Diversity, inclusion, and belonging at GitHub in 2022

GitHub has experienced significant growth and diversification, with over 1,170 new employees joining in the past year, and has focused on becoming more inclusive and reflective of the global developer community it serves. The company launched a Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging strategy centered on four pillars: people, philanthropy, policy, and platform. This strategy has increased racial and ethnic minority representation by 41.4% since 2021, notably among Black and Multiracial employees, though there is still progress to be made in women and minority representation in management roles. GitHub has created employee resource groups to foster a sense of belonging and has partnered with global organizations to enhance representation in tech. Philanthropic efforts, such as GitHub All In, have united industry partners to support historically excluded universities and drive change through skills-based hackathons. In terms of policy, GitHub has advocated for developer access and human rights, joining with other organizations to support LGBTQ+ rights. The platform has been modified to increase accessibility for all developers, including those with disabilities, and recent tools like Copilot aim to remove barriers for new developers. GitHub remains committed to building ecosystems that reflect and support societal diversity, emphasizing that continued collaboration is essential to achieving these goals.