News: Optoelectronics
5 July 2022
Lumentum joins CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion
Lumentum Holdings Inc of San Jose, CA, USA (which designs and makes photonics products for optical networks and lasers for industrial and consumer markets) and its president & CEO Alan Lowe have joined the growing coalition CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The firm says that it is hence pledging to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. The collective of over 2000 signatories has already shared more than 1400 best known actions, exchanging tangible learning opportunities and creating collaborative conversations.
“We understand the critical importance of diversity and inclusion, which helps drive innovation and creativity, increases our competitive advantage, and ensures Lumentum is the best place to work for everyone,” says Lowe. “Our pledge is another concrete step in the company's diversity, inclusion and belonging journey, and I am proud that we continue to cultivate an environment where employees can openly and constructively address challenges, present opportunities, and share perspectives.”
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion aims to cultivate a new type of ecosystem centered around collaboration and sharing. The actions showcase real-life examples of the open and transparent conversations to cultivate more diverse and inclusive workplace environments. The addition of new signatories expands the impact of this work beyond the office to communities and industries.
