Prioritizing our people
We believe inspiration starts with inclusion. We’re committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace that champions the wellbeing of our employees and communities.
Our commitment to wellbeing starts with our employees
Creativity and inspiration thrive in a culture where employees are heard, valued and supported. Pinterest offers employees a range of benefits and programs that help equip them with the tools they need to build a life—and a career—they love.
PinFlex is a work model that gives Pinterest employees the flexibility to do their best work, from anywhere.
Employees can access mental health resources including free access to online tools and a dedicated affinity group to discuss mental health topics.
Our Ombuds program provides a safe space for Pinterest employees to discuss work concerns, receive communications coaching and more.
Fostering belonging with Pinclusion Groups
Pinterest’s mission is grounded in a philosophy of inclusion and diversity. Pinclusion Groups, our Employee Resource Groups at Pinterest, offer employees a safe space to discuss and educate others on identity-based issues and topics.
“We believe people’s best work happens when they are the most inspired. Through benefits that meet real-world needs, employee-led groups that foster collaboration and connection, and our commitment to inclusion guiding everything we do, we strive to create a culture that honors curiosity and kindness.”
Doniel Sutton
Chief People Officer, PinterestA more inclusive Pinterest, inside and out
We set aspirational goals for representation in our workforce and hold ourselves accountable to make meaningful change. Learn more in our 2023 Inclusion & Diversity Executive Summary.
52%
of employees globally identify as women¹
Women make up 52% of our global employee population and 46% of leadership roles.² Our goal is to increase representation of women in engineering leadership roles to 25%.
17%
of employees in the US identify as Black, Indigenous, Latiné, Native Hawaiian and/or Pacific Islander³
Our goal is to increase that to 20%. We work with recruiting partners who share our values to expand our reach to candidates.
91%
of open roles adhered to a Diverse Slate Approach⁴
Our interview process is designed to build a diverse slate that includes candidates who are women, Black, Latiné or Hispanic, Indigenous, Native Hawaiian and/or Pacific Islander.
Inclusive partnerships and programs
Values Partnerships is the largest Black-owned social impact agency in the United States. Their affiliate company Gauge provided Pinterest with world-class research to inform our approach on everything from inclusive product features to heritage month programming. Values Partnerships also helped organize the Pinterest Inclusion Advisory Council.
We collaborate with organizations that share our values to establish a talent pipeline that champions inclusion and diversity. Our targeted recruitment efforts, in partnership with events and organizations including AfroTech, Lesbians Who Tech & Allies, AISES and Sistas in Sales, expand our reach to highly skilled candidates.
The Pinterest Apprenticeship Program is an opportunity for candidates from non-traditional tech backgrounds and those who face barriers to entry into the tech industry to start their careers at Pinterest. In 2023, we completed two 12-month programs in Product and Engineering, with 26 apprentices converted to full-time employees.
Our investment in wellbeing extends to our communities
We recognize that the internet has the potential to take a negative toll on mental health. We are committed to supporting wellbeing in our communities, both on and off Pinterest.
Through the Pinterest Impact Fund, we invest in initiatives that improve mental health, emotional wellbeing and equity outcomes in our communities. In 2023, we reached a significant milestone: $20 million invested in more than 60 nonprofit organizations, or Impact Partners.6
The Pinterest Inclusion Fund is an incubator program designed to build more equitable pathways to success for talented creatives from Black, Latiné, LGBTQIA+, Asian, Indigenous and disability communities.
Employees can access $1,000 in annual donation matching and take 40 hours of paid time off to volunteer for their chosen cause. In 2022 and 2023, over 2,800 employees participated, donating $1.8 million which, when matched by Pinterest, totaled over $3.1 million.7
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