Our diversity is what makes us Equitable
We take pride in who we are and what we do, treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our differences in thought and perspective, interests, abilities, experiences and skills contribute to our success. These unique differences make us stronger as a team and shape our culture – from how we work, to the work we do, and the roles we play. Building a diverse, inclusive culture is an ongoing journey, and we're deeply committed to consistently evolving.
“Equitable is a company rooted in celebrating our differences. This is not only in keeping with our values, but a business imperative. In order to meet the needs of our unique and diverse clients, we must have a workforce comprised of professionals who both reflect and embrace those differences. We understand the numbers on a financial plan do not add up to the sum of each unique person we are privileged to serve. We believe the quest for a diverse and inclusive organization is a continuous journey, and an integral part of our commitment to building a stronger and more resilient organization for generations to come.”
— Nick Lane, President
"Diversity and inclusion is not a moment in time, a campaign or a nice thing to do. We all play a part in bringing it to life. Every day, we grow stronger as a team.”
— Sue Lavallee, Chief Diversity Officer, Head of Employee Experience
Awards & recognition
We take pride in being a Great Place to Work since 2016, achieving a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index since 2014, and scoring 90% on the Disability Equality Index since 2015. We also acknowledge there is more work to be done and remain committed to fostering an environment of inclusion.
Diversity & Inclusion advocate forum
The Diversity & Inclusion Advocate Forum consists of leaders from each of our business areas who are tasked with bringing D&I to life within their respective business units.
In partnership with company leadership, the D&I office and teams across the organization, Advocates help the company drive change in each of their respective business units by:
- Consulting with the Operating Committee on D&I initiatives
- Communicating and driving progress toward D&I goals
- Liaising with the D&I Office by collaborating on new approaches and ares for improvement
Equitable Advisors Diversity Educational Summits
Learning about and celebrating our unique differences is fundamental to our growth and success. The Equitable Advisors Diversity Educational Summits provide an opportunity for our Financial Professionals to grow personally and professionally as they learn about the diverse needs of our clients, share best practices and network.
The Summits are open to all Financial Professionals and the content is focused on the unique needs and interests of diverse markets. Through our Summits we connect people from across the company and truly see the power of coming together and working toward one common goal – how best to serve our clients.
Diversity metrics
Our employees, leaders and financial professionals understand the value of maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Diversity & Inclusion Advocate Forum and Equitable Foundation work to embed diverse and inclusive practices across our business, creating a place where we help each other face the future with courage, strength and wisdom, and ultimately better serve our clients and communities.
Employee Resource Groups
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide opportunities for employees to strengthen relationships with each other, with Equitable and with the community. In turn, they help us grow stronger – individually and collectively.
These are the ERGs we sponsor:
Equitable Foundation
Through philanthropy, volunteerism and partnerships, we invest in the places where we live and work. Equitable Foundation gives our employees and financial professionals an opportunity to commit their time and effort to organizations they believe in, as well as award grants to organizations where volunteer events take place.
Equitable participates in the E-Verify program. Equitable Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. In addition to competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including 401 (k) and medical programs, we offer the opportunity for continued professional development in an inclusive and collaborative environment. Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.