Diversity & Inclusion

From dynamic networking sessions to immersive coding workshops and panel discussions, Lenovo’s event helped break down barriers and foster a culture of inclusivity and empowerment.

After three years of research, development and implementation, Lenovo is the first laptop manufacturer to integrate additional tactile cues in its keyboards to increase accessibility 1.  Tactile markings were first integrated into ThinkPad design in 1992 to support users’ keyboard navigation, especially for users who are visually impaired. Lenovo is aligning the additional cues added […]

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024, Lenovo is proud to announce a new global policy supporting its Product Diversity Office (PDO) and its mission to ensure usability of Lenovo technology for a diverse customer base, minimizing any inherent bias in the technology or product. The new Product Diversity Policy codifies this mission into the planning […]

This initiative, rooted in the belief that diversity is a catalyst in creating Smarter technology for All, will be a driving force in changing the future of technology.

With support from Lenovo Foundation, Motorola jointly collaborated with UNESCO to publish a white paper detailing Motorola’s Indigenous Languages Digitization process with the aim to strengthen global focus on digital inclusion.  Published in April 2024, the “Hello Indigenous” white paper has the cooperation of UNESCO through the “Indigenous Languages on Mobile” partnership. It is a […]

This year’s International Women’s Day theme – inspire inclusion – resonates strongly with me. As a tech executive, board leader, partner, father and brother, I am surrounded by outstanding women in my professional and personal life. Every day I bare witness to their management of so many dynamics of life – whether it’s their careers […]

An estimated 1.3 billion people around the world experience a significant disability, representing 1 in 6 people globally.[1] To create a more inclusive, more equitable world, Lenovo understands it must drive deeper awareness of visible and invisible disabilities, and take action to support those with unique abilities. Lenovo’s employee resource group, A Better Lenovo for […]

Lenovo’s commitment to cultural diversity and formal structures to measure inclusion and diversity are evident through the development of the MOSAIC ERG.

For the past three years, Lenovo Foundation has offered a special opportunity for Lenovo’s employee resource groups (ERGs). The annual ERG Grant Round gives ERGs the opportunity to make an external impact through partnerships with non-profits serving their respective diversity segments. Whether it’s to support non-profits empowering women, people with disabilities, providing resources for immigrants, […]

The groundbreaking technology uses computer vision and an original AI engine to interpret Libras, the Brazilian sign language, in real-time.

To accelerate transformation, Lenovo sponsored social entrepreneur initiatives in Guadalajara, Mexico; Puerto Princesa, Philippines; Salta, Argentina; and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Laptop donation for classroom within Toronto’s SickKids Hospital boosts access to curriculum for students with epilepsy.

Werner Schoeman, Lenovo’s 2023 EMEA Diversity Manager of the Year talks about how he has brought gender balance to his team in a single year.

Lenovo’s Ana Malaskova reflects on the resources. networking opportunities, and methods to empower women offered by the partnership with everywoman.

In 2020, Lenovo established its Product Diversity Office (PDO) to ensure its smarter technology is accessible to all users, regardless of their background or ability. By integrating inclusion into the product development process, Lenovo’s PDO works to ensure that Lenovo’s products set the industry standard for inclusive design. “We strive to exceed expectations not just […]

Lenovo’s Product Diversity Office was formed in 2020 to ensure that Lenovo’s emerging technologies work for people of all backgrounds and abilities. While the team works to eliminate bias, they also look for improvements that provide a competitive user experience for people with disabilities. “At every meeting, I emphasize that it’s the responsibility of all […]

To celebrate International Women’s Day, three Lenovo Innovators share their stories of overcoming adversity & what it means to embrace equity.