Salesforce—Salesforce built comprehensive DEI program with 50%+ employee participation in Equality Groups and supplier diversity initiatives
Salesforce established robust DEI programs centered around Equality Groups, with more than 50% of employees and contingent workers participating as members or allies, and membership growing 20% year-over-year. The company launched a Supplier Diversity Academy, a six-month accelerator for small businesses owned by underrepresented minorities, women, veterans, disabled, or LGBTQ+ individuals. Its Warmline employee advocacy program for underrepresented groups reduced attrition by 80% since 2020 and was named a DEI Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum in 2023.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEI Programs | +toward | primary | +1.00 |
| Gender Equity | +toward | secondary | +0.50 |
| Overall incident score = | +0.664 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (high ×1.5) × confidence (0.59)
Evidence (1 signal)
Salesforce Equality Groups reached 50%+ employee participation with WEF DEI Lighthouse recognition
Salesforce's 2024 Annual Equality Update documented that more than 50% of employees participate in Equality Groups, with 20% year-over-year membership growth. The Supplier Diversity Academy accelerates underrepresented-owned businesses. The Warmline program reduced attrition by 80% among underrepresented employees and was named a DEI Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum in 2023.