Who we are shapes the work we do.
The 2024 Diversity Annual Report shares the past year’s progress towards building a Google that reflects and embraces the diversity of our world.
Helping Googlers feel comfortable to collaborate, innovate, and do their best work
MARNIE FLORIN (THEY/THEM, ZE/HIR, ZE/ZIR, EY,EM) STAY & THRIVE LEAD New York, USA
“MAR is an anti-racism movement. In Spanish it’s Movimiento Anti-Racista. It’s the first ERG in Google that centres its approach in anti-racism. We want to make sure that everyone that has felt injustice or mistreatment...that they feel supported, they feel safe. Once you start having an understanding of what that other person might be facing, you start generating that community and that support.”
SEBASTIAN ISAZA (HE/HIM/HIS) PRODUCT GO-TO-MARKET LEAD, SPANISH LATAM Mexico City, Mexico
MARNIE FLORIN (THEY/THEM, ZE/HIR, ZE/ZIR, EY,EM) STAY & THRIVE LEAD New York, USA
“MAR is an anti-racism movement. In Spanish it’s Movimiento Anti-Racista. It’s the first ERG in Google that centres its approach in anti-racism. We want to make sure that everyone that has felt injustice or mistreatment...that they feel supported, they feel safe. Once you start having an understanding of what that other person might be facing, you start generating that community and that support.”
SEBASTIAN ISAZA (HE/HIM/HIS) PRODUCT GO-TO-MARKET LEAD, SPANISH LATAM Mexico City, Mexico
When we’re together we thrive.
Meet the employee-led groups driving support and community.
Supporting Africans at Google
As part of the Black Googler Network, Africans@Google is focused on building and maintaining a community that feels like home for Africans at Google while providing a platform to bring awareness to Google and the tech community about Africa-focused initiatives.
Supporting the diverse and multicultural Asian community at Google
The Asian Google Network (AGN) aims to engage and support the Asian community at Google. AGN focuses on programmes around career development, racial awareness, health and wellness, product inclusion, and culture. Each year, thousands of Googlers participate in efforts from the annual mentorship programme to Asian Pacific American Heritage Month activities.
Supporting the Black community at Google
The Black Googler Network (BGN) is an employee resource group of Googlers with a mission to cultivate Black leaders at Google and beyond, empower the communities where we operate, and transform the tech industry to reflect the diversity of its users. Members of BGN create community for one another through participation in events, discussions, and celebrations (i.e., Black History Month and Juneteenth) centred around the diverse topics that most impact the Black+ community. BGN has recently expanded to reach more members in Spanish-speaking Latin America. And takes pride in sharing their time and talent with one another as well as the greater community outside Google.
Supporting Googlers of nationalities or ethnicities in the CAMENA geographical region
CAMENA aims to provide a platform for empowerment, mentorship, and networking of the diverse and multicultural Caucasian, Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African communities and to strengthen communication and collaboration with other Googlers, culturally and professionally.
Nothing About Us Without Us
The Disability Alliance (DA) is an employee resource group for disabled people and their allies. We share advice, build awareness, and advocate for Disability inclusion in Google and Alphabet products, programmes, and practices.
Celebrating the Filipino community at Google
The Filipino Googler Network (FGN) focuses on organising internal events that help build a stronger sense of belonging, creating programmes that encourage professional development, and finding opportunities to connect with the wider global Filipino community.
Supporting Indigenous and Aboriginal communities
The Google Aboriginal & Indigenous Network (GAIN) is dedicated to bringing the influence of Aboriginal and Indigenous Peoples to Google employees and Google users through product inclusion, social responsibility initiatives, and internal efforts related to hiring and retention. GAIN also builds relationships between Google teams and external Aboriginal- and Indigenous-led nonprofits and organisations across the world and has recently expanded to support Spanish-speaking Indigenous Googlers across Latin America.
Supporting veterans and military families
The Google Veterans Network (VetNet) is an internal community of military veterans, service members, civilian allies, and families dedicated to unifying, connecting, and serving the military community.
Creating community for Googlers “of a certain age”
The Greyglers help Google succeed by sharing their experience and by advocating for the needs of Googlers and users as they age. Greyglers advocate for age positive policies within Google, promote awareness of age diversity and issues related to age, and support transitions throughout Googler careers, so that Google remains a workplace that works for everyone.
Supporting the Latinx community at Google
HOLA’s members are committed to the inclusion, advancement, and representation of Hispanic/Latinx Googlers worldwide. HOLA strives to build community through education and celebration of Hispanic/Latinx culture. With the intention of making both an internal and external impact, HOLA provides mentorship opportunities and empowers volunteer opportunities in the Hispanic/Latinx community. HOLA stands in support of racial equity and intersectional justice, and all those who seek it.
Connecting with the South Asian community at Google
The Indus Googler Network (IGN) aims to build a platform for professional and social activities for those with an affinity for South Asian culture. IGN activities include community service, community building, outreach programmes, and cultural celebrations.
Promoting inclusion at work and in products for a diversity of belief-based or belief-related communities
The Inter Belief Network (IBN) aims to create a culture of inclusion, respect, and mutual understanding at Google for a diversity of beliefs, where Googlers of all beliefs feel welcome, included, and supported. IBN also aims to ensure that the voices of belief-based communities are represented in Google’s products. IBN consists of multiple member chapters representing specific communities of interest, including but not limited to: Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, and Muslims.
Supporting the mixed race and mixed ethnicity community at Google
The Mixed Googlers employee resource group is a dedicated global community for mixed race and mixed ethnicity Googlers and allies. Mixed Googlers hold fun socials, interesting talks on important topics, and share helpful resources.
Supporting and connecting parents and caregivers at Google
Parents & Caregivers at Google is committed to supporting and creating a sense of belonging for Googlers worldwide who are in a parenting or caregiving role today, and those who expect to be in one in the future.
Creating a supportive, inclusive Google for LGBTQ+ employees
PRIDE at Google is comprised of LGBTQ+ Googlers and their allies. The group not only leads the way in celebrating LGBTQ+ people year round, but also informs product inclusion, programmes, and policies, so that Google and its products work for everyone.
Advocating for transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, gender variant, intersex, nonbinary, and questioning employees
Trans at Google seeks to ensure that the company’s products and policy stances are inclusive of all gender identities and expressions. Trans at Google also highlights the needs and concerns of our users from trans and gender-expansive communities globally.
Advocating for gender equity
Women@Google is our largest employee network and is committed to empowering all women by connecting, developing, and retaining female talent; creating a culture of inclusion; and making social impact in local communities. Women@ provides networking and mentoring opportunities, professional development, and community across 52 countries.
“I was diagnosed with epilepsy in my adult life and for the longer part of knowing after my diagnosis, I couldn't find the right ways to speak about it and I always kept second guessing myself. I think that's where employee resource groups play a huge difference. It's not just about your professional growth. It's about the circle that you build, how you are as a person, someone else trusting you in confiding in you and looking at you as a support system for them, ultimately turning into them becoming a support system for another. Once you feel free, your potential is limitless.”
SNEHA SRINIVASAN (SHE/HER/HERS) PROGRAM MANAGER, GEO Hyderabad, India
JAMES ROSENTHAL (HE/HIM/HIS) DIRECTOR, STARTUPS & AI London, England
“I was diagnosed with epilepsy in my adult life and for the longer part of knowing after my diagnosis, I couldn't find the right ways to speak about it and I always kept second guessing myself. I think that's where employee resource groups play a huge difference. It's not just about your professional growth. It's about the circle that you build, how you are as a person, someone else trusting you in confiding in you and looking at you as a support system for them, ultimately turning into them becoming a support system for another. Once you feel free, your potential is limitless.”
SNEHA SRINIVASAN (SHE/HER/HERS) PROGRAM MANAGER, GEO Hyderabad, India
JAMES ROSENTHAL (HE/HIM/HIS) DIRECTOR, STARTUPS & AI London, England
Explore more of our belonging work
In 2023 we deepened our global belonging efforts to build a world where belonging is the norm, not the exception.
Belonging unlocks a world of possibilities, and five principles guide our work.
