Apple hired 11,000 women in 2015, but there’s more work to be done
- aug
- 13
Apple has released its diversity numbers for 2015, noting a number of improvements while acknowledging that there is still much work to be done. For instance, Apple hired a 11,000 women in the last year across the world, up 65% from 2014. In the U.S., Apple hired 2,200 more black employees, a yearly increase of 50%, and 2,700 Hispanic and Latino employees, a 66% increase. The company's total workforce is now over 100,000 employees.
In a message about these new numbers, CEO Tim Cook also spoke about Apple's efforts to help expand opportunities in technology for minority students.
We're supporting education with programs like the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to help students at historically black colleges and universities find opportunities in technology. ConnectED is bringing our technology to some of the most economically disadvantaged schools and communities in the United States, so more people have the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
While it's important to note this progress, its equally important to acknowledge that Apple has a long way to go. For instance, in 2014, Apple reported that 70% of its overall workforce was male, with 30% female. This year, those numbers are 69% and 31%, respectively. Additionally, 55% of the company's U.S. employees were reported to be white, while that number today is 54%. That's not a huge change, though Apple is a massive company, and it will take time to see these demographics shift in more meaningful ways.
It's good to see Apple committed both to inclusivity and transparency regarding its progress in that area. With more work still to be done, we look forward to seeing the progress the company makes in the next year.
Source: Apple
