Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our inclusive orientation – the priority we place on recognizing the capabilities that others bring – helped to make BlackRock what it is today. Our global scope and our diverse platform derive from our ability to meld new perspectives into our mission.
An inclusive and connected culture is fundamental to our success. It allows all our employees to feel a sense of belonging and thrive in the workplace. By drawing on 20,000 colleagues and their unique expertise and experience, BlackRock brings the best of our capabilities together to deliver for our clients.
Please read our 2023 Together As One report.
Our talent and culture
We attract, develop and retain top talent by cultivating an inclusive work environment where everyone has fair access to opportunities and feels seen, heard, valued and respected.
Our activities to support interested clients
We expand investment choices and business partnership opportunities by maintaining a network of diverse brokers, managers and suppliers to meet the needs of interested clients, consistent with our fiduciary duty.
Our impact in underserved communities
We contribute to the long-term success of underserved communities and help more and more people experience financial well-being through our BlackRock philanthropy and employee-led volunteer efforts.
Inclusion is the foundation of our culture, driving us towards collective success.
Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We take deliberate steps to reach top talent
We know people are core to our success, which is why we pay so much attention to attracting, motivating and retaining top talent of all backgrounds. To do that, we regularly review job postings for biased language, champion diverse candidate slates to ensure we are drawing people from the widest talent pool and use a competency-based approach for interviewing.
Employee networks
Our global networks are dynamic communities built on shared experiences and affinities. They offer employees the opportunity to enhance and continually shape our culture. Employee networks are sponsored by Executive leaders and designed by employees, for employees.
A snapshot of our programs
Global returnship programs
The BlackRock Returnship Program is a six-month opportunity modeled after an internship, with a path to full-time employment after successful completion. Returners take career breaks for a multitude of reasons, including to address caretaking responsibilities or medical issues. Returnship programs give people who have left the workforce for 18 months or more a clear path to rejoin.
Global veteran transition programs
The Elite Athletes Program in the UK is designed to support military veterans as well as athletes transitioning into corporate careers. The U.S. Veterans Transition Program is designed to support veterans transitioning from military to civilian careers through a six-month program.
Awards & recognition
Our ability to foster a connected and inclusive culture has been recognized globally and has helped make BlackRock what it is today.
2023 JobRainbow D&I Award Japan
Best Workplace in Japan
2023 Disability:IN Disability Equality Index
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
2023 UK Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Gold Award from the Employer Recognition Scheme
Women in Finance Charter Ireland
Signatory to Ireland’s Women in Finance Charter
2023 Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
Equality 100 Award: Leaders in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion
2023 The Prince’s Trust Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Champion Award
2023 Social Mobility Foundation Employer Index
Top 75 employer
2023 UK Social Mobility Awards
Silver in the Organization category
2023 Human Rights Campaign Chile
Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality or Mejores Lugares para Trabajar LGBT
2023 Human Rights Campaign Mexico
Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality or Mejores Lugares para Trabajar LGBT
2023 India Workplace Equality Index
Silver Employer on the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI)
Representation and hiring data as of January 1, 2024. Some figures are rounded to nearest whole number.
Senior leaders is defined as Director and above.
Our methodology allows for employees to be represented in multiple racial/ethnic groups and thus, the sum total is greater than 100%.
Since 2017, in accordance with UK government requirements, BlackRock reports point-in-time gender pay gap data for all UK employees on an annual basis. This gives us the opportunity to understand our progress year-on-year, as well as to assess and consider our focused efforts to improve.
Gender Pay Gap Reporting is one way in which we analyze our achievement against pay fairness objectives. Across BlackRock, we are committed to continuing these efforts and taking further steps where necessary to ensure fair access to opportunities for all.
Over time, as we work to close the gender pay gap, we expect our data to fluctuate, which does not demonstrate inequality of pay but rather, an underrepresentation of women in senior, higher-paying roles.
We also complete gender pay gap reports for other EMEA locations where required.
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