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We Value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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
AMERICAS
65%
EUROPE
23%
ASIA
12%
United States
Employees: 2,323
30%
70%
Germany
Employees: 379
41%
59%
China
Employees: 300
72%
28%
Denmark
Employees: 184
8%
92%
Netherlands
Employees: 69
14%
86%
France
Employees: 66
26%
74%
Japan
Employees: 61
17%
83%
Key Global office locations
Male Female
This includes only countries with > 50 employees.
workforce diversity profile
Global Profile
MTS’s workforce is led by highly experienced engineers and sales, service, and manufacturing teams to develop products for our customers. We balance our technical expertise with new and innovative ways of thinking as we partner across generations represented within our workforce to solve global challenges.
As we look to the future, our talent sourcing initiatives will prioritize engaging a workforce that reflects the communities we live in, balancing the experience of our critical talent while mentoring and growing our younger talent.
Global Metrics on Gender
Male Female
72%
28%
TOTAL WORKFORCE
75%
25%
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
71%
29%
BOARD MEMBERS
Global Metrics on Age
UNDER 30
13%
31 - 50
48%
51 +
39%
Global Metrics on Generation
GEN Z
2%
MILLENIAL
34%
GENERATION X
37%
BABY BOOMER
26%
TRADITIONAL
1%
U.S. Profile
As an engineering and technology company, MTS recognizes the opportunity to further expand gender and ethnic diversity within these fields. To support the larger movement of increasing diverse representation, MTS is involved in activities and events at both the collegiate and professional levels to provide opportunities to under-represented groups.
Our U.S. employees, in partnership with our global workforce, represent a wide variety of backgrounds and ethnicities to effectively serve MTS’s customers and the communities in which we do business. Innovation and engineering solutions driven by a diverse workforce will continue to be prioritized within our talent strategy.
U.S. Ethnicity*
NATIVE HAWAIIAN or OTHER PACIFIC
.1%
AMERICAN INDIAN or ALASKA NATIVE
.4%
TWO OR MORE RACES
.8%
HISPANIC/LATINO
1.4%
ASIAN
4.6%
BLACK
10.5%
WHITE
68.8%
*13% of U.S. employees did not provide a response on ethnicity data.
Equity
MTS is committed to providing equity within every level of our organization. Our MTS Value, invest in our future, extends beyond fair and equitable employment practices.
We recognize that employees joining MTS may not have had the same opportunities and advantages. Regardless of their experiences, our employees are given equal opportunities to serve our customers by delivering the highest quality, most innovative solutions. We support our employees through a variety of experiences to further develop personally and professionally.
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
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.
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