Diversity

With operations in 193 countries, and more than 500 manufacturing sites all over the world, Siemens is both multinational and multicultural. That is more than a simple fact of geography; it is a source of great strength.

As a company, Siemens has made understanding and valuing that diversity a strategic initiative. By taking advantage of our own diversity, we not only serve our customers better, we create an environment that helps us to attract and develop the talent we need to remain competitive. In such an environment, every employee is free to reach his or her full potential.

While each of our U.S. operating companies has a unique market, customer base and workforce—each with its own dynamics and challenges—there are certain common elements in valuing diversity that we share and will develop together.

Our Vision

Siemens will strive to be a multicultural organization in the U.S., with diversity at all levels—from entry to the highest ranks. We believe that by capturing the strengths of our differences, and leveraging them to gain competitive advantage, we will meet or exceed the expectations of our customers, employees and shareholders.

We will encourage an environment that is open and inclusive and that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential.

We will identify and develop decision makers who are capable of understanding what is required to successfully compete in the multicultural market segments and communities in which we do business.

We will be an "Employer of Choice" because of our ability to attract, develop, motivate, reward, recognize and retain the highly skilled and talented individuals who represent all dimensions of diversity.

Promoting and Celebrating Diversity

We will actively seek to cultivate a diverse workforce through a multicultural organization program with the following elements:

• Personal awareness and diversity training
• Local and national support activities to help recognize and celebrate our differences
• Process assessment to ensure that our business practices encourage a multicultural workforce
• Recruiting multicultural talent and experience
• Supporting career development opportunities for all employees
• Retaining our best talent without regard to gender, race or national origin
• Supporting a healthy balance between work and private life among all employees