Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Electronic Arts
We believe in the potential of every human being and celebrate the many aspects of diversity of thought, cultural differences, lifestyle, age, background, experience, religion, economic and social status, ability, gender identity, and marital status among other aspects.
Embedding Inclusion in Our People Practices
Our business strategy, diverse player base, and global reach require a workforce that reflects and respects the different identities and experiences of our players. We value diverse teams and strive to create a healthy, inclusive culture that helps our people do their best work. We’re proud of our programs and practices that benefit our workforce.
Highlights
- Hiring underrepresented talent above our representation rates for the fifth consecutive year.
- Continued increases in company-wide representation of women and underrepresented talent.
- 3 years of consistent growth in underrepresented talent in executive roles (VP+).
Electronic Arts Workforce Representation
| Global | Overall FY22 | Overall FY23 | People Leaders FY22 | People Leaders FY23 | Technical Roles FY22 | Technical Roles FY23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 25.5% | 26.5% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 19.4% | 20.6% |
| Men | 74.5% | 73.5% | 75.3% | 74.2% | 80.6% | 79.4% |
or Alaska Native
or Other Pacific Islander
Talent by Ethnicity*
| US | Overall FY22 | Overall FY23 | People Leaders FY22 | People Leaders FY23 | Technical Roles FY22 | Technical Roles FY23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.4% | 53.2% | 60.3% | 58.8% | 53.1% | 52.3% |
| Asian | 21.8% | 22% | 18.4% | 19.6% | 24.4% | 24.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% | 9.2% | 5.5% | 6.4% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Two or More Races | 4.6% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native |
0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Under Represented Talent by Ethnicity* |
17.5% | 18.0% | 12.7% | 14.4% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| Unknown | 6.7% | 7.3% | 7.6% |
Gender data included in this table represents global respondents who self-identified female and male gender. We recognize all gender identities and support inclusive and equitable treatment for all.
Based on self-identification responses and may not add up to 100%.
Includes Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.
Our most recent EEO-1 report, which reflects U.S. government reporting requirements, is available here. Archived EEO-1 reports are available here: 2021, 2020, 2019.
Our most recent Gender Pay Gap disclosure for Ireland which reflects Ireland’s government reporting requirements, is available here.
Our Commitment to Next Generation Talent Development
We believe that investments in next generation talent provides the opportunity to build and maintain a diverse workforce over the longer term. We work with core schools and strategic partnerships to drive exposure to our career opportunities for candidates from underrepresented communities. Our engagement efforts include scholarships, mentorships and internships with students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions and partnerships with the UNCF, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Donna Day and CAN-CWIC. In our 2023 fiscal year, Electronic Arts hired 373 student interns, 240 new graduates. 36% of our eligible interns became full-time employees.
For more on how we invest in the next generation, please read about our social impact efforts.
Our Commitment to Pay Equity
As part of our commitment to building diverse and healthy teams, we’re constantly looking at how we can embed principles and practices of inclusion across our systems, processes and culture.
Part of this commitment focuses on compensating our employees fairly based on the work that they do. To us, pay equity means that our employees are paid equitably for their work, regardless of their gender, race/ethnicity or other characteristics not relevant to their role or performance in it.
We consistently analyze compensation and annually partner with an independent outside firm to review employees’ pay. When we find compensation that deviates from what we would expect to see based on our practices we take action, including adjusting base pay for a small group of employees.
During the 2023 fiscal year, our proactive and reactive programs and processes have enabled us to maintain base pay equity globally based on gender and race/ethnicity in the United States.2
- This analysis includes gender categories that are self-reported and tracked globally – male and female. We recognize the layers of gender identity are complex and support inclusive and equitable treatment for all.
- We are legally prohibited from collecting information on race/ethnicity in many jurisdictions around the world. We are committed to racial/ethnic pay equity in all countries.
Employee Resource Groups
Employee resource groups (ERGs) are a core component of our commitment to elevating and engaging diverse voices across the organization.
Women’s Ultimate Team
Our first and largest ERG advocating for women
PRIDE
LGBTQ+ affinity group
Somos EA
(“We are EA” in Spanish) Hispanic and Latinx affinity group
BEAT!
(Black EA team) African American and Black affinity group
Aspire
(Asian, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians Represent) Asian, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian affinity group
Able
Champions for the inclusion of people with disability, created by and for people with disabilities
Mosaic
Enables smaller offices/studios to engage and contribute to the objectives of relevant affinity groups for their location
Supporting Inclusion in our Communities
Electronic Arts community programs aim to help strengthen underrepresented communities. We contribute to non-profit organizations that are focused on equality and inclusion across science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) education. We also continue our commitment to support organizations working to end systemic injustice, fight discrimination and protect human rights around the world.
Learn more about inclusion and diversity in our social impact efforts.