According to employee reviews, the top 10 companies for workers of color.
In the current competitive job market, there are numerous job opportunities available. Additionally, workers have greater access to information than ever before to identify a company that aligns with their values and interests. A key consideration for job seekers is the efforts companies are making to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
A recent report from Comparably showcases some of the top companies as rated by employees of color based on 16 workplace culture metrics, including compensation, career growth, leadership, and work environment.
Data was collected between November 2020 and November 2021.
The top 10 companies, as rated by employees of color, are highlighted with additional details on their DEI leaders and initiatives.
1. RingCentral
- Industry: Technology
- Headquarters: Belmont, California
- CEO: Vladimir Shmunis
- Danita Oliver is the senior global diversity, equity, and inclusion lead.
- 76% of employees of color would recommend their workplace
- 83% of employees of color feel they’re paid fairly
- RingCentral is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.
- RingCentral released a diversity and inclusion vision statement instead of a workplace diversity report on CNBC Make It.
2. Adobe
- Industry: Technology
- Headquarters: San Jose, California
- CEO: Shantanu Narayen
- Head of diversity: Brian Miller, chief talent diversity and inclusion officer
- 84% of employees of color would recommend their workplace
- 84% of employees of color feel they’re paid fairly
- The employees are led with empathy, inclusion, and a genuine concern for their well-being.
3. IBM
- Industry: Technology
- Headquarters: Armonk, New York
- CEO: Arvind Krishna
- Head of diversity: Carla Grant Pickens, chief diversity and inclusion officer
- 67% of employees of color would recommend their workplace
- 75% of employees of color feel they’re paid fairly
- Despite initially believing that my gender, race, and age would hinder my chances of getting hired or promoted, I was able to secure a job last year and was subsequently promoted this year.
4. Microsoft
- Industry: Technology
- Headquarters: Redmond, Washington
- CEO: Satya Nadella
- Head of diversity: Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, corporate vice president and chief diversity officer
- 48% of employees of color would recommend their workplace
- 69% of employees of color feel they’re paid fairly
- I value the inclusion and consideration for individual differences, as well as the utilization of technology to bridge the physical gap between us.
5. Zoom
- Industry: Technology
- Headquarters: San Jose, California
- CEO: Eric Yuan
- Head of diversity: Damien Hooper-Campbell
- 90% of employees of color would recommend their workplace
- 88% of employees of color feel they’re paid fairly
- The culture and environment at work are thrilling, with a team comprising of individuals with varied backgrounds and exceptional skills.
- Zoom will share its first DEI report in 2022, according to a spokesperson
6. Chegg
- Industry: Technology
- Headquarters: Santa Clara, California
- CEO: Dan Rosenweig
- Head of diversity: Kristal Cobb, director of culture, belonging and diversity
- 80% of employees of color would recommend their workplace
- 77% of employees of color feel they’re paid fairly
- I have worked for many companies, and Chegg stands out as one of the most progressive.
7. Credit Karma
- Industry: Financial technology
- Headquarters: Oakland, California
- CEO: Kenneth Lin
- Head of diversity: Ash Coleman, head of diversity, equity and inclusion
- 82% of employees of color would recommend their workplace
- 92% of employees of color feel they’re paid fairly
- My team is incredibly diverse, comprising individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, and experiences.
- Credit Karma did not provide CNBC Make It a recent workplace diversity report
8. Medallia
- Industry: Technology
- Headquarters: San Francisco, California
- CEO: Leslie Stretch
- Lauren Jackman, senior vice president of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, is the head of diversity.
- 77% of employees of color would recommend their workplace
- 80% of employees of color feel they’re paid fairly
- Employee review: “They are kind, open, and inclusionary.”
9. SentinelOne
- Industry: Technology
- Headquarters: Mountain View, California
- CEO: Tomer Weingarten
- Felice Ajlouny is the head of diversity and the vice president of talent acquisition, diversity, and inclusion.
- 92% of employees of color would recommend their workplace
- 95% of employees of color feel they’re paid fairly
- Our team is diverse, dynamic, and always eager to help and support one another, making it empowering to take risks and know that your team will support you.
- SentinelOne did not provide CNBC Make It a recent workplace diversity report
10. Google
- Industry: Technology
- Headquarters: Mountain View, California
- CEO: Sundar Pichai
- Head of diversity: Melonie Parker, chief diversity officer
- 58% of employees of color would recommend their workplace
- 79% of employees of color feel they’re paid fairly
- Google is amazing due to its commitment to diversity, strong values, and innovative outlook.
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