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In 2020, our employee network groups played
a pivotal role.
We recognize and celebrate our employee network groups that are the cornerstones of delivering on Agilent’s promise to
diversity and inclusion, especially in a year like 2020. These groups provide vital spaces and activities that help all of our We continue to be
team members feel supported and included.
recognized as a leader
Council for Black Employees (CoBE) SWE@Agilent Women@Agilent
The social injustices the world witnessed were a sobering Growing from a grassroots interest in the Society of Women With nine chapters around the world, including in the U.S., in diversity & inclusion:
reminder that much more progress must be made to create Engineers (SWE) this employee network group establishes a Germany, Korea and Australia, this employee network group
a more equitable and inclusive workplace for all. As a start, community for professional women to network, develop, and has also created a robust community with global reach to
we held focus groups in 2020 to listen to and learn from our collaborate while also supporting girls in preparing for the enable professional and personal development.
Black employees, which served as the groundwork for the STEM roles of the future.
foundation of CoBE in early 2021.
“As a first-generation Mexican and the first college “Unity is strength and both men and women can
“We hear from our top leaders how much they grad in my family, I had to lead by example. But choose to challenge gender norms and stereotypes Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s
support us, and that they want our help in driving who was my example supposed to be? Navigating a together. After a year in Agilent, I can feel that Best Employers for Diversity
change. Padraig [McDonnell, the president of Agilent white-collar workforce is no simple task when you gender equality evolved naturally from our core
CrossLab Group and executive sponsor of CoBE] set don’t have anyone to guide you. With the aid of my corporate values and culture. At Agilent, we choose
up a one-on-one call with each of us. I talked to him wonderful and encouraging boss, I have direction for to challenge boundaries to create a better workplace Ranked #9 in Financial Times’ Diversity
Leaders ranking, which represents Europe’s
for an hour and got the sense he’s genuinely invested the first time. In addition to that direct support, for everyone.” most inclusive companies
and wants to know what he can do to help. It was I was introduced to SWE@Agilent, which couldn’t
so motivating.” have come at a better time.”
Recognized by Forbes as one of The Just 100:
Babatunde Awoyinka Karla Esparza Jin-Nyoung Choi Companies Doing Right By America
Service Manager Chemistry and Supply Sales South Asia Pacific Korea
Founding member of CoBE and Account Manager Customer Operations Center
member of its leadership team Member of SWE@Agilent Director
United States United States Member of Women@Agilent Rated a 4.4 D&I Score on Glassdoor, out of 5,
Korea Chapter through April 30, 2021
South Korea
