Diversity, equity and inclusion
At Cummins, diversity and inclusion is a core company value. Our leaders have long believed that diversity creates a stronger and more competitive work environment, and ultimately helps us attract and retain top talent. Read more on our business case for diversity.
Our best work is teamwork
Every day, our employees embrace our philosophy of inclusion and equity by operating across cultures, functions, language barriers and time zones to solve the technical and logistical challenges created by the complexity of our growing, global business.
Cummins advocating for racial equity
At Cummins, we have a history of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. Our leaders championed the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s and we stood up against Apartheid in the 1980s. Yet, it pains us that we still have such deep-rooted racial and structural inequality in our communities. And it saddens us that despite decades of discussion and promises of change, America has not made enough progress.
To address this and more, we have created the Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity Management Review Group (MRG) which is committed to using our power, resources, voices and our roles as business leaders to create change.
Gender equity at Cummins
Building better workplaces by breaking down barriers
At Cummins we’re committed to empowering women and providing platforms and opportunities for them to succeed and excel. We enact a number of initiatives to increase the representation of women within our business, and bring greater gender balance and equity into our workforce and communities at all levels. Some examples include:
- Cummins Women in Technology Initiative and Conference
- Focusing on gender balance during recruitment
- Reducing the gender pay gap
- Inspiring the next generations of engineers with a suite of STEM programs designed for girls
- Empowering women through the through the Cummins Women's Empowerment Network, an employee resource group (ERG)
- Providing a variety of flexible working arrangements, and enhanced parental benefits including an extended paternity policy
- Award-winning breastfeeding-friendly facilities/workplaces
Cummins Technical Women Initiative
The Cummins Technical Women Initiative fosters a diverse and inclusive environment for all technical employees and seeks to inspire future generations of women in STEM fields.
Women are only 20 percent of U.S. engineering undergraduates. In other parts of the world, this number may even be smaller. Cummins is making special efforts and strides to improve gender diversity in the engineering field.
Cummins Powers Women
Building prosperous communities has been part of who we are since our company’s founding. We are proud to continue this legacy with Cummins Powers Women, our most ambitious community initiative ever. An $11 million (and growing) global grant commitment to engineer solutions to gender inequality, the investment supports a range of effective programs, including grassroots teaching and mentoring, financial advancement through entrepreneurship, leadership training and strategic guidance to nonprofit leaders.
In its first two years, Cummins Powers Women has impacted more than 100,000 people and resulted in eight laws or policies promoting gender equality - and we're not stopping there.
Veterans
We share your values and value your service
The desire to do good work and make a real difference - you had it in the military and you can have it here, too. We believe that hiring a military veteran is one of the best decisions an organization can make. You’re quick learners, team players, and you know how to lead and serve with passion and pride.
Ready to see how your military experience transfers to a role at Cummins?
The top reasons veterans choose Cummins and thrive
- Similar culture and values – leadership, discipline, adaptability to change and a mission-driven focus served you well in the military and will serve you well here too
- Directly related and transferrable skills and opportunities – go from the most technically advanced military in the world to a global leader that’s developing the technology that powers the world
- A diversity of people and opportunities
- Team-focused and collaborative work environment
- Purpose, pride and promotions – you’ll do meaningful, challenging and engaging work and be recognized and rewarded for your efforts and accomplishments
- Impact, integrity and ethics – we’re committed to our communities, the environment and doing the right thing
- Veteran ERGs – connect with other veterans, share your ideas, and promote awareness within our communities and our organization
Strengthened by service
Cummins has proudly pledged to recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, and to ensure our managers and supervisors have the tools they need to effectively manage team members who serve in the U.S. National Guard and Reserve.
We're also proud to be included in the 2023 Military Friendly Employers list. The list comprises 240 American companies that have invested in substantive programs to recruit, retain and advance veterans within their organizations.
Hear from our veterans
At Cummins, we appreciate all that our service members have done for our country, and we consider it our honor to extend meaningful career opportunities to them once they separate. Here’s what some of our veteran employees had to say about Cummins and their careers:
People with disabilities
Disability inclusion
At Cummins, we have a deep-rooted commitment to empowering our employees to reach their full potential by working to ensure a truly diverse, accessible, equitable and inclusive environment. We offer all candidates an integrated balance of challenging professional work experience, exposure to global projects and the opportunity to make an immediate impact. We’re continually focused on finding better ways to run our business that include developing more inclusive experiences and systems to enable people with disabilities to contribute and succeed.
Programs and Initiatives
Cummins’ vision is to become an employer of choice for people with disabilities and to work in communities to reduce barriers to employment for people with disabilities. Recent programs and initiatives include:
- The formation of a Disability Inclusion Board, including members from key business and functional leadership
- The addition of an accessibility statement and guidance links to our internal and external websites
- Developing and implementing plans for accessibility and other diversity-related workplace improvements
- Joining prominent advocacy organizations including Disability IN, the Business Disability Forum and the Valuable 500
- Annually observing International Day of Persons with Disabilities with events around the world
Cummins was named a perfect scoring company on the 2023 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), a national, transparent benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to self-report their disability inclusion policies and practices.
Focused on the future
Going forward, our work will be focused on improving technology and web accessibility, designing and implementing a global workplace adjustments system, and supporting site-specific disability inclusion efforts. Employees are also encouraged to join the Cummins Disability Inclusion ERG, whose mission is "to enhance Cummins’ inclusive culture environment by promoting the value of the diversity brought to our organization by people with disabilities."
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OUR PROUD HISTORY
We have a history of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. Our leaders championed the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. We stood up against Apartheid in the 1980s and in 2000 Cummins began offering domestic partner benefits, despite opposition. Simply put, Cummins strives to ensure all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
PRIDE EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS
Our Pride ERG chapters champion LGBTQ+ causes, initiatives, awareness, employees, partners and allies across the globe, including sites in North and South America, Europe, India and Australia. Pride chapters organize several internal events throughout the year, such as LGBTQ+ Safe Leader Training, lunch and learn sessions, and numerous community events to celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity. At Cummins, our LGBTQ+ employees can be assured they are working in an environment where it is safe to be themselves.
PRIDE ALLY PROGRAM
The Pride Ally Program is a collaborative effort between the Pride ERG and the Leading Inclusion for Technical Program. The goals are to increase visible support for LGBTQ+ employees, create a safer environment and engage people who want to help make a difference. An ally is someone who takes action to support members of an underrepresented group, even though they are not a member of the group.
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS (ERGs)
Cummins ERGs
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Cummins are open to all employees and organized by different facets of diversity such as gender, generation, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic heritage, and disabilities. These are voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and the company by helping to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with Cummins’ mission, vision and values.
With more than 150 ERGs worldwide, these groups provide ample opportunities for leadership training, cross-cultural learning and professional development. Established groups include Cummins Black Network, Women’s Empowerment Resource Group, Disability Inclusion Resource Group, Cummins Young Professionals, Grupo Organizado de Afinidad Latina, and our Millennial ERG.
PAST ERG INITIATIVES HAVE INCLUDED
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS (NSBE)
NSBE supports and promotes the aspirations of collegiate and precollegiate students and technical professionals in engineering and technology. NSBE’s mission is "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community." Cummins and NSBE established our growing partnership in 2006.
NSBE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Danielle, a member of Cummins' Engineering Development Program, discusses how NSBE contributed to her professional development at Cummins.
SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (SHPE)
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers empowers the Hispanic community to embrace STEM awareness, access, support, and development. Cummins partners with SHPE to foster diversity and inclusion in our communities.
SHPE CONNECTION: ILIO
Hear from Ilio on how mentoring and development at SHPE led him to a career with Cummins.
GREAT MINDS IN STEM (HENAAC)
Great Minds in STEM is the gateway for Hispanics in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Established in 1989, as HENAAC, Great Minds in STEM™ focuses on STEM educational awareness programs for students from kindergarten to career. Cummins has been partnering with Great Minds in STEM for nearly a decade.
HENAAC & CUMMINS: SILVANA'S CONNECTION
Hear from Silvana on how HENAAC led her to a career she is passionate about at Cummins.
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS (SWE)
Cummins has been partnering with the Society of Women Engineers since 2005, offering SWE candidates an integrated balance of challenging professional work experience, work-life balance, exposure to global projects and the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Candidates can begin their careers in many different internships and full-time opportunities in our locations across the US and around the world.
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum
Cummins is a Champion Partner of the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum. The CAF-FCA is a non-profit organization that connects Canada’s apprenticeship community and is the only organization that brings together apprenticeship stakeholders from across trades, across sectors and across Canada. CAF-FCA strives to eliminate educational and employment gaps in the Canadian apprenticeship systems between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. This will ensure that Indigenous peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities within skilled trades in Canada. CAF-FCA also has initiatives geared towards women in this industry, such as Supporting Women in Trades SWiT and Office to Advance Women Apprenticeships
SWE & CUMMINS: FINDING YOUR FIT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Hear from Joan on how she found a fulfilling, exciting technical career at Cummins.
DIVERSITY RECOGNITION & AWARDS
We have a proud history of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity - and that tradition continues today.
Here are some of our most recent recognitions and awards for diversity, equity and inclusion.
