Whether they’re exploring their own career development issues, listening to their peers and senior leaders share wisdom and experience or learning about health issues that affect their well-­being, multicultural women appreciate the quarterly forums this technology company hosts in their honor. These inspire them, provide camaraderie and offer a chance to interact with key execs. They further increase their visibility and personal networks at the company’s Women’s Business Resource Group meetings, which feature prominent industry speakers, facilitate mentoring relationships and even lead to work with nonprofits. High­-potential women of color are sought out for the Business Technical Leadership program, the internal pipeline and succession planning process, and are paired with mentors who advocate on their behalf. To further their development, 500+ employees in dozens of countries attend monthly interactive webinars on issues that affect multicultural women and their advancement.

Chairman, President & CEO: Ginni Rometty

VP, Diversity & Workforce Policy: Ronald Glover

Multicultural women represent…

8% of total employees

1% of corporate executives

5% of senior managers

4% of the top fifth of all earners

11% of all promotions to manager, senior manager or corporate executive in 2011

7% of the board of directors in 2011
 

What percentage of multicultural women employees participated in mentoring in 2011? 5%

What percentage of multicultural women employees participated in affinity groups in 2011? Not answered

* Total global workforce