Jonathan M. answered • 05/16/23
IT Professional Sharing the Knowledge
Microsoft has a Global Diversity and Inclusion page on their website where they state their belief in the transformative power of engaging many different perspectives. They strive to create an environment that brings the power of diversity to life—where people with different backgrounds and experiences thrive in both their professional and personal lives. Their mission is deeply inclusive: to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Google has a Diversity Annual Report that measures progress on their commitments to increase representation and strengthen a culture of inclusion at Google and beyond. In 2021, they reflected on what they learned from listening to how social and economic inequities and the global pandemic impacted people at Google and beyond. They took a holistic look at who they impact—from their employees to people who use their products to clients—as well as their breadth of resources and tools. They made a concerted and proactive effort to transform how they fundamentally operate in order to create positive, systemic change—in the workplace and in the world.
Apple has an Inclusion & Diversity page on their website where they state that they are continuing to build a culture where everybody belongs. They believe that this is what sparks their innovation and progress towards a more inclusive workforce and a better world. They have made progress in increasing representation, with 50 percent of their workforce in the U.S. being made up of people from underrepresented communities. They also state that leadership matters for this generation and the next.
Based on these statements, it seems that all three companies value diversity and inclusion and are taking steps to promote these values within their organizations. They desire employees who can bring different perspectives and experiences to the table.
Some general recommendations for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace could include setting diversity and inclusion goals and regularly measuring progress towards these goals, providing diversity and inclusion training for all employees, fostering a culture of open communication and encouraging employees to share their thoughts and ideas, implementing fair hiring practices that focus on finding the best candidate for the job regardless of their background, and providing opportunities for career development and advancement for all employees.
In terms of key attributes that could make someone successful as a system analyst, some important skills and qualities could include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, teamwork, and adaptability. A system analyst with strong analytical skills would be able to analyze complex information and data to identify patterns and trends. Attention to detail would allow them to carefully review information to ensure accuracy and completeness. Excellent communication skills would enable them to clearly communicate complex information to others. The ability to work well with others to achieve common goals would be important for teamwork. Finally, adaptability would allow them to adapt to changing situations and learn new skills as needed.
Microsoft. (n.d.). Microsoft Global Diversity and Inclusion. Retrieved from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/default.aspx
Google. (2022). Diversity Annual Report - Google Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Retrieved from https://about.google/belonging/diversity-annual-report/2022/
Apple. (n.d.). Inclusion & Diversity - Apple. Retrieved from https://www.apple.com/diversity/
