Xerox is also family-friendly. Both Dominas and Kindle say they feel supported without question when family demands dictate they be away from the office. Parents can even request company grants for the child care center of their choice. And domestic partners are eligible for medical benefits. The fusion of diverse people and opinions is essential in a climate that depends on teamwork and is always looking forward, managers say.
Diversity also enhances IS recruiting and sustains retention.
I think IT professionals gravitate to the function because they love technology, but I think they like a company like Xerox because these policies make success possible. But the mood could be changing for Xerox's well-adjusted IS employees. According to a press release, the layoffs were six months in the planning and analysis stage, with 50 different teams involved. How the announcement will affect IS staffers remained unclear. Xerox considers IM core skills necessary for the achievement of the corporate vision for Xerox 2000 and 2005.