IBM contributes to literally hundreds of groups, initiatives, conferences, organizations and community programs and activities. Our efforts are organized on three platforms:
- Equal opportunity means opening doors of every level of the company. It includes nondiscrimination and nonharassment.
- Affirmative action includes taking the steps to ensure that everyone is allowed to compete on an equal basis. It provides practical assistance to people in groups historically excluded from participating in our economic system. Our intent is not to provide advantage, but to eliminate disadvantage.
- Work/Life programs help employees to balance the needs of the office and home. They are designed to allow employees to be productive and serve our customers at the same time, while also fulfilling the responsibilities of their personal lives.