Diversity

Work force progress update

As a global organization that relies on teamwork and a multiplicity of viewpoints, we actively seek a diverse work force. For UTC, diversity is a competitive asset that enables us to more closely reflect and respond to the diverse needs of our markets, customers and communities. Our goal is a workplace where all employees are encouraged to reach their fullest potential and where everyone values, accepts and respects the differences in our work force.

Maintaining a diverse work force is a key component of our ability to meet the demands of a global business. We strive to remove all barriers - cultural or otherwise - so that we hire, develop, promote and retain the very best talent from around the world.

To ensure we stay on track, we measure diversity representation in the United States with the same focus as we do our financial and operating goals. We hold our business units and functions, and their leaders, accountable for meeting their targets. At quarterly operating reviews, each business presents its progress against pre-set goals for representation of women and people of color in its executive, managerial and professional categories.

As a result, over the past five years, we've seen double-digit increases in the representation of minorities and women in most areas of our U.S.-based work force. For example, in the executive category, the number of women has increased 30 percent and the number of people of color has increased 25 percent. In the managerial and professional categories, we also have achieved substantial increases among all groups. We are committed to setting targets for these areas, developing aggressive action plans and monitoring the results.

What is diversity?

• Making all associates feel valued
• Providing an inclusive environment
• Removing all attitudinal barriers
• Building community

What is our diversity strategy?

• Developing a productive and competitive work force with increased diversity representation
• Managing policies and procedures in the workplace to create and nurture an all-inclusive cultural environment that values diversity
• Leveraging diversity in every way we do business in the global market place to achieve sustainable growth

Mobilizing our commitment with metrics:

Monthly Diversity Network reviews
Monthly reviews with UTC's Human Resources Advisory Board
Quarterly operating manager meeting reviews with the CEO
Annual review by the UTC Board of Directors
Annual functional leadership reviews with UTC's business unit presidents and human resources vice president

UTC Employee Network Groups

African American Forum

The African American Forum was created to form a partnership with UTC to resolve the issue of retention and representation in the African American community across the corporation.

Vision Statement
To increase professional growth and broaden networking opportunities, as well as to maximize our value, knowledge and skill potential within the divisions of United Technologies.

Mission
The African American Forum is a self-empowering support system organized to address all opportunities related to career success, by facilitating discussions, workshops and symposiums that will foster maximum value our African American professionals.

Membership
Membership initially was limited to all exempt African Americans to avoid conflict with policies and contractual agreements that govern non-exempt, hourly and represented associates. However, participation is welcomed by such employees when it does not interfere with normal working hours and local business practices.

Hispanic Leadership Forum

Mission
The Hispanic Leadership Forum is a self-empowering support system organized to address all opportunities to help UTC recruit, retain and develop Hispanic professional talent across UTC. The Hispanic Leadership Forum also seeks to strengthen bonds within the Hispanic community where UTC employees work and live.

UTC Finance Women's Forum

Mission
To recommend and define actions to recruit, retain and promote women. Organized in 1999, the UTC Finance Women's Forum is a group established by the UTC Finance Council to discuss and address the issues faced by women in UTC Finance. The group meets at least once a quarter, and may meet more frequently as issues or events require.

Membership
Members are designated by UTC Finance Council members and represent each business unit and UTC Corporate. The forum is limited to 20 women and includes at least two women from each business unit and Corporate Headquarters.

Work and life initiatives

LifeWorks Program

LifeWorks is a comprehensive resource and referral program designed to give UTC employees practical solutions, information, and support with everyday issues. Through this free, confidential program, employees and their immediate families have 24/7 telephone and online access to professional consultants for help with a wide range of issues, including personal finance, parenting, elder care, education, health, work and career questions, emotional well-being, and more.

Partnerships / Recruiting

NBMBAA (National Black MBA Association)
– Please visit our NBMBAA Landing Page by clicking here.
NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers)
– Please visit our NSBE Landing Page by clicking here.
NSHMBA (National Society of Hispanic MBAs)
– Please visit our NSHMBA Landing Page by clicking here.
SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers)
– Please visit our SHPE Landing Page by clicking here.
SWE (Society of Women Engineers)
– Please visit our SWE Landing Page by clicking here.

INROADS

UTC is proud of its partnership with INROADS as a means of providing internship opportunities to diverse candidates. To learn more about INROADS, visit www.INROADS.org.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

• Howard
• Florida A&M
• North Carolina State A&T
• Tuskegee