Each caucus has a senior executive champion. This year Xerox will offer sensitivity training addressing gay and lesbian issues to managers and employees, continuing a legacy of similar courses. While the numbers could be higher, the strides Xerox has made in terms of supporting minority employees have become models for other companies and in 1995 earned recognition from the federal Glass Ceiling Commission. 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.