New figures show that Intel exceeded its goals for 2015, increasing diverse hiring by 3.1%, up to 43.1%. Hires from under-represented communities increased by 31%. The company also increased its female workforce by almost 43%. African Americans now make up 3.5% of Intel’s workforce and women comprise 24.5%, outpacing the number of minorities in other large technology companies. Additionally, Intel increased the number of women in leadership roles. Last June, Intel Capital launched a $125 million fund to invest in women and minority entrepreneurs, as part of its $300 million Diversity in Technology Initiative. Last June, Intel Capital launched a $125m fund to invest in women and minority entrepreneurs, as part of its $300m 'Diversity in Technology Initiative'. The company's has set further goals for 2016, includeing reaching 45% diverse hiring in the US, with a new sub-goal of 14% hiring of under-represented minorities. In addition to these goals, Intel is working on initiatives such as diversity training programs at all levels of the company, including those who work directly with customers.
New figures show that Intel exceeded its goals for 2015, increasing diverse hiring by 3.1%, up to 43.1%. Hires from under-represented communities increased by 31%. The company also increased its female workforce by almost 43%. African Americans now make up 3.5% of Intel’s workforce and women comprise 24.5%, outpacing the number of minorities in other large technology companies. Additionally, Intel increased the number of women in leadership roles. Last June, Intel Capital launched a $125m fund to invest in women and minority entrepreneurs, as part of its $300m 'Diversity in Technology Initiative'. The company's has set further goals for 2016, includeing reaching 45% diverse hiring in the US, with a new sub-goal of 14% hiring of under-represented minorities. In addition to these goals, Intel is working on initiatives such as diversity training programs at all levels of the company, including those who work directly with customers.