Inclusion
Inclusion is foundational to KLA, both as a strategic imperative to advance our business and as an expression of our core values. An inclusive workplace culture leads to more open ideating and better collaboration, generating innovation and supporting business success.
Inclusion for All
We believe inclusion is everybody’s job, and that making it a reality requires not just policies but also conscious, considerate individual actions, multiplied daily across the organization. Through our ongoing Inclusion for All initiative, we aim to create a sense of belonging that weaves throughout KLA, embracing each individual’s backgrounds and experiences, celebrating everyone’s perspectives and knitting together teams that drive corporate and personal success.
Our Inclusion Strategy
KLA doesn’t view inclusion as a problem that needs to be solved, but as an opportunity to embrace. Beyond aligning with our core values and commitment to fair and ethical business practices, KLA’s focus on inclusion has three primary drivers:
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Talent attraction: By managing our recruiting strategies and cultivating a welcoming culture, we strive to hire the best, most qualified talent around the globe.
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Inclusive environment: By creating a culture where everyone belongs and is able to bring their unique worldview, we achieve a more collaborative and engaging work environment that enhances personal and professional growth.
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Employee engagement: By inviting all our employees to help achieve KLA’s goal of an inclusive workforce, we open our culture to a more diverse range of viewpoints on every challenge, expanding our spectrum of problem-solving potential and driving innovation.
Every year, we work to expand our inclusive hiring processes and build out tools and resources to help managers and employees model inclusive practices.
Employee Resource Groups
Within KLA, volunteer Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), open for all employee participation, help advance a more inclusive future by collaborating, sharing ideas, and raising awareness on important issues related to the business.
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Wise
Women in STEM Empowered (WISE) promotes inclusivity in leadership and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) roles. WISE also organizes mentor programs globally and hosts guest speakers and a discussion series supporting career growth and development.
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Konexión
Konexión celebrates Latinx culture, community and historical contributions, and supports STEM education programs for students.
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BELIEVE
Black Employees Leading Inclusion, Excellence, Values and Education (BELIEVE) supports inclusive recruitment and advancement opportunities and promotes cultural awareness, understanding and allyship.
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PRISM
PRISM (where Pride, Respect, Inclusion and Solidarity Meet) helps foster a safe and supportive working environment for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, conducts outreach in the talent pipeline, and offers workshops to develop greater awareness and understanding of the LGBTQ+ community.
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VALOR
Veterans and Allies Leading for Organizational Results (VALOR) supports U.S. military veterans, providing networking opportunities and roundtable events. VALOR supports hiring by helping to translate military experience into KLA skill sets.
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BRIDGE
Building Relationships In Diverse Generations and Experiences (BRIDGE) conducts programs and events geared to create greater understanding, collaboration and belonging across multigenerational teams.
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We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For external applicants, please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com to request accommodation. For current employees, contact your designated HR Business Partner.