Texas Instruments’ inclusive environment journey began almost 20 years ago, when we recognized that a diverse, empowered work force was a means for achieving a sustained competitive business advantage. TI has taken great strides in embracing diversity while maintaining the spirit of inclusion.

An inclusive environment creates an atmosphere in which a diverse work force – and the contributions of people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – are recognized and valued. An inclusive environment has no artificial barriers to success; it is an environment where TI employees worldwide can contribute and succeed.

Diversity refers to the ways in which people differ. This includes obvious differences such as race and gender and more subtle differences in religion and culture, as well as differences in work styles, thoughts and ideas.

The business case

"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 Chairman, president and CEO

TI’s diversity vision was created in 1989 to foster an environment that recognizes, understands, values and utilizes the unique skills and abilities of all employees. Since that time, we’ve realized many benefits that this type of work culture can offer:

• Improved retention and recruitment from all segments of our population
• Enhanced decision-making and innovation by encouraging a wide range of input
• Increased engagement and productivity
• Increased ability to relate to different groups of customers around the world
• Increased opportunities for individual growth, learning and excellence 

Based on our experience, organizations that create an inclusive environment produce better solutions to problems, a higher level of critical analysis and real innovation – all of which are vital to success in the fast-paced semiconductor industry.

TI’s approach to diversity includes:

• Management commitment, leadership and support
• A clear diversity vision and strategies
• Education, training and communication
• Career development and mentoring
• Performance and accountability
• Employee involvement
• Measurement

Additionally, we measure and review diversity progress quarterly. The review includes:

• Representation census (a comparison of our U.S. diverse hires and the percentage of diverse students graduating with degrees in science, technology, engineering and math-related fields)
• Turnover
• Promotions
• Hires

TI also works to ensure that diversity is considered a standard part of all TI processes such as succession planning, compensation, training and development, recruiting, marketing, and community affairs.