At MTS, we know that engineering technology to make the world’s products better will be most successful with diverse teams, within an inclusive culture, where everyone has equal access to opportunities to grow, contribute and develop. We stay committed to creating and sustaining a diverse team that reflects the communities in which we live and work. Diversity, equity, and inclusion come to life at MTS through innovating, collaborating, and developing world class solutions across our global team. MTS’s diverse workforce enhances our ability to innovate and relate more closely to the needs of our customers, suppliers, and business partners around the world. Below are key workforce metrics that we compile and monitor to inform our global talent strategy.

Diversity

MTS respects the unique perspectives each employee brings to work every day. As we develop our talent strategy, we strive to represent the communities where we operate and where we do business. MTS’s talent strategy includes attracting and retaining diverse talent, integrating diversity into strategic talent and succession programs, and bringing together diverse teams to innovate solutions to meet our customer needs.

Global Presence

MTS services customers around the world with a broad geographical footprint of office locations. Employees span the Americas (65%), Europe (23%) and Asia (12%) with approximately 1,235 employees located outside the U.S. This global representation promotes diversity of thought, experiences, cultures, and backgrounds that enhances our ability to innovate, solve global challenges, and drive long-term value for MTS.

FY20 EMPLOYEE GLOBAL PRESENCE

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This includes only countries with > 50 employees.

workforce diversity profile

MTS continues to look for opportunities to embed diversity and inclusion into aspects of our employee experience, while creating an environment of growth and development for all employees.

Compensation

The Compensation and Leadership Development Committee of MTS’s Board of Directors oversees the company’s compensation philosophy, policies, and processes. Our Human Resources team supports the development of competitive compensation practices, employee benefit and incentive plans, and talent review and leadership development processes. Our talent management practices enable employees to have equal access to opportunities to grow, contribute and develop.

Engagement

To gain insights into workplace experiences and what motivates employees to do their best work, MTS solicits feedback from employees through surveys and other mechanisms. Employees are provided opportunities to raise suggestions and collaborate with leadership to implement actions for ongoing improvements. Equitable talent management and employee engagement practices are critical to our competitive advantage and essential to our success.

Inclusion is the foundation to unlocking the value of diversity. We continue our journey to build an inclusive culture where all employees feel included, supported, and welcomed, removing barriers, discrimination, and intolerance. We believe an inclusive environment that works together respectfully leads to engagement, which in turn fosters the collaboration, creativity, and innovation that drives long-term growth for MTS. At the heart of our MTS Values are respect and integrity.

MTS supports employee resource groups to foster inclusion and empower employees to share their experiences, build connections, continuously learn, and grow their careers. It is the responsibility of every MTS employee to lead by example and work in a cooperative manner that values the dignity of all.