Internally we seek to:

• Instill D&I principles and behaviors into organizational culture and systems
• Increase the experience of inclusion for all employees, particularly for underrepresented groups
• Raise awareness of D&I efforts across the organization and increase engagement

Externally we seek to:

• Provide philanthropic sponsorship to diversity organizations that focus on cutting-edge research and thought leadership
• Work with organizations and universities to source students and experienced candidates from a variety of backgrounds
• Enhance the Bloomberg brand in the marketplace through our company commitment to diversity and inclusion

Selected global initiatives include:

• Bloomberg Communities – such as Women’s, LBGT, and Black Professional groups — serve as a forum for employees to share ideas, concerns, and successes, to serve as brand ambassadors internally and externally, and to increase professional development.
• Women’s Coaching & Development Programs in News
• Curriculum Design – Embedding D&I messaging and concepts into global curriculum
• Culture Survey – Focus group sessions on engagement, career development, commitment, flexibility, retention, etc.
• Strategic partnerships with organizations that provide thought leadership and programs that improve workplace for underrepresented groups. Notable partnerships include:
  
  

National Council for Research on Women Catalyst Upwardly Global Stonewall The Center for Talent Innovation NCWIT Women’s Bond Club Institute for Sustained Dialogue 100,000 Jobs Mission American Chamber of Commerce in Japan OUBC NAA

Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Association of Black Journalists National Association of Hispanic Journalists American Asian Journalists Association South Asian Journalists Association National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Lime Connect Diversity in Asia Network Women Corporate Directors Digital Diversity Network