a company, Siemens has made actively increasing, managing and leveraging diversity a strategic initiative. In such an environment, every employee is supported towards reaching her or his.” Joe Santana, Sr. Director Diversity

Bruce Perkins, Director Supplier Diversity

"It creates value by providing us access to diverse suppliers that improve our Corporate Supply Chain and Procurement ROI." Bruce Perkins, Director Supplier Diversity

We are specifically doing this through:

Management training programs that teach managers how to effectively leverage and develop the talents of our employees across the entire spectrum of similarities and differences.
Personal awareness and diversity training for employees.
Local and national support activities to help recognize and celebrate our differences.
Process and practice reviews conducted by our Diversity Councils to ensure that we continue to fully engage and support a diverse workforce.
Supporting career development opportunities for all employees.
Supporting a healthy balance between work and private life among all employees.
Supporting peer to peer diversity knowledge, network and relationship development through our web log, DiversityTalk@SiemensUSA, which enables employees to connect with colleagues across companies and geographies.
Ensuring that businesses owned by minorities, women, disadvantaged, disabled, and veterans have an opportunity to present themselves, their companies and their expertise to Siemens.

Siemens’ Diversity efforts have received industry recognition.
Some of our many awards and accolades include: