Global LGBT+ Mobility at IBM Kimberley Messer, Business Development Executive Workforce Diversity & LGBT Markets, North America

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1 Global LGBT+ Mobility at IBM Kimberley Messer, Business Development Executive Workforce Diversity & LGBT Markets, North America Oct 27, 2016

2 Content IBM Demographics Global Non-Discrimination Policy IBM s Global LGBT policy and programs Global Mobility at IBM Preparing for an assignment Examples and Stories 2

3 IBM demographics Operations in 170+ countries 375,000+ employees worldwide in 7 regions 36% 31% of total worldwide IBM population are Women 50% 60% Nearly less than work 10 years of remotely on a service typical day of IBM s population are millennials

4 IBM Equal Opportunity Policy Letter 1953 It is the policy of this organization to hire people who have the personality, talent and background necessary to fill a given job, regardless of race, color or creed T. J. Watson, Jr.

5 IBM s Commitment to Diversity The employees of IBM represent a talented and diverse workforce. Achieving the full potential of this diversity is a business priority that is fundamental to our competitive success. A key element in our workforce diversity programs is IBM's long-standing commitment to equal opportunity. Business activities such as hiring, promotion, and compensation of employees, are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. These business activities and the design and administration of IBM benefit plans comply with all applicable laws, including those dealing with equal opportunity. For qualified people with disabilities, IBM makes workplace accommodations that comply with applicable laws, and which IBM determines are reasonable and needed for effective job performance. In respecting and valuing the diversity among our employees, and all those with whom we do business, managers are expected to ensure a working environment that is free of all forms of harassment. This policy is based on sound business judgment and anchored in our IBM Values. Every manager in IBM is expected to abide by our policy, and all applicable laws on this subject, and to uphold IBM s commitment to workforce diversity. 5 Virginia M. Rometty President and Chief Executive Officer

6 Legal environments around the globe Source: International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association,

7 Advancing LGBT inclusion globally * Source: Center for Talent Innovation, Out in the World study

8 LGBT Outside of USA IBM has employees in 98 countries. 56 have laws that vary from unenforced penalty to death penalty regarding LGBT. IBM offers marriage days off for LGBT employees in 40 countries and medical coverage for same gender partners in 34 countries. In the past 8 months, we have increased the LGBT IBM population covered for medical coverage by 30%.

9 LGBT Outside of USA 6/16- Medical and leave benefits IBM India 6/16 Benefits for same-gender partners IBM Italy 5/16- First LGBT Executive Sponsor and LGBT BRG IBM Russia 5/16 Benefits for same-gender partners IBM Colombia IBM South Africa 5/16 Reissue of benefits for same-gender partners 11/15 Leave benefits for same-gender partners IBM Japan 1/16 Canada provide benefit coverage for Sex Reassignment Surgery IBM Canada IBM Philippines IBM Greece IBM Chile 4/16 Medical and leave benefits for samegender partners in 2/16 Medical and leave benefits for samegender partners 1/16 Health insurance, life insurance, and domestic relocation for same gender partners IBM Philippines 12/15 Medical and leave benefits for same-gender partners

10 Various forms of global mobility Cross-Border Travel (Immigration & Taxes) International Assignment Permanent Relocation Career Development Programs Smarter Cities Challenge Corporate Service Corps Executive Service Corps Always based on our Global Equal Opportunity policy Always based on employee s willingness to go somewhere or not LGBT families are treated exactly the same as traditional families Spouse/partner Children Benefits Career opportunities Immigration legislation 10

11 Preparing for an assignment In person country briefings Local LGBT networks Other local employees/assignees Traveler advisory for all business trips (via ) TMA Country Navigator Immigration Legislation - Creative solutions 11

12 12 Traveler Advisory

13 TMA Country Navigator - introduction Working with Transnational Management Associates (TMA), the Country Navigator has been developed to help IBMers gain and apply cultural intelligence. This web-based tool gives you valuable insight on how to successfully interact with people from different cultures. Primary features include fast access to continually updated country specific knowledge and networking tools. These help you to modify your approach to be immediately effective in different cultural contexts. 13

14 14 TMA Country Navigator Flight Packs

15 15 TMA Country Navigator Flight Pack example

16 16 TMA Country Navigator Flight Pack LGBT examples

17 Immigration Legislation - Creative Solutions Hong Kong - Singapore UK - Saudi Arabia Australia - US 17

18 Conclusion Diversity and mobility teams need to be aware of LGBT challenges around the world and know how to react to them Employees need (anonymous) access to up-to-date country information Every situation is unique and will require a unique solution Confidentiality of information is important (LGBT status, medical status) The employee determines what he/she is willing to do and accept There is always a solution 18

19 Questions? Kimberley Messer 19