Observed Signal · Jul 10, 2019 · Diversity Initiative · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Facebook to double female staff by 2024
Facebook published a Diversity Report outlining five-year targets to boost representation from underrepresented groups. By 2024, the company aims for more than 50% of its global workforce to be women or members of underrepresented groups (including Black, Native American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, multiracial individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans). The plan calls for doubling the number of women worldwide and a 100% increase for Black and Hispanic employees in the United States. Current figures cited include approximately 43% of employees from underrepresented groups, 36.9% of US employees being female, US veterans at 2.2%, and about 8% identifying as LGBTQ+. Facebook notes partnerships and investments to support these ambitions and states that the effort will help the company better reflect its user community.
Diversity initiative by a major tech company affecting workforce demographics in AdTech.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Facebook's Diversity Report sets five-year goals to reach 50% of the global workforce from women or underrepresented groups by 2024.
- The plan includes doubling the number of women globally and a 100% increase for Black and Hispanic employees in the US.
- Current representation cited: ~43% of employees from underrepresented groups; 36.9% of US employees are female; US veterans 2.2%; LGBTQ=~8%.
- Facebook intends to use partnerships and investments to reinforce the diversity push.
- A quote from Facebook states, 'Our work creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive is ongoing.'
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