{"id":77031,"date":"2024-04-29T13:50:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T20:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=77031"},"modified":"2024-09-04T15:37:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T22:37:26","slug":"annual-equality-update-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/stories\/annual-equality-update-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Our 2024 Annual Equality Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Editor\u2019s note: Data is based on 2023 operations for Salesforce (fiscal year February 1, 2023\u2013January 31, 2024)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a privilege to share this year\u2019s update <\/strong>as Salesforce\u2019s new Chief Equality Officer<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While today\u2019s update looks back at our past \u2013 timed to our 2023 Stakeholder Impact Report<\/a> \u2013 I would be remiss not to acknowledge the present, along with where we\u2019re going. I want to take the time to recognize we are navigating extremely difficult times for the world. Many of us are processing or experiencing deep suffering and carrying this while showing up in the workplace. We continue to be committed to standing against all forms of hate, reflecting our diverse communities, and advocating for equality. This is part of why I returned to Salesforce a little over a month ago, and it\u2019s the same reason I joined for the first time nine years ago \u2014 our unwavering commitment to equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Salesforce, equality is not just a moment, a program, or an initiative \u2014 it\u2019s our culture. Beyond being a core value, it\u2019s how we innovate and lead. We have always been driven by the idea that the business of business is to make the world a better place. And we know when we do so, we make our company better. In this pivotal time for technology and the world, equality and inclusion are imperative. When we have diverse voices at the table, we are able to access untapped ideas, perspectives, and solutions. Especially as AI shapes every part of our lives, centering perspectives that are often on the margins will help us to create a future that is truly for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We strive to empower our employees to be visionaries and trailblazers for their communities, our company, technology, and the world. It\u2019s how I began my career in this field and how so many others in our company and ecosystem have driven lasting impact. And over the past month it\u2019s been wonderful to see that as the company has evolved, the Office of Equality has transformed to be more global, data-centered, and integrated into the business. In this annual update, we celebrate our continued progress, recognize where we fell short, and deepen our enduring dedication to equality for all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Every business should be a platform for change. That’s why equality is one of our core values. We’re committed to the equality and dignity of every human being.<\/p>\nMarc Benioff, Chair and CEO, Salesforce<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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