Welcome to Applied Materials’ Diversity website. Applied Materials has a long history of valuing global diversity. Our goal is to weave diversity into the fabric of our company, into all our processes, into day to day business practices, and company values. Incorporated into Applied Materials’ core values are two concepts that have helped shape a corporate culture that regards diversity as a competitive advantage:
- Respect for the individual - Mutual trust and respect are shared by all.
- Global Awareness - Embracing different perspectives leads to a wealth of opportunities
Vision Statement
Actively promote a work environment where differences are valued and respected, capabilities are leveraged and employees are fully engaged.
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Applied Materials has a very diverse global workforce, and I am proud to be part of a company that embraces and leverages different thoughts, experiences, style and culture. In today's constantly changing business environment we must adapt to change and work even harder to increase customer satisfaction, improve effectiveness in everything we do and maintain our leadership in every part of the world. In order to think strategically at the enterprise level, we must position and use our diverse culture as our competitive advantage.
Mike Splinter
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Recruiting
Applied Material’s global community of employees is located in 16 countries around the world, including: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, India, Ireland, Israel, Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and the United States. Therefore, understanding different perspectives, taking advantage of varied approaches and working together in cross-cultural teams are intrinsic to the company and have been key to our success.
We hire a globally diverse workforce and in the U.S. we have a number of strategic alliances with organizations devoted to the education and professional development of a diverse workforce, including:
- Society of Women Engineers
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
- National Black Physics Students’ Association
- Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists
- National Black MBA Association
- National Society of Hispanic MBAs
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities
For additional information please visit our Careers web page.
Policies & Practices
At Applied Materials, we have policies and practices that support diversity and inclusion. These are some of the policies and practices that are helping us build a winning workplace.
- Harassment-free work environment
- Electronic job postings (Internal Transfer Policy)
- Open Door policy
- Employee affinity groups
- Domestic partner benefits
- Education assistance program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Management by objectives
- Stock options or stock awards for all employees
- Numerous development opportunities
- Safe and pleasant work environment
Affinity Groups
Applied Materials offers employees the opportunity to participate in affinity groups, which are voluntary, employee-driven groups organized around a particular shared interest or dimension. Affinity group members may have a common cultural history and perspective, yet, each affinity group takes a unique approach to addressing the specific needs of its membership. Each group works to create an open forum for idea exchange and to strengthen the linkage to and within diverse communities in support of Applied Materials’ business objectives.
In addition to supporting the company and community as a whole, affinity groups provide services to their members that enhance individual effectiveness and job satisfaction through networking and professional development. All affinity groups are open to all employees at Applied Materials.
Community Involvement
Applied Materials understands the importance of social responsibilities and the need to be a leader in the places we do business. Through both our core business and community efforts, we experience the profound impact we can have on improving the quality of life in our communities and the world we all share.
By donating our time, energy and resources where they can do the most good, we are collectively acting upon our belief that making a positive social contribution is defined not only by who we are, but by what we do.
- Education Initiative Targets Communities, Span Years
The award winning Applied Materials Education Initiative helps meet the needs of students and communities and develops them for the future.
Life-Changing Innovation Earn Global Recognition
The Tech Museum of Innovation Awards: Technology Benefiting Humanity, presented by Applied Materials, is a global program that recognizes and works to extend the each of breakthroughs in applying technology to improve the quality of life around the world.
Art @ Applied Materials Brings Art to the Workplace
Applied Materials has the commitment and vision to develop partnership with the arts and promoting cross-cultural understanding among its employees and communities.
Girlstart
Applied Materials women’s affinity group (WPDN) raises funds to support the Girlstart summer camp.
Habitat for Humanity
Applied Materials African-American affinity group (LEAD) works with Habitat for Humanity in the construction of low cost homes to provide ownership to individuals whom may not otherwise have the opportunity.
AHORA Scholarship
Applied Materials Hispanic affinity group (HIP) provides scholarship to students in the Austin, Texas area.
Employee Giving Program
Through the Employee Giving Program, U.S.-based employees can support the nonprofit organizations or schools of their choice.
For additional information please visit our Social Responsibility web page.
Recognition
Through its commitment to diversity and corporate citizenship Applied Materials over the years has earned top rankings on numerous corporate lists:
- 2006
- Top 50 Most Military-Friendly Employers 2006" by G.I. Jobs magazine
- The "100 Best Corporate Citizens", Business Ethics, April 2006
- Participant in Human Right Campaign Corporate Equality Index
- "America’s Most Admired Companies", Fortune, March 2006
- Calvert Leader Designation, Calvert, February 2006
- Top 50 List of Giving Organizations in the Bay Area, San Francisco Business Times, July 2006
2005
- "America’s Most Admired Companies", Fortune, March 2005
- Training Top 100, Training Magazine
- "Top Corporate Philanthropists", Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, December 2005
- The "100 Best Corporate Citizens", Business Ethics, 2005
- Top 50 List of Giving Organizations in the Bay Area, San Francisco Business Times, July 2005
- Participant in Human Right Campaign Corporate Equality Index
2004
- "50 Best Companies For Minorities", Fortune, June 2004
- Working Woman Magazine’s top 30 companies with the best supplier-diversity track records
- "America's Most Admired Companies", Fortune, March 2004
- 100 Best Corporate Citizens by Business Ethics Magazine
- Training Top 100, Training Magazine
- Top 50 List of Giving Organizations in the Bay Area, San Francisco Business Times, July 2004
- "Top Corporate Philanthropists", Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, December 2004
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