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Subject: [all] Diversity and Openness Make Us Better

Splunkers,

From its earliest beginnings, Splunk has stood for, and continues to stand for equal opportunity. We enthusiastically embrace different cultures and perspectives and have at our core values and beliefs, respect for all human beings. Diversity is at the very heart of who we are, as a global company comprised of committed and caring people from every corner of the world.

Over the last few days, we have witnessed the confusion, shock, and fear created by President Trump’s issuance of an Executive Order that effectively bans people from several predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States, irrespective of whether they are contributing members of our society, have put their own lives at risk to aid the United States and its allies, or are fleeing the devastation of war. This order strikes at the very foundation of our democracy.

I wish to assure you that we are doing everything that we can to identify and support those among us who may be impacted by the immigration ban. We pride ourselves on the diverse workforce we’ve built, and we go to great lengths to nurture it. We will continue to hire talented people from all around the globe. And we will also fiercely protect our employees when their rights are infringed upon. You will be hearing more from our HR and Legal teams on this subject in the coming days.

This is also a reminder that democracy is not a spectator sport. Whatever your point of view, each of us has an obligation to engage in the political process and to ensure that our fundamental guarantees are preserved.

Doug

Doug Merritt
President & CEO
Splunk Inc.
	Subject: [all] Diversity and Openness Make Us Better

	Splunkers,

	From its earliest beginnings, Splunk has stood for, and continues to stand for equal opportunity. We enthusiastically embrace different cultures and perspectives and have at our core values and beliefs, respect for all human beings. Diversity is at the very heart of who we are, as a global company comprised of committed and caring people from every corner of the world.

	Over the last few days, we have witnessed the confusion, shock, and fear created by President Trump’s issuance of an Executive Order that effectively bans people from several predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States, irrespective of whether they are contributing members of our society, have put their own lives at risk to aid the United States and its allies, or are fleeing the devastation of war. This order strikes at the very foundation of our democracy.

	I wish to assure you that we are doing everything that we can to identify and support those among us who may be impacted by the immigration ban. We pride ourselves on the diverse workforce we’ve built, and we go to great lengths to nurture it. We will continue to hire talented people from all around the globe. And we will also fiercely protect our employees when their rights are infringed upon. You will be hearing more from our HR and Legal teams on this subject in the coming days.

	This is also a reminder that democracy is not a spectator sport. Whatever your point of view, each of us has an obligation to engage in the political process and to ensure that our fundamental guarantees are preserved.

	Doug

	Doug Merritt
	President & CEO
	Splunk Inc.