Everyone's welcome at the world's community restaurant.

Over the years, success and broad perspectives have gone hand-in-hand at McDonald's. From new menu items to fresh operating styles, our achievements have largely come from within the mosaic of talent and ideas that is our workforce.

We hold a position of leadership in diversity and inclusion practices. And we take our performance seriously, identifying opportunities to consistently raise the bar a little higher.

Below is just a sampling of important facts, efforts, programs and practices.

Our leadership shows.

• "The Best 50 Companies for Latinas to Work" – Latina Style, 2005

• "Top 50 Places for Minorities to Work" – Fortune 2004, No. 1 Two Years in a Row

• "30 Best Companies for Diversity" – Black Enterprise Magazine, 2005

• "Appreciation Award" – Women's Foodservice Forum, 2004

• Number 24 for the "Top 50 Employers" – Careers and the disabled, 2004

Facts

More than 37% of all McDonald's U.S. Owner/Operators are women and minorities

We believe the combined sales of the Company's African-American licensees constitute the largest African-American enterprise in the country.

Education

This is the cornerstone for bringing diversity and inclusion to life. It's how we create awareness and develop skills for managing an inclusive, diverse workforce. Our programs include Changing Workforce Seminars such as "Leveraging Diversity" and "GenderSpeak – Working Together Successfully." We also offer a variety of Diversity Education Seminars such as Black Career Development, Hispanic Career Development, Asian Career Development, Women's Career Development and more. Get all the details on our diversity education practices.

Suppliers

Making diversity an essential part of our business means taking a look at our relationships outside the company. Our suppliers are a key component of our initiatives. We build loyalty. We stimulate local economies. And we pass on diversity practices – all by choosing suppliers that represent the communities we serve.