The challenges faced by Mercer’s 25,000 clients don’t fit neatly into any one category, and neither do our 20,000 colleagues ... we like it that way. At Mercer, we pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive culture, where different perspectives - professional and personal - are respected and welcomed.
At Mercer, diversity means:
Accountability
Mercer fosters an inclusive culture that elevates our people to the highest level of performance and engagement by drawing on their different personal characteristics and life experiences. Harnessing the diverse backgrounds, experiences and approaches of our people isn’t just a business necessity- it’s the right thing to do.
Opportunity
Mercer will ensure an environment where all colleagues have an equal opportunity to contribute to the firm and progress in their careers.
Success
Raising the diversity, inclusion and cultural competency of our organization is key to our success. Diversity enriches the solutions we bring our clients, helping to achieve a more balanced vision and platform of success.
Engagement
Mercer offers innovative approaches to working that support our colleagues and strengthen our competitive advantage.
Diversity is one of our values, and our diversity efforts center around our commitment to our colleagues, to our clients and to the communities in which we work.
Commitment to our clients
Our clients expect innovative solutions to their most complex business challenges, and it is through our collective diversity that we are able to offer an unmatched array of products, solutions and advice. Mercer places a premium on diversity of approach, ideas and viewpoints. The diverse background of our 19,000 colleagues in 41 countries provides our clients with the answers they seek.
Commitment to our colleagues
Mercer draws on colleagues’ different personal characteristics and life experiences to create an environment in which colleagues can thrive and contribute fully to our shared success.
Flexibility and growth opportunities
As an employer of choice, we take pride in providing flexibility and opportunities to our colleagues. We offer colleagues a comfortable work environment and alternative work arrangements so they can grow professionally, enjoy their work, and balance their personal and professional needs.
Ongoing employee learning opportunities
Mercer offers colleagues a variety of diversity resources and learning opportunities, such as workshops and online courses, to promote awareness of diversity issues and increase competence in identifying, understanding and addressing those issues.
Mercer's Business Resource Groups (BRGs) are made up of colleagues with a common identity who receive recognition and support by the company. These groups provide a forum for colleagues to network, share ideas and collaborate on programs important to the business and our clients. BRG activities foster understanding, inclusion, and innovation in the workplace. Members gain professional development and leadership opportunities that also help Mercer achieve its strategic business imperatives.
Our BRGs are open to all colleagues. They are:
Women@Mercer Women@Mercer champions the growth, development and success of women in order to maximize their contribution to Mercer's global business strategy. |
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Racial & Ethnic Diversity (R&ED) R&ED are members working together to create a more diverse and inclusive work environment for colleagues from diverse cultures, and ethnicities and to facilitate the attraction, development, and success of these individuals. |
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Rising Professionals |
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Mercer’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies (LGBTA) |
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Accessibility and Inclusion at Mercer |
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Mercer Cares |
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To implement our commitment to diversity and inclusion we have partnered with the following organizations to support our programs.
Catalyst Catalyst is the leading nonprofit membership organization with a mission to expand opportunities for women in business. The organization is a pioneer in research, tools, services, and events to raise awareness of how diversity benefits today’s global businesses and provides guidance on how to enact real change. |
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Professional Women's Network (PWN) PWN Global is a dynamic fast-growing offline and online networking and leadership development platform for professional women of all sectors and industries. |
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Diversity Inc. DiversityInc mission is to bring education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity. |
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Out & Equal |
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Human Rights Campaign (HRC) The HRC is the largest Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender civil rights organization in the US. |
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