In August 2023, DX Division at Samsung Electronics launched the DEI Council,
comprising executives from the People Team. The council, which is composed of the
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion subcommittees, addresses the company’s diversity status
and improvement goals and deliberates major issues related to DEI.
Policy and Status
Be Yourself,
We Build a Better Tomorrow
To shape a better tomorrow for our customers, partners and local communities,
Samsung Electronics ensure that all of our employees are given equal opportunities
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Empowering
women at work Learn more -
Supporting employees
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Communicating
intergenerationally Learn more
Women at Samsung
We are continuing our efforts to empower all our female employees as they demonstrate
outstanding competencies in various fields as next-generation leaders.
We are continuing our efforts to empower all our female employees as they demonstrate outstanding competencies in various fields as next-generation leaders.
Inclusiveness of Organizational Culture
The 2024 SCI survey results* showed that 90% of our global employees felt that their team members value one another's diverse perspectives.
* Percentage of respondents who gave positive answers in the global employment survey results
Employee Resource Groups
Embracing Diversity, Building Communities Together
Employees voluntarily form Employee Resource Groups(ERGs) under the themes of women, persons with disabilities, inter-generation, race, veterans and more. ERGs serve as a platform for networking, mentoring, volunteer work and employee education.
Approximately 6,600 employees are participating in 43 ERG meetings in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, Southwest Asia, Africa, and South Korea.
ERG Objectives
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Women
Our women ERGs strive to ensure equal opportunities
regardless of gender and empower women. They serve as an
important channel for communication and exchange and
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Persons with disabilities
Our PwD(Persons with Disabilities) ERGs support and advocate for employees with disabilities and accessibility needs; creating inclusive communities that support with learning and development, awareness and the promotion of accessibility improvements across the workplace. They also provide critical perspectives across our business landscape of products, services and user experience.
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LGBTQ+
Our LGBTQ+ ERGs work to raise awareness, provide support,
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Inter-generation
Our inter-generation ERGs strive to attract young talent,
promote communication between different generations
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Race
Our race ERGs facilitate connections among colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds; promoting a more inclusive and equitable workplace culture by educating colleagues on racial diversity and celebrating cultural differences.
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Working parents
Our working parents ERGs provide opportunities for working
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Veterans
Our veterans ERGs provide support for veterans and their
families through sponsorships and volunteer activities in
collaboration with government organizations for veterans
and local communities. They also seek ways to build a more
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Initiatives
Building an inclusive culture across regions
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DEI Council Operations
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Stellar ForestIn March 2023, we opened our subsidiary-type standard workplace for people with disabilities, Stellar Forest, to create sustainable jobs for people with developmental disabilities. Stellar Forest, established through 100% investment by Samsung Electronics, employed 301 individuals with developmental disabilities as of December 2024. In 2024, it expanded beyond its existing confectionery business into the popup book and popup card business, actively supporting the social participation of people with developmental disabilities through a variety of job opportunities.
Stellar Forest is also collaborating with Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0, a support program for adolescents preparing for independence, to offer internship opportunities to those who have completed its baking and confectionery training courses. Stellar Forest will continue its efforts to create sustainable job opportunities for people with developmental disabilities by exploring new roles suited to their abilities, alongside its existing confectionery and popup book businesses.
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Samsung Family SupportersSamsung Family Supporters is our internal channel for improving accessibility, comprised of employees with disabilities and their families. Through this channel, they provide feedback on the usability and accessibility of our products and services. The group also actively participates in various campaigns, including raising disability awareness among employees and reviewing submissions for accessibility idea contests. Additionally, they offer suggestions to improve the work environment, ensuring that all employees, regardless of disability, can remain fully engaged in their work.
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Women’s Leadership Training
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Southwest Asia OfficeThe 'SheLEADs' program, the first women's leadership development program
in SIEL-S(India), aims to identify and nurture female talent within Samsung,
building a talent pipeline suitable for future leadership positions.
We provide tools and support to enhance the capabilities of female employees,
striving to create a leadership environment characterized by diversity and inclusivity.
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Sign Language Counseling Services for the Hard of HearingSince 2015, we have provided sign language consultation services for the hard of hearing, beginning in Türkiye. Since 2021, these services have expanded globally and are now operating in 57 countries. This expansion caters to users with hearing difficulties who previously could not access consultations or technical support when experiencing difficulties with our products.
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Support for Women and Youth
in India and SpainAt the Samsung Innovation Campus, we support an array of programs aimed at nurturing the capabilities of diverse youth groups. We achieve this by providing equal educational opportunities and diversified learning formats. Our particular focus lies in promoting women’s participation in technology and assisting diverse leaders to realize their full potential.
