Addressing IBM’s Mobile
Workforce in Today’s Diverse
Global Marketplace
Tony Tenicela
Global Leader
Workforce Diversity and LGBT Markets
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$
92.8B
Revenue (2014)
2,800 locations, 12
research laboratories
Operations in over
countries
170
50% of global
workforce is
considered
Mobile
385,000 Employees
+800,000
worldwide,
traditional endpoints
65% of workforce
is a member of a
globally
integrated
team
130,000 Contractors
100,000+ Business Partners
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IBM’s Commitment to Diversity
The employees of IBM represent a talented and diverse workforce. Achieving the
full potential of this diversity is a business priority that is fundamental to our
competitive success. A key element in our workforce diversity programs is IBM's
long-standing commitment to equal opportunity.
Business activities such as hiring, promotion, and compensation of employees,
are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
These business activities and the design and administration of IBM benefit plans
comply with all applicable laws, including those dealing with equal opportunity. For
qualified people with disabilities, IBM makes workplace accommodations that comply
with applicable laws, and which IBM determines are reasonable and needed for
effective job performance. In respecting and valuing the diversity among our
employees, and all those with whom we do business, managers are expected to
ensure a working environment that is free of all forms of harassment.
This policy is based on sound business judgment and anchored in our IBM Values.
Every manager in IBM is expected to abide by our policy, and all applicable laws
on this subject, and to uphold IBM’s commitment to workforce diversity.
Virginia M. Rometty
President and Chief Executive Officer
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A Heritage of LGBT Inclusion at IBM
1953
1984
1995
1997
1997
1999
2001
2002
2006
2011
2013
2014
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President TJ Watson issues IBM’s first equal opportunity policy letter
Sexual orientation added to IBM’s global EO policy
Launch of IBM’s Lesbian and Gay Task Force
Same-sex domestic partner benefits for US employees
Eight LGBT Diversity Network Groups announced
IBM’s LGBT Supplier Diversity program launched
IBM’s LGBT / Diversity Business Development Program launched
Gender identity and expression added to IBM’s global EO policy
Introduction of Voluntary Self-Identification in our HR systems
IBM’s 1sr LGBT Annual Report published and distributed
LGBT status used in Chairman’s Review for the 1st time
Launch of the Straight Ally certification training module
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LGBT Rights around the World
Same-sex Marriage:
The Netherlands (2001), Belgium (2003), Canada (2005), Spain (2005), South
Africa (2006), Norway (2009), Sweden (2009), Argentina (2010), Iceland (2010),
Portugal (2010), Denmark (2012), Uruguay (2013), Brazil (2013), France (2013),
New Zealand (2013), UK (2014), Luxembourg (2015), Slovenia (2015) and
Finland (voted, effective 2017), and the United States (2015).
Mexico City and Quintana Roo
Death Penalty:
Updated September 10, 2015
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:World_homosexuality_laws.svg
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Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Mauritania, Sudan, United Arab Emirates,
Nigeria, Somalia
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IBM’s Global Mobility Program
PROGRAM TYPES
 Cross-Border Travel
 International Assignment
 Permanent Relocation
 Career Development
Programs
– Smarter Cities Challenge
– Corporate Service Corps
– Executive Service Corps
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INFORMATION SOURCES
 In person country briefings
 Local LGBT networks
 Other local employees/assignees
 Traveler advisory for all business trips
(via email)
 TMA Country Navigator
 Immigration Legislation - Creative
solutions
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