• What is Diversity?
• Why an inclusive environment?
• TI’s Diversity Network
• Diversity Initiatives

What is Diversity?

Diversity in today’s global business environment is all the ways in which we differ. This includes the obvious differences such as race and gender, as well as differences in work styles and thoughts or ideas. Everyone is part of diversity. At TI, diversity works to: Fully utilize the talents of all TI people Improve retention and recruitment from all population segments Enhance decision-making and innovation by encouraging a wide range of inputs Increase our ability to relate to diverse groups of customers globally Encourage individual responsibility for growth, learning and excellence

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Why an inclusive environment?

An inclusive environment creates an atmosphere where a globally diverse workforce and the contributions people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives bring to TI are recognized and valued.

An inclusive environment is also one where employees feel there are no artificial barriers to their success and where all TI employees worldwide can contribute. Such an environment is important because it focuses on TI’s need for highly-effective, global teaming and trust. It enables TI to leverage global talent and thinking as a competitive business advantage.

“At TI, we are committed to building a great company customers can count on – one where employees aspire to achieve the highest possible standards with regard to financial performance, ethical behavior, business execution and innovation. An inclusive environment is essential to that, where diversity thrives and every employee, no matter where they are and what job they hold, is fully engaged in TI’s business success. I’m challenging myself and every TI employee to help make an inclusive environment a global reality at TI.” Rich Templeton, President and CEO

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TI’s Diversity Network

The TI Diversity Network (TIDN) is a network of employees from each of the company’s diversity initiatives. TIDN is an integral part of TI’s business and has a tremendous impact on the development and implementation of programs both in the workplace and the community.

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Diversity Initiatives

TI employees have formed a number of grassroots organizations to help the company, and themselves, in support of a diverse culture. The initiatives, which are open to all employees, include:

• Able Initiative (AI)
• Bangladesh Diversity Initiative (BDI)
• Black Employee Initiative (BEI)
• Chinese Initiative (CI)
• Christian Values Initiative (CVI)
• Filipino Diversity Initiative (FDI)
• Hispanic Employees Initiative Forum (HEIF)
• Indian Diversity Initiative (IDI)
• Japanese Diversity Initiative (JDI)
• Jewish Initiative (JI)
• Korean Diversity Initiative (KDI)
• Lesbian, Gay and Transgender Employee Initiative (TI Pride)
• Muslim Employees Initiative (MEI)
• Turkish Employee Initiative (TEI)
• Women’s Initiative (WIN)
• Vietnamese Initiative (VNII)

A variety of programs and activities have been established to support TI’s diversity strategy including:

• Work-Life resources to help employees manage their life at home and work
• Recruiting efforts through diversity organizations and professional societies
• Support of the Safe Space™ program
• Community involvement programs
• Education and workforce development strategies
• Economic development activities committed to doing business with women- and minority-owned firms

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