Diversity, equity, and inclusion
An open, inclusive culture
At Red Hat, we believe that good ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, regardless of job title or hierarchy. Diversity fuels our inclusive culture by bringing in many perspectives and ideas, challenging our assumptions, and inspiring innovation. Diverse perspectives welcome.
Together, we can do more
We celebrate Red Hatters making a difference and inspire people, globally, to get involved.
Co.Lab, a program within Red Hat’s Open Source Stories, introduces students to the principles of open source and inspires them to bring the power of collaboration to their own communities. Using open hardware and methodologies, Co.Lab has held workshops around the world to teach students why being open is a better way to work together―and a more effective way to solve problems.
The Red Hat Open Source for Education (ROSE) project is a cross-community effort that brings students from Tira together with students from Ra'anana to the Red Hat® offices in Israel to learn about the Linux® operating system and Python programming. The students spent 6 months on a weekly basis working and learning together.
Engaged. Inspired. Involved.
At Red Hat, we know we can do more as a community than as individuals. Red Hatters join diversity, equity, and inclusion communities—also known as affinity groups or employee resource groups—to celebrate our differences and shared experiences.
Pride
Pride is a global community of empowered individuals bound by a common purpose: to unlock the potential of LGBTQ+ Red Hatters and partner with allies to foster a culture of inclusion.
Military Veterans
The Military Veterans community empowers the voices of veterans and their allies to amplify their contributions and opportunities within Red Hat’s collaborative culture by harnessing their leadership and experience.
B.U.I.L.D.
Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity (B.U.I.L.D.) exists to foster a connected community of Black Red Hatters and their allies. It supports Red Hat’s efforts to recruit, develop, engage, and retain Black associates through community outreach, social engagement, and professional development.
Neurodiversity
The Neurodiversity community empowers Red Hatters by removing the stigma surrounding neurodiversity and mental health and by embracing a mission that celebrates, educates, develops, and creates a network of support for those with neurological differences.
Women's Leadership
The Women’s Leadership community is a thriving global network of women from across Red Hat. From Raleigh to Pune, community members come together to share ideas, engage in discussions, and attend leadership and educational events.
Native and Indigenous
The Native and Indigenous community promotes awareness of indigenous populations and cultures worldwide through educational opportunities, and seeks to increase their presence throughout the technology field.
Unidos
Unidos focuses on recruiting future Red Hatters from Latinx and Hispanic communities around the world, educating associates on the different cultures that exist and empowering future generations by promoting Latinx and Hispanic diversity within the technology industry.
Asian Network
The Asian Network is for Red Hat associates with heritage and identity from the countries in Asia Pacific and their allies. This community focuses on accelerating the advancement of Asian employees at Red Hat, as well as building community, advocating for greater representation, championing equity, and celebrating diversity.
Diverse Abilities
The Diverse Abilities community works to create a culture where differently abled people are welcomed, empowered, and supported in their contributions to the success of Red Hat. This group aims to increase awareness and better access to facilities, as well as improve recruitment and retention of associates with disabilities.
[These] communities provide a safe space for open dialogue within and across diverse groups. The open source model shows that incorporating diverse experiences and knowledge leads to better outcomes. Red Hat’s communities make this possible.
Get inspired. Get involved.
Here are just a few examples of our diversity, equity, and inclusion outreach efforts:
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You’ll find Red Hatters sharing learning opportunities in open source, working with initiatives like Co.Lab and providing scholarships for students to attend DevConf open source conferences each year. Since 2014, Red Hat has also sponsored Open Source Day at the annual Grace Hopper Celebration, which highlights women in computing.
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Red Hat also sponsors Outreachy, a nonprofit program offering internships with free and open source software projects to those facing marginalization, systemic bias, or discrimination in the technology industry of their country. Since 2010, Red Hatters have mentored more than 100 Outreachy interns.
By the numbers
Employment demographics
At Red Hat, we believe that the more diverse we are, the better we can innovate, serve customers, and contribute to the open source communities in which we participate. Every day, we’re working to be a more diverse and inclusive company.
Red Hat
Global headcount: 17,002
Average age: 40
Ethnicity
(U.S. only)
Gender
(Global)
Location
(Global)
Work environment
(Global)
Technical
Average age of Red Hatters in technical roles: 39
This data excludes those at or above the vice president level
Ethnicity
(U.S. only)
Gender
(Global)
Location
(Global)
Work environment
(Global)
Nontechnical
Average age of Red Hatters in nontechnical roles: 40
This data excludes those at or above the vice president level
Ethnicity
(U.S. only)
Gender
(Global)
Location
(Global)
Work environment
(Global)
Leadership
Average age of Red Hatters in leadership roles: 52
This data includes those at or above the vice president level
Ethnicity
(U.S. only)
Gender
(Global)
Location
(Global)
Work environment
(Global)
Gender Equality Reports
Red Hat encourages a creative, culturally diverse, respectful, and supportive work environment where individuals have an opportunity to build rewarding careers. This includes paying all associates equitably for comparable roles, skills, and experience. View our gender equality reports by country and learn what we're doing to support gender equality.
UK Gender Pay Gap Report
Read the 2021 report
Read the 2020 report
Read the 2019 report
Read the 2018 report
Read the 2017 report
France Gender Equality Report
Read the 2022 report
Read the 2021 report
Read the 2020 report
Read the 2019 report
Read the 2018 report
Ireland Pay Gap Report
* Data is from December 2020. Data for gender represents the global Red Hat population. Data for ethnicity represents only the U.S. Red Hat population, and terms reflect the U.S. government’s reporting requirements. Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
** Other includes associates who identify as American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander.
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