Trailblazer Pacesetter LATE BLOOMER

AT&T, a telecommunications company, has been ranked as a LATE BLOOMER on the Women’s Power and Influence Index.

AT&T regularly reviews compensation practices and adapts compensation when necessary to ensure equitable pay practices. To support employees’ work-life balance, AT&T offers paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, fertility services, maternity support, and reimbursement for adoptions. AT&T requires employees to complete anti-harassment courses and investigates all reports of harassment.

As of 2021, women constitute 30.83% of the workforce and 37% of leadership. The fraction of women in AT&T’s workforce decreased 4.56% from 2020 to 2021.

AT&T lacked sufficient information related to pay parity, women’s mentorship programs, women’s recruitment strategies, and subsidized child care.

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✓ Does the company demonstrate a clear and transparent commitment to equal pay? 

“AT&T works hard to provide competitive compensation and benefits for our employees. AT&T is committed to pay equity, and we regularly review and adapt compensation when needed to ensure fair and equitable pay practices across our business.” Ref: AT&T Human Capital Management

✓ Does the company perform an annual analysis of gender pay equity and pay disparities? 

“AT&T is committed to pay equity, and we regularly review and adapt compensation when needed to ensure fair and equitable pay practices across our business.” Ref: AT&T Human Capital Management

✘ Do female employees earn at least 95% of what their male counterparts earn?

Information regarding this criterion was unavailable or incomplete.

✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to actively attracting, retaining, and/or promoting women within the organization? 

“Women are core to the foundation of AT&T. They help push our company forward and inspire others to do the same. We place an emphasis on promoting women, creating paths for leadership and providing tools and resources to support their career development and advancement.” Ref: AT&T Supporting Women

✓ Does the company provide professional development programs designed specifically for female employees? 

“Women are core to the foundation of AT&T. They help push our company forward and inspire others to do the same. We place an emphasis on promoting women, creating paths for leadership and providing tools and resources to support their career development and advancement.” Ref: AT&T Supporting Women

✓ Does the company provide professional development programs designed specifically for diverse employees?

“The Hispanic/Latino Employee Association of AT&T (HACEMOS) ERG fosters an environment where people support each other to succeed professionally and personally through networking and volunteering activities.” Ref: AT&T Employee Groups

✘ Does the company offer a formal mentoring program to support the career advancement of all female employees? 

Information regarding this criterion was unavailable or incomplete.

✓ Does the company offer a formal mentoring program to support the career advancement of diverse employees?  

“Black Men XCEL Summit: A leadership excellence conference for Black men who are a valuable and necessary talent pool for the success of companies, industries and communities. The goal of the summit is to celebrate and advance the excellence and leadership of Black leaders through engagement, coaching and mentorship while providing tools to promote their professional development at every leadership level, from entry-level management to C-suite executive.” Ref: AT&T Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

✘ Does the company have policies and programs in place to actively recruit female candidates?

Information regarding this criterion was unavailable or incomplete.

✓ Does the company have policies and programs in place to actively recruit diverse candidates? 

“We collaborate with organizations like HBCUs and HSIs to prepare future generations for success. We also work with HBCUs and HSIs to recruit diverse talent.” Ref: AT&T Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to providing support and/or time off for women with children?

“All employees have access to subsidized back-up care when there’s an unexpected care need– and can choose to use center-based or in-home care.” Ref: AT&T Supports Employees

✓ Does the company provide child care support for employees?  

“All employees have access to subsidized back-up care when there’s an unexpected care need– and can choose to use center-based or in-home care.” Ref: AT&T Supports Employees

✘ Does the company offer subsidized child care?

Information regarding this criterion was unavailable or incomplete.

✓Does the company offer paid maternity leave for birthing parents?

“Caregiving takes many forms, whether it’s providing childcare or helping loved ones with health conditions. Here’s how we support our people through Parental and Caregiver leave. List of Benefits: Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Maternity Support, Fertility Services, Adoption Reimbursement, Caregiver Support for Children, Adults, and Elders, Family Friendly Leave Policy – parental, caregiver and bereavement” Ref: AT&T Benefits

✓Does the company provide paid parental leave that extends beyond birthing parents to include surrogacy, adoption, and paternity leave?

“Caregiving takes many forms, whether it’s providing childcare or helping loved ones with health conditions. Here’s how we support our people through Parental and Caregiver leave. List of Benefits: Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Maternity Support, Fertility Services, Adoption Reimbursement, Caregiver Support for Children, Adults, and Elders, Family Friendly Leave Policy – parental, caregiver and bereavement” Ref: AT&T Benefits

✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to supporting the health benefits of its female employees?

“List of Benefits: Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Maternity Support, Fertility Services, Adoption Reimbursement, Caregiver Support for Children, Adults, and Elders, Family Friendly Leave Policy – parental, caregiver and bereavement” Ref: AT&T Benefits

✓ Does the company offer women-specific health benefits for female employees?

“List of Benefits: Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Maternity Support, Fertility Services, Adoption Reimbursement, Caregiver Support for Children, Adults, and Elders, Family Friendly Leave Policy – parental, caregiver and bereavement” Ref: AT&T Benefits

✓ Does the company have a policy listing prohibited behaviors, such as harassment and retaliation?

“The Company prohibits all forms of harassment while working on behalf of AT&T. This includes all harassing behavior, whether physical, verbal, written, printed, or displayed as inappropriate objects or images. Attire, social media posts, jokes, gestures, comments, or other conduct that represents hateful or offensive viewpoints is inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. Employees are prohibited from using any Company property, including computers, mobile phones, or any other devices, to view, send, or receive offensive material.” Ref: Pg. 6, AT&T EEO & Harassment Policies

✓ Does the company mandate all employees to undergo harassment and discrimination training?

Ref: Pg. 8, AT&T EEO & Harassment Policies

✓ Does the company have a defined harassment policy that includes promptly addressing reported incidents?

“The Company investigates any incident of harassment reported under this policy. Accordingly, it is imperative that employees give the Company the opportunity to investigate and resolve any reported concerns. The Company promptly undertakes or directs an effective, thorough, and objective investigation of the harassment allegations.” Ref: Pg. 8, AT&T EEO & Harassment Policies

✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to helping external stakeholders address gender equality issues?

“AT&T invests heavily in the future of our women tech leaders, inventors and entrepreneurs. AT&T has supported Girls Who Code and its computer science summer programs since 2012, with financial and in-kind contributions of nearly $10 million geared to help close the gender gap in technology.” Ref: AT&T Supporting Women

✓ Does the company offer and support initiatives that promote gender equality in the community?

✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to helping internal stakeholders/employees address gender equality issues?

“Women are core to the foundation of AT&T. They help push our company forward and inspire others to do the same. We place an emphasis on promoting women, creating paths for leadership and providing tools and resources to support their career development and advancement.” Ref: AT&T Supporting Women

✓ Does the company offer equity-focused trainings, speaker programs, or events for employees?

“We remain committed to building a “big tent” that fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our workforce. Our Employee Groups are at the forefront of this effort. We continue to integrate DE&I considerations into hiring, engagement and training activities, and I’m proud our efforts have earned AT&T recognition as one of the best workplaces for diversity.” Ref: AT&T 2022 Sustainability Summary

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