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We are living in a moment of collective reckoning – grappling with the way our views can create inequalities for members of our very own communities, leaving some behind. At Manulife, we believe that strength lies in embracing our differences and that diversity plays a key role in driving innovation and growth within our company. Foundational to our success is ensuring that all of our colleagues, customers, and stakeholders are respected, feel connected to each other and to our mission, and are treated with equity and dignity.
The past year has seen an acceleration of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) agenda, allowing us to propel ourselves forward in terms of how we think and act as an organisation and within our wider society. From the signing of inclusive executive orders and charters plus the creation of additional DEI roles, to the enhancement of our employee benefits, and funding to ensure a more varied engagement with community partners, we are on the path to becoming a more inclusive organisation – one where we energise and empower people to be part of the change.
We are focused on three key pillars to drive change:
Talent
We are fostering diversity at all levels in the organisation that is reflective of the communities we serve.
Culture
Our goal is to create a workplace culture where colleagues thrive because they belong and can bring their authentic selves to work.
Community
We are working to create strong partnerships and DEI support in the external communities in which we live, work, and serve.