To us, diversity is more than just shorthand for gender and race. We think strength comes from many sources, like:

• Education • Ethnicity • Work Background • Age • Parental Status

• Marital Status • Geographic Location • Religious Beliefs • Military Experience

Achieving a balance in all these areas isn't just important, it's vital. We're competing and winning in today's world because we rely on people from all cultural and social backgrounds. And we're not ones to sit idly by while someone else leads the way.

"If GE is to compete successfully in global markets and if it is to draw on the best talent from an increasingly diverse workforce, we must break down the cultural barriers which impede the hiring, development, promotion and retention of women, minorities, non-U.S. citizens and others with diverse backgrounds.

I would like to see us create a culture where all our associates - from the day they walk in our door, and regardless of their color, gender, national origin or whatever the human difference - are made to feel wanted, included and a valued part of the GE family. If we create this type of inclusive atmosphere, we will not only make our members feel more welcome, we will begin to more quickly benefit from their brains, their energy and that passion for winning that characterizes the best GE teams."

- Jack Welch
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
General Electric Company

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