Corporate Social Responsibility

Diversity & inclusion

Diversity and inclusion

Our diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy is designed to continue to build a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where the unique perspectives of our colleagues are celebrated—an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute, collaborate and innovate.

Fostering an inclusive culture

Asking for our colleagues’ opinions and listening to their feedback is essential to bringing our 4i Values to life and building a culture of belonging and inclusion. Our annual Employee Involvement Survey (EIS) is our most comprehensive listening tool for gauging our strengths and improvement opportunities in three key areas: involvement, leadership and management effectiveness, and inclusion.

 

Our inclusive culture is a differentiator and drives competitive advantage. Thermo Fisher has regularly earned recognition as a Best Place to Work by the Human Rights Campaign and Disability:IN based on top scores for LGBTQ+ inclusion and disability equality.

 

Additional recognition is highlighted in our most recent CSR report.

Business Resource Groups

Our D&I strategy is greatly enabled by our Business Resource Groups (BRGs), which bring together individuals of shared identities and interests, as well as those who support them as allies, to share experiences, learn from each other and collaborate to identify solutions to business challenges. Our colleagues shape our organizational culture, and BRG members, in particular, have helped move our culture forward, fostering inclusion and belonging, supporting and developing talent, strengthening our local communities and contributing to company-wide culture programs.

Our BRGs reinforce that all colleagues can make a difference for our customers, for each other and for our company. All colleagues are encouraged to get involved, including our Company Leadership Team (CLT) members who serve as executive sponsors of our nine BRGs. Through their involvement, our leaders broaden and deepen their understanding and appreciation of the lived experiences of our colleagues.

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