You belong at Citrix

At Citrix, Diversity and Inclusion is about creating a better way to work through the power of human difference. We’re continuously working to create an environment of belonging, where we all feel that we fit in, can take risks and are empowered to contribute to the business as ourselves.

Our diverse workforce spans multiple generations, speaks more than 35 languages, and lives and operates in more than 40 countries.

Over the past year, we focused on enhancing our Diversity and Inclusion program and tailoring it to Citrix: our people, our values and our culture. We have worked hand-in-hand with our employees to create a program that shows our commitment to making Citrix a stand-out environment.

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Diversity in Technology Session at Citrix Synergy 2017

Diversity in Technology Session at Citrix Synergy 2017

The HRC has named Citrix an "Employer of Choice"

Citrix participated in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index and was awarded a perfect score, earning the distinction of a "Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality."

We are proud of this distinction because our people make Citrix special. It’s a great honor to receive this award, further testament to our commitment to diversity and delivering excellence in all that we do.
Donna Kimmel
Chief People Officer
Citrix
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Diversity in action at Citrix

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Across Offices

For the second year, Citrix sponsored the Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program. Girls Who Code has a single mission…to close the gender gap in technology. And six years into their existence they have reached almost 90,000 girls in all 50 states in the U.S. With Citrix’s support for this notable cause, twenty girls graduated from the program and showcased the apps and websites they created for their final projects. In honor of the International Day of the Girl (Thursday, October 11), Citrix announced an expanded partnership with Girls Who Code. In addition to our continued sponsorship of the Summer Immersion Program we are thrilled to be a founding partner of the College Loop program.

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Bangalore, India

There are still a significant number of children in India that are struggling to have a successful school experience, because they don’t have educational basics like notebooks, uniforms, shoes, pens, pencils, etc. Employees drove 300 miles and visited schools located in remote villages distributing notebooks and basic stationary to nearly 1,030 children from 12 schools.  They even managed to have a little fun with the students along the way.Enter Text Here

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Chalfont, UK 

For the 3rd year in a row the Chalfont team hosted a group of students for International Information and Communications Technology (ICT) day. Students were broken into groups to put their speed, design and teamwork skills to the test.  They created a structure that protects an egg out of various craft materials. Then teams raced against the clock in the network challenge to connect a mouse, keyboard and network cables to a computer system. After some practice, setup times dropped from three minutes to just 30 seconds! 

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Toronto, Canada

hErVOLUTION is a Toronto-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mentorship and training to young women from underserved communities with the goal of increasing their representation in STEM fields. Citrix sponsors the STEMingUP Program, a 3 year-program that introduces young women aged 14 to 17 to design thinking, coding, app building, front/back end developing, prototyping, analytical thinking, and business and leadership skills. During the month of June, Citrix Canada hosted a few STEMingUP sessions at the Markham office, and we had the pleasure of having Michael Murphy, former AVP & Country Manager, talk to the participants about presentation skills.  

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Santa Clara, CA

25 middle school students toured the Santa Clara campus and received career advice from local employees.  They learned about a variety of careers in technology including a crash course in animating on an iPad from Product Design Manager, Sonny Chen.  

Winning together

Building great teams

Our diverse workforce spans multiple generations, speaks more than 35 languages, and lives and operates in more than 40 countries

As we collaborate with others who think and work differently, we break down barriers and overcome our preconceptions. It’s a powerfully creative process that allows us to innovate, makes our work more satisfying, and helps us better meet the needs of our customers.

Hiring practices

Citrix strives to find people who embody our core values. The rich and diverse environment exemplified at Citrix begins with recruiting and selecting great people. That's why our practices help us focus on the most important things. We start with efforts to attract a diverse set of candidates – people that are reflective of the makeup of our customers and communities. Our outreach efforts include attending conferences, job fairs, tech talks, community and university events. 

Compensation and benefits

Citrix provides fair and competitive benefits and compensation programs that meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our team spans the globe, with over half our workforce located outside of the United States, and we believe it is important to be consistent in how employees are rewarded. We have differences in our programs to meet competitive needs and comply with local customs and laws, and provide offerings that reflect local market practices. Each part of our compensation program encourages and rewards both individual performance and the company’s results.

Promoting work-life harmony

Citrix is continuously thinking in new ways about the relationship between work and our personal lives, and we believe that the future holds even more possibilities. The conversation used to be about work-life balance, where we would sacrifice either work or life (or both) to find that balance – it never really worked. The future of work is about work-life harmony. Picture this as an orchestra. All the different elements of our lives represent a different instrument and we are the conductors of our lives, creating a melody that works. At Citrix, this also means creating an environment that supports our employees through major life changes.

Read more about the future of work and how we harness the power of people
by Donna Kimmel, our Chief People Officer and SVP of HR.

Growing Families

All new parents at Citrix, regardless of gender, are offered 18 weeks of 100% paid leave to take care of a newborn or newly adopted child. Citrix supports all families during this important and exciting time.

Gender Transition

Citrix appreciates that every employee is unique and that each employee’s journey may be different. Employees who are considering or have decided to make a gender transition are fully embraced. They receive a support team to stand by their side and offer coaching and guidance. We have easily accessible tools and resources in place to empower the transitioning employee and their manager, teammates and colleagues.

Expanding our zone of inclusion: New Supplier Diversity Program

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Council

The Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Council provides executive-level support for sourcing and recruiting underrepresented minorities (Women, LGBTQ, Black, Latino, Asian, Military Veteran, Disability, and Foster & Adoption) by mitigating bias in the hiring process, fostering inclusion, and supporting the Employee Resource Groups (ERG).

  • Members: Citrix vice presidents with cross-functional and cross-geography representation and a commitment to DIB, including the executive sponsors from the Citrix ERG program.
  • Guide strategy: Each member offers insight on reports and trends from their function, geo, or ERG to determine focus areas, develop programs, and measure important impacts for the business.
  • Sponsor change: Executive sponsors commit to be a voice for DIB, champion DIB, and drive engagement.
  • Drive accountability: Executive sponsors are expected to go beyond sharing their insights. Sponsors are held accountable to be actively engaged, and to serve as a role model by setting an example at Citrix to experiment, learn, and grow together.
  • 3 key factors to a successful diversity, inclusion, and belonging program:
    • Leadership buy-in
    • Diversity advocates
    • Connect DIB to the business for collaboration

Employee resource groups

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are strategic, self-organized, Citrix sponsored groups, focused on advancing the vision of equality through cultivating a sense of belonging and inclusion at Citrix, and beyond. Each ERG should support an underrepresented group of employees to build “safe spaces” for members, educate allies, and attract and retain diverse talent.

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Black Professional Network

Black Professional Network’s mission is to facilitate an environment that attracts, promotes, and retains employees of African descent, including providing opportunities for professional growth and empowering our members to have a positive impact on business results and Citrix’s strategic initiatives.

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WIN (Women's Inspirational Network)

WIN Provides opportunities for woman at Citrix to connect, educate, inspire and empower one another to enhance business and personal success. WIN offers a variety of leadership development, technology education, networking and mentoring opportunities for women at all levels of their careers.

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Pride Alliance

The Citrix Pride Alliance is focused on helping LGBT+ employees at Citrix and family/friends by providing support, enhancing career development and contributing to the personal development of the work environment.

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Latino Professionals

The Latin Professional Network (LPN) is focused on promoting awareness on Latino issues and fostering a sense of community and belonging at Citrix.

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Military Veterans

The Military Veterans Employee Resource Group is focused on supporting our fellow military veterans and military families at Citrix globally. We help current members of the military succeed in technology careers following their military service. And we give back to the military community by supporting organizations such as the USO and Wounded Warrior Project. 

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Foster Family and Adoption

Foster Family and Adoption Support Network’s goal is to support employees who are in the process of adopting, or considering adoption as an option for building their family(ies). The group provides an open and supportive atmosphere for any questions around the process, navigating the system and a platform to share experiences.

How are we doing?

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Gender Diversity - Total Citrix

*Data from March 2019. Gender data is global, ethnicity data is US only.
Please see our EEO-1 report for more information.

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Gender Diversity - Executive

*Data from March 2019. Gender data is global, ethnicity data is US only.
Please see our EEO-1 report for more information.

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US Ethnicity - Total Citrix

*Data from March 2019. Gender data is global, ethnicity data is US only.
Please see our EEO-1 report for more information.

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US Ethnicity - Executive

*Data from March 2019. Gender data is global, ethnicity data is US only.
Please see our EEO-1 report for more information.

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