Inclusion & Diversity
At KLA, Inclusion & Diversity is a shared aspiration, commitment and responsibility. We celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and partners, and we are committed to fostering an engrained culture of inclusion and workplace diversity.
Our Commitment
“In our drive to be better, we commit to creating a more diverse workforce year over year. We do this because KLA, like society, benefits when we work with diverse teams to harness varying perspectives and talents in the furtherance of humanity.
We aim to increase representation of women across our global workforce, including in technical roles and our leadership pipeline, and increase the percentage of new hires from all underrepresented groups.”
Rick Wallace
President and CEO
Inclusion for All
Inclusion is a direct reflection of KLA’s core values, and we all play a part in creating an inclusive culture at work and in our communities.
At KLA, we commit to an inclusive workplace where differences are valued and everyone experiences a sense of belonging – we commit to Inclusion for All.
Spotlight on Michigan:
A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce From the Start
In 2018 KLA began to build its second headquarters in Ann Arbor Michigan. A priority objective was to make it the most diverse and inclusive office right from the beginning, and we are achieving that goal. As we continue to build out the new teams, there is already 48% women in site leadership roles (director and above), and 31% representation of women overall at the Ann Arbor site. (Data as of July 1, 2022)
Building A Culture of Inclusion
Engaging Through Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary groups of employees who have a common interest in helping KLA achieve its inclusion and diversity goals. ERGs give colleagues the opportunity to come together to openly share ideas, elevate awareness on important issues and help the company gain a better understanding of what it needs to do to be more inclusive and diverse.
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Education, Awareness, and Understanding
Developing better practices to promote inclusion & diversity does not happen overnight, so KLA invests in tools and resources to educate employees at all levels to build and sustain an inclusive environment. We celebrate our different cultures through heritage months and holidays to provide opportunities for employees to share their own cultures and experience with others. Training is provided around identity and belonging and inclusive leadership at all levels of the company. Through partnerships with external organizations, KLA also provides opportunities that support leadership development for women.
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Partnering with the Community
The KLA Foundation partners closely with our communities, listening to their needs, and addressing structural inequities through strategic partnerships. Inclusion and diversity is a thread that runs across the Foundations three pillars of Education, Wellness, and Community Enrichment. Through volunteering, corporate partnerships, and employee giving campaigns, employees are able to better understand and support traditionally underserved demographics while simultaneously providing an opportunity to give back to communities where they live and work.
Learn MoreDiversity Snapshot
Publishing our diversity data demonstrates our commitment to I&D by providing more transparency to all stakeholders and is a way to share our progress. We are working hard to attract, retain and celebrate the industry’s most talented people at all levels, leveraging technology to promote inclusive hiring, and attracting candidates from diverse pipelines. Likewise, we are dedicated to investing in our existing talent to increase representation in leadership across the company.
Gender
US Race and Ethnicity
Trending Upward
Striving to do better, we are seeing incremental progress.
Since 2021 representation of women in key positions have grown globally.
+3%
Women in
Leadership Roles
+1%
Women in
Technology Roles
Board Composition: KLA publishes its Board composition annually in its Proxy Statement. Currently, KLA has 30% women on the KLA Board. Please refer to KLA’s 2022 Proxy Statement.
Data as of July 1, 2022. Data supplied by KLA Human Resources as self-reported by employees. Leadership comprises director-level and above. Technology roles include Engineering and R&D. Totals may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding. To align with U.S. government reporting requirements, this data uses the traditional gender categories of male and female. Racial and ethnic demographics shown are also based on government categories.
Annually, KLA submits its EEO-1 report to the government. This report is a snapshot of the number and demographics of employees based in the United States within broadly defined EEOC job categories. These broad categories are designed to span multiple industries and are not fully aligned with KLA’s workforce or industry. We feel that the data we publish on our website and in the KLA Global Impact Report are a more accurate reflection of the employee base at KLA. To see a copy of our EEO-1 report click here.
Hear Their Stories
I&D Articles
Focus on the Fab: Harpreet Singh’s Journey in KLA Services
Aug 31, 2023
In the fast-paced world of customer support, when timely assistance and technical expertise are paramount, Harpreet Singh has consistently exceeded...
British Army Veteran Delivers High-Tech Training to KLA Customers
Jun 22, 2023
During a decade of service in the British Army as a training instructor, Adam Jones worked with next-generation technologies like...
At Work with the Kids for a Day at KLA Ann Arbor
May 4, 2023
For dozens of diverse employees at KLA Ann Arbor, taking the children in their lives to work for a day...
Highlighting Gender Equality and Diversity at KLA Locations in Asia
Mar 23, 2023
In March 2023, as the world marked International Women’s Day and some regions celebrated Women in History Month, KLA’s female...
KLA Employees Showcase their Talents during Lunar New Year
Feb 9, 2023
From creating precise and beautifully detailed designs with paper to the art of throwing kicks, blocks and punches, many KLA...
KLA Foundation: 2022 Year in Review
Jan 11, 2023
KLA Foundation granted more than $4.8 million to over 200 nonprofit organizations in 2022 and match-funded employee donations exceeding $2 million across all the...
