CSC Company Culture & Values

What does diversity mean to you in the context of an engineering team? How does having a diverse team enhance your overall collaboration, innovation or culture?

Diversity within an engineering team means bringing together individuals with varied cultural backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. This richness of thought leads to more effective problem-solving, as team members approach challenges from multiple angles, often uncovering solutions that might not emerge in a more homogenous group.

Diverse teams are naturally more attuned to designing products that are inclusive and accessible. They tend to consider a broader range of user needs and expectations, which results in solutions that better serve a wider audience.

Finally, innovation thrives and shines in diverse environments. When people with different viewpoints collaborate, they challenge assumptions and push beyond the status quo, fostering a culture where creativity and progress are not only encouraged but expected.

How does your team or company make diversity and inclusion an intentional part of hiring?

Our team takes a very intentional approach to embedding diversity and inclusion into our hiring practices. One way we do this is by actively recruiting across different regions to ensure cultural diversity is represented in our candidate pool. This helps us build teams that reflect a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences.

We also partner with organizations like Tech Impact, which helps create pathways for young adults looking to transition into tech careers. These partnerships not only diversify our talent pipeline but also support our broader workforce development goals.

Additionally, we maintain a continuous flow of interns who are brought in to support specific team needs. Many of them transition into permanent roles as opportunities arise, allowing us to nurture talent from the ground up while fostering an inclusive environment where growth and development are prioritized.

What advice would you give to other teams looking to foster more diverse perspectives and ideas in their engineering org?

Actively seek to understand cultural differences. Sometimes, simply inviting someone to share their input directly can make all the difference in helping them feel seen and heard. Creating space for every voice is essential.

It’s also important to recognize and elevate contributions from individuals across regions, experience levels and backgrounds. By identifying key contributors and publicly celebrating their accomplishments, teams can build visibility and inspire cross-functional collaboration.

I also recommend offering stretch assignments and collaborative projects to team members from diverse backgrounds. These opportunities not only help individuals grow but also bring fresh thinking into the work, ultimately strengthening the team’s collective creativity and resilience.

Give us an overview of the holiday season at your company. Are there any companywide celebrations or days off? What are you looking forward to most this year?

The holiday season at CSC is truly a special time, with an exciting mix of celebrations. Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa all bring a unique charm to the offices. Several locations are decorated with festive touches, with office activities and food days where teams can connect over delicious, holiday-themed treats. These gatherings, along with themed workshops, create an atmosphere of joy, unity and understanding that we look forward to each year. 

Personally, I’m most excited about seeing the different ways our colleagues celebrate and learn about each holiday tradition through articles on our intranet, foods and culture we share with each other.

How does CSC make the holidays inclusive?

Belonging and inclusivity are at the heart of our holiday celebrations, and we take a thoughtful approach to ensure that everyone feels acknowledged and included. One standout example is a workshop led annually by SoberConnect, our colleague resource group dedicated to sobriety. This workshop focuses on navigating the holidays in a way that supports friends, family members and colleagues who are newly sober. They share practical tips for creating alcohol-free spaces and normalizing non-drinking and provide a great list of festive mocktail recipes. This initiative not only raises awareness but also offers practical ways to make gatherings feel inclusive and supportive for everyone.

What makes the holiday celebrations a reflection of CSC’s values, mission and culture? 

Our holiday activities mirror CSC’s values of teamwork, service and a genuine commitment to inclusivity. Celebrations are as much about learning and connecting as they are about festivities, with events and workshops tied to our diversity and belonging pillars, like community engagement and fostering connections. We also prioritize giving back at this time of year through our “Season of Giving” campaign, which highlights how our employees are helping out in their communities around the world. 

These activities aren’t just performances — they’re expressions of our commitment to fostering a caring and inclusive culture within CSC and the places our people call home.