The ultimate competitive advantage
Globalization and digitization has changed the world—and the workplace—forever. People and the companies they work for are now part of a worldwide economy. Suppliers, customers and competition come from every continent. Daily interactions with individuals from different cultures, beliefs and backgrounds are the norm, not the exception. To lead in this landscape, companies must be adaptable, innovative and creative. Workplace diversity provides Seagate with a competitive edge to be more creative, more open—to new ideas, to change, to what the future holds.

Diversity at Seagate means being engaged; feeling great about the company. It means working in an environment where people are free to contribute their personal best. Not just as skilled, high-tech workers, but as unique individuals inspired to excel in a diverse environment. From Penang, Malaysia to Sunnyvale, California, diversity at Seagate is a reflection of the surrounding community. It is a factor in strategy as well as in culture.

Diversity Education
To continuously create and sustain diversity, Seagate provides people with meaningful learning opportunities to increase awareness, perspectives and actions. The Seagate Diversity program comprises three major elements

• Management training
• Quarterly events for all U.S. employees
• Business protocol knowledge (language, local customs, cultural norms) of the countries where Seagate operates

To ensure a rich, diverse candidate pool, Seagate fosters relationships with several organizations who have women, ethnically diverse or economically disadvantaged individuals as its members. These include the following nationally recognized organizations

• National Society of Black Engineers
• Society of Women Engineers
• American Indian Science & Engineering Society
• Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers
• Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement