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Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

Our 2023 DE&I Report

A testament to our collective dedication to DE&I.

Beric Alleyne, Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging
Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

eBay Connects Veterans to Opportunity

This Veterans and Remembrance Day, get to know the military veterans who have found the next steps in their careers with eBay’s help.

Ryan Williams, Military Veteran & Emerging Talent Program Manager
eBay for Charity

eBay for Charity Celebrates 20 Years of Giving

Highlighting our community's impact and the everyday heroes who create real and lasting change.

eBay for Charity Team
Authenticity Guarantee

Meet the Authenticators: These Sneakerheads Are Keeping It Real Every Day

Bri Tarantino and Justin Thomas verify the hottest sneakers and handbags at our Authentication Center.

Rachel Chen, eBay News Team
eBay for Charity

Whatever Happened to Lucky’s Guinea Pig Armor?

The true story behind the eBay auction a decade ago that took the media by storm.

James Dobbins, eBay News Team
Economic Opportunity

How eBay Is Helping Graduates Ease Their Student Debt

With determination and consistency, these sellers paid off their student loans using eBay.

James Dobbins, eBay News Team
Sneakers

Signature Sneakers From NBA Stars That’ll Have You Standing Out

Sneakerheads and hoops fans know about Jordans, Lebrons, KDs, and PGs. But there are other, lesser-known signature sneaker lines out there, all available on eBay.

Dan Nosowitz, eBay News Team
Japan

How eBay Helped Japan's Most Famous Vintage Video Game Store Reach a Global Audience During the Pandemic

Super Potato, a landmark and legend that’s as much art gallery as game store, uses eBay to reach a growing global audience of vintage video game fans.

Dan Nosowitz, eBay News Team
eBay Foundation

How eBay Employees Are Teaming Up with Nonprofits to Encourage Entrepreneurship

Volunteering helps eBayers connect more deeply with their work.

eBay News Team
Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

eBay’s Inaugural DE&I Conference: The Be for Everyone Experience

Nearly 1400 employees joined for two days of speaker sessions and interactive experiences to celebrate the power of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Rachel Chen, eBay News Team
eBay Motors

eBayer Sarah Burgess Makes NASCAR History With Mother-Daughter Race

The eBay Motors employee fulfilled her dream of racing against her daughter in the ARCA Menards West Series.

Rachel Chen, eBay News Team
eBay Motors

eBay Motors to Sponsor Sarah and Bridget Burgess in Historic Mother-Daughter ARCA Race

The pair will make history as the first mother-daughter matchup in a touring series event when they face off Oct. 14 in the ARCA Menards Series West Star Nursery 150.

Press Release
Life at eBay

Meet the 2022 Luminary Who Is Leading With Her Heart

Claudia Putzer reflects on the ways inclusivity and curiosity have shaped her leadership style as a People Business Partner.

Rachel Chen, eBay News Team
Artificial Intelligence

eBay Chief Technology Officer Mazen Rawashdeh Talks Culture, Strategy and Taking Time Off

Mazen appeared on the Modern CTO podcast, fresh off his sabbatical, to chat about eBay.

eBay News Team
eBay

The Apple-1 Computer, a Vintage Tech Grail That Ignited the World of Personal Computing

Only a few dozen of the computers are known to exist in the world today. And recently on eBay, one sold for about $340,000 at auction by Dubai seller Jimmy Grewal.

eBay News Team
Consumers

Making Meaning Out of Snacks

Sellers are spotting everything from pop culture icons to U.S. states in their food — and putting their finds on eBay for profit.

Robert Ito, eBay News Team
Sustainable Commerce

Meet eBay’s Chief Sustainability Officer

This Earth Day, we sat down with Renée Morin who shares why she is passionate about sustainability and the importance of recommerce.

eBay News Team
Sustainable Commerce

New eBay Study Finds Gen Z is Driving the Demand for Recommerce

A new eBay survey underscores the economic and environmental advantages of recommerce and finds that younger generations, particularly Generation Z, are increasingly motivated to sell and buy secondhand goods.

eBay News Team
Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

Celebrating eBay’s Women Sellers

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re sharing the stories of a few, remarkable female sellers.

eBay News Team
Sneakers

eBay Launches an Unprecedented Drop from the Top Women of Sneaker Culture – Featuring the Kicks that Wouldn't Exist without Them

For the first time, the new Trailblazers Collection brings together iconic sneakers created by - and for - the females who’ve paved the way.

Press Release
eBay Foundation

In Australia, Investing in the Power of Sisterhood

Global Sisters, the eBay Foundation’s Global Give grantee, is investing in women for the long term.

Jennifer Mattson, eBay News Team
eBay

eBay Named as a Best Place to Work in 2022 by Glassdoor

The annual award is based on employee reviews about key workplace factors, such as career opportunities, work/life balance and culture.

eBay News Team
eBay Foundation

Black Girl Ventures On Celebrating Community

Our eBay Foundation grantee creates social and financial capital for Black and other women of color founders.

Jennifer Mattson, eBay News Team
eBay Foundation

Connecting Communities: Refugee Entrepreneurs

Our Global Give Grantee TERN is helping refugees thrive by giving them the business support they need.

Jennifer Mattson, eBay News Team
Reunited

The Kindness of Strangers: A Jewish Bible Hidden During the Holocaust Finds its Way Home

How a few dedicated individuals came together to help one Jewish family reconnect with its past.

Mark Sullivan, eBay News Team
Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

A Look at eBay’s New Apprenticeship Program for Veterans

Launched by two eBay employees, the new program provides career guidance and support for veterans in transitioning into the civilian workforce

eBay News Team
Life at eBay

At Home in the World

Executive assistant Susy Presedo on her unusual journey from Honduras to eBay.

Jennifer Mattson, eBay News Team
Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

How One Intern is Expanding Her Career From Healthcare to Ecommerce

Sarika Kondra shares the unique perspective she brings to the Structured Data team as a Ph.D candidate with eight years of work experience.

Rachel Chen, eBay News Team
Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

Open to New Possibilities, an eBay Intern Finds Growth Beyond His Comfort Zone

Omotayo Akingba discusses the valuable life lessons he learned during his internship with the Indirect Tax team.

Rachel Chen, eBay News Team
Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

How a ‘Transformative’ Internship Led To Unexpected Connections

eBay intern Helen Kim discusses how her time with the Certified Refurbished team helped redefine her career path.

Rachel Chen, eBay News Team