Diversity & Inclusion
We live it. Hewitt associates mirror the world in which we work: varied in race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, personality, and work experience.
At Hewitt, we believe that diversity is the mix and inclusion is making the mix work. Our robust firmwide diversity strategy focuses on providing an inclusive work environment for all associates, as well as developing a crossculturally competent organization.
Diversity is at the heart of our business. It’s central to our recruiting efforts, vendor partnerships, professional affiliations, and associate experience. It’s also Hewitt’s competitive edge and the key to our success. But don’t just take our word for it—come see for yourself.
Hewitt, an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, is proud of the work we do to support the communities where we live and work. In Canada, there are several ways we support diversity and inclusion, including:
- Business Resource Groups
- Multicultural Mentoring Programs
- Diversity Sponsored Leadership Groups and Councils
- Organizations We Support
Business Resource Groups
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) are Hewitt-sponsored organizations that provide a forum for associates with similar interests and backgrounds to meet to discuss experiences, challenges, and opportunities as they relate to working at Hewitt Associates. BRGs are fundamental to building respect and understanding for differences at Hewitt, and they play a strong role in our firm’s commitment to diversity.
Multicultural Mentoring Programs
We use mentoring in multiple ways to help develop our associates’ crosscultural competence:
- Crosscultural Learning Partners Program pairs senior executives with less senior associates from a variety of backgrounds throughout the world.
- Menttium Mentoring Program provides mentoring relationships for women in our organization with senior executives in other organizations.
- The Mentoring Partnership, a program of TRIEC (Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council), provides our associates the opportunity to volunteer as mentors to new immigrants to Canada.
Diversity Sponsored Leadership Groups and Councils
Hewitt has several leadership groups and councils that work with our CEO and Executive Council on a regular basis. The groups include Women in Leadership, the Multicultural Leaders Council, and the LGBT Leadership Council. In addition, Diversity Councils in various countries and regions address local inclusion issues and set strategy for their country or region.
Organizations We Support
To support the current and future workforce, Hewitt provides financial support and thought leadership to a number of minority-focused professional organizations such as:
- Black Business and Professional Association
- Toronto Pride Parade
- Pride at Work Canada
- Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce
