Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace needs to be intentional. At Segment, we are making investments to ensure our workplace culture is welcoming and inclusive to folks with a diverse set of identities, experiences and backgrounds.

We are not just a company

When companies discuss diversity and inclusion, it can sound like just another corporate play. Segment understands that DEI is more than just an acronym, it’s a part of our core values inside and outside the office. When companies discuss diversity and inclusion, it can sound like just another corporate play. Segment understands that DEI is more than just an acronym, it’s a part of our core values inside and outside the office.

We are transformative "We tend to think (and be told) the things that are in place are in place for a reason, and that reason makes more sense than any desire we might have to change things. [But at Segment,] I can rip out the floorboards of building a team, building process, building culture… it’s been awesome." Hareem Mannan (she/her/hers)

We are empowered "I work on a team that fosters honesty, vulnerability and inclusion. We all care deeply about creating an empowering space for fellow Segmenters to succeed and thrive. We are a team that knows how to get things done, but also takes moments to celebrate, check in with each other and build community." Julian Gutierrez (he/him/his)

We are people "At Segment, people come first, whether it’s our customers or our teams. Segment is a collaborative, inclusive environment where challenging the status quo is encouraged daily." Jasmine Mireshghi (she/her/hers)

We are genuine "I am continuously encouraged to be my best self through being intellectually and creatively challenged each day at Segment. I am also able to bring my most honest self to work through Segment's continuous support of different D&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups." Caitlyn Sullivan (she/her/hers)

We are passionate "Truly, I feel all of my teammates, including the founders and execs, continue to prove they embody Segment's values. Everybody I work with is so smart, passionate and a total pleasure to work beside, and because of that, I've gained an incredible amount of knowledge of and passion for the world of data and accomplished more than I have in any previous role." Anand Deshpande (he/him/his)

We are family "Segment is not just a fast-paced and exciting company. What’s remarkable to me is Segment's work-life balance which allows me to spend time with my family. Every morning I have breakfast and play with my son, and every evening I give my son a bath, read him stories, and put him to bed. And during work hours? The drive and support of my team enables me to focus and achieve my best work." Tyson Mote (he/him/his)

Our approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is simple

Drive systemic change that will enable us to build a more diverse community
Empower employees to be inclusive leaders and positive changemakers
To hold us accountable to this work, we have assembled an executive sponsored DEI Task Force. This team includes employee representatives from Segment's global workforce, owns our DEI strategy and ensures we are making data-driven progress and learning along the way.

Our goals

In early 2020, we looked at our representation numbers and our employee engagement survey data. From this, we established two company-wide objectives for this fiscal year.

>38%

Identify as Female

>16%

Underrepresented Minorities

* URM is defined as African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx+, Native American and Two or more races. * We have limited our demographic reporting to U.S.-based employees in order to adhere to local laws in the other countries in which we operate.”

Objective 1

Increase representation of women to greater than 38% and underrepresented minorities (URMs) to greater than 16%.

Objective 2

Build a more inclusive Segment with a focus on upskilling managers on how to foster a sense of belonging on their teams.

Empowering our Communities

Our Employee Resource Groups foster inclusion and belonging and create empowering spaces for various communities at Segment. Each group works closely with an Executive Sponsor and provides invaluable insight on community issues, needs and policies that will better serve our team.

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Our mission is to elevate the experience of the Black community at Segment, by creating a safe space that fosters a sense of belonging and drives retention through cultural & community events, professional development, and collaboration with leadership.

API

Our mission is to promote visibility and inclusion for the very diverse Asian & Pacific Islander community by raising up leaders, hosting cultural events and investing into the tech and local communities through participation and volunteerism.

Queery

Queery is the official Segment ERG for LGBTQ+ employees, founded in 2016 and formalized in 2018. By recognizing the LGBTQ+ members of its workforce through an employee resource group, Segment supports an inclusive environment in which LGBTQ+ teammates feel comfortable and valued.

Segmento

Our mission is to create excitement and build a strong community of Latinx people and allies by providing resources and opportunities to come together for the inclusion, development and representation of our community members within Segment and the broader tech industry.

Wegment

Our mission is to build a strong community of women who are able to advocate for themselves and other women as allies by providing resources for the inclusion, development and representation of women in Segment and the broader tech industry.

Commitment to Racial Equity

In doing this work, it’s important that we also understand the prevalent racial injustices faced by people of color. We are committing to being a more racially just company and to enabling positive action from the individual to the company level.

Here are the steps we are taking

We made Juneteenth a company holiday
We organized safe spaces for teammates to discuss anti-racism
We launched an inclusive leadership training for managers
We made donations to racial justice organizations like the NAACP Legal Defense Fund
We are supporting legislation that requires more diverse representation in a company’s Board of Directors in California
We are reimagining our hiring and interview processes to make them more inclusive

This work requires all of us

We believe that every Segmenter has a responsibility to help build an inclusive culture and support our DEI strategy. We do this by building empathy for one another, engaging in allyship and modeling inclusive leadership.

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