Inclusion at Amazon: Candidate Resource

Inclusion at Amazon

Our vision is to create inclusive experiences everywhere. Amazon has changed the world through its focus on the customer—and we are approaching DEI and accessibility the same way. Our strategy focuses on using technology wherever possible to create inclusive experiences for employees, customers, and communities around the world.

Last Updated: July 2024

A consolidated introduction to some of our core diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in North America.Contents

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Overview

Celebrating Inclusivity Through Affinity Groups

Developing Leaders and Mentorship Opportunities

Investing in Our Communities

Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility

Advancing Gender Equity

Closing Disparity Gaps Among Indigenous Communities

Elevating Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Other Underrepresented Voices

Fostering Inclusion within the LGBTQIA+ Community

Disability Inclusion and Accessibility for Everyone

Supporting Veterans and Military Families

Embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Accelerate Progress

Reflecting on Our Progress

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Equal Opportunity Policy

Amazon firmly believes in equal employment opportunity for all and the importance of each associate as an individual. It is the policy of Amazon that we will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. A strong commitment by each associate is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all.

What's Inside

Here at Amazon, we are intentional about ensuring DEI best practices are threaded into the DNA of everything we do, from recruiting to product development. Below is a preview of the contents of this resource.

Your difference is our strength. Amazon's goal is to shape a better future for our people, customers, and the world by continuing to be devoted to diversity, innovation, and advancement. Discover how we come to together at Amazon.