Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion
As an ethical business, we do what is right.
Our DEI efforts are focused on ensuring equal opportunities and creating a safe and respectful workplace for all.
Lingaro is proud of and enriched by the diversity of the teams and is committed to fostering equity and inclusion. The needs, insights, and voice of Lingarians are crucial. We cooperate and ask for feedback to provide best solutions for our community and beyond. Our efforts are focused on ensuring equal opportunities, creating a great place to work for everyone, and making a positive impact on the IT industry.
Agata Szacka, DEI & Employer Brand Manager
We are a company that combines technological excellence with a strong commitment to DEI and sustainability. We truly believe inclusiveness and inclusive leadership drive our people's engagement. Advancing DEI and sustainability is not just an HR project; it is an element of our business strategy. Our strategic goals include supporting employee growth in a variety of ways and creating an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion.
Paulina Bartoszek, Head of Transformation & Strategy
I found a home in our diverse company as it expanded into a faraway country. For us, embracing multiculturalism isn't just a value; it's a strength. My journey here is a testament to our celebration of differences. We are creating something truly extraordinary.
Jesús Cobián, Country Head – Mexico
I have been working at Lingaro for over three years, and the impact of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team has been nothing short of transformative. From day one, they have fostered an environment where everyone feels valued and heard, regardless of their background. The initiatives they have implemented have not only raised awareness but have also led to meaningful changes in our company culture.
Paolo Cua, Service Level Manager
Lingaro's strong Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ecosystem helps all of us come together to live our core values of "Collaboration" and "No Barriers." When I joined after a career break, I felt like I was on equal footing from day one. I've had great opportunities I doubt I would find elsewhere!
Vinita Peter, HR Team Lead
7
countries, 8 offices
35
nationalities
31%
female workforce
41%
female managers
20+
DEI Ambassadors
Strategic DEI Goals
Ensure organization-wide understanding of and engagement with DEI initiatives
Build a strong, data-driven foundation for DEI initiatives with input from external experts
Attract and hire diverse talent
Create an inclusive culture where psychological safety is a priority
Set with Consensus
Input from Lingarians across the company, from new hires to long-time leaders
Advice from DEI Ambassadors who have volunteered to support colleagues in all things DEI
Third-party analysis of processes and policies concerning HR and more
DEI Manifesto
Our D&I Manifesto was written by Lingarians for Lingarians in 2019 to guide the rapid growth of our global community. Today it serves as a historical foundation for our ongoing efforts to advance DEI.
The Manifesto calls on us to:
- Build a community where everyone feels safe and comfortable with who they are
- Respect each other as human beings and treat everyone equally
- Ensure that everyone’s voice is heard
- Respond whenever our colleagues are not being treated with the proper respect
Driving DEI with Data
We strive to objectively track our progress towards meeting our people’s needs for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working environment.
Across multiple stages of our colleagues’ journeys with us, we collect relevant data and their feedback on DEI related needs and how well we are addressing them.
We present the results in our DEI Dashboard. Key data is available for all Lingarians to view.
DEI Initiatives in the Spotlight
IT Power Women Global Mentoring Program
In the global IT market, women are still a minority. To respond to the gender gap in the tech sector, in cooperation with leading universities we launched the IT Power Women Global Mentoring Program to help aspiring female tech talents in Poland and the Philippines plan the first steps of their exciting IT careers, build meaningful connections, get inspired, and envision long-term success.
So far, 35 female mentoring pairs have been connected within the ongoing program.
DEI Initiatives in the Spotlight
Women’s Community Meetings
Twice a year, we invite all female Lingarians to come together to share professional experiences, give career advice, and inspire each other.
Lingarians volunteer to present their thoughts on a variety of important topics such as excelling as working mothers, succeeding as women in IT, and finding work-life balance.
Guest speakers include accomplished female and male technology executives who share stories from their career journeys and offer valuable insights to women in the Lingaro community.
DEI Initiatives in the Spotlight
Global DEI Days
Every year, we organize a Global DEI Day to raise our community’s awareness of DEI issues, get Lingarians engaged in our own DEI efforts, and encourage each other to use best DEI practices in our day-to-day work.
The events feature seminars with top external experts addressing specific aspects of building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
DEI Initiatives in the Spotlight
Pride Month
Throughout every June, we use a rainbow-style version of our logo on our website and social media channels and publish internal and external communications to express our solidarity with the LGTBQIA+ community.
Special Pride Month initiatives have so far included
- Allyship-themed webinars with organizations like Diversity Hub and Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride,
- An awareness-building quiz on Pride Month facts during a company-wide news sharing meeting,
- Participating in the Pride Festival at the Circuit Events Ground Makati in the Philippines
DEI Initiatives in the Spotlight
Highlighting Lingarians’ National Holidays
We spread the word about a wide range of country-specific holidays Lingarians celebrate around the world, including:
Juneteenth
Thanksgiving
Diwali
Independence Day
Collaboration with External Organizations
Lingarians continue to seek knowledge and best practices related to DEI by working with a wide range of external organizations.