- Published on January 17, 2024
- In AI Features
How Salesforce is Creating an Inclusive Workplace
Outforce, an equality group at Salesforce, focuses on empowering the LGBTQ+ community.
Image by Nikhil Kumar
- By Shritama Saha
Kolkata-born Mohammed Ali Yasser, never found a safe workspace to embrace his true self, until he joined Salesforce in 2020. He identifies as a gay cisgender man, and currently heads the company’s online learning platform, Trailhead, as a senior editor.
“During my decade-long career, Salesforce stands out as the only company where I could come out with ease. Pursuing a career with a company that actively advocates for LGBTQ+ rights has been a goal and I am genuinely pleased and thankful to have discovered such an inclusive environment here,” Yasser told AIM.
“Everyone Deserves an Inclusive Workspace”
During his time at Salesforce, Yasser has actively participated in the company's employee resource group, Outforce, which organises events promoting awareness about the
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Shritama Saha
Shritama (she/her) is a technology journalist at AIM who is passionate to explore generative AI with a special focus on big techs, database, healthcare, DE&I, hiring in tech and more.
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