Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Our Vision

Diversity enriches our culture and delivers stronger business results. But diversity cannot be maintained without equity and inclusion, the necessary elements to foster genuine belonging.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company. By recognizing, valuing, and maintaining diversity of all types— gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, background, experience and more —we create an environment where individual authenticity can power collective progress.

At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration.

Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work— taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe.

Building Community

Employee Network Groups

Edelman’s Employee Networks help to build internal community within the larger Edelman community and provide a place and space where employees can share, learn and grow.

Ability's mission is to create a culture and community where the unique expertise and strengths of people with disabilities, chronic illnesses and/or individuals who are neurodivergent can thrive. Through enriching experiences, we shine a light on our individuality and collective power and what we all bring to our work.

Boundless is a community centered on Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures and open to all employees. We create space to share stories, celebrate heritage, and build connections through mentorship, practical learning and more. Our goal is to drive a sense of belonging across the firm, while also providing cultural insight that supports our work within our organization and clients.

Equal empowers LGBTQ+ employees and colleagues to lead authentically and drive a sense of belonging across our teams, culture, and client engagements.

Forward unites the skills, experience and leadership of the agency's military ex-servicemembers, National Guard and Reserve employees and their families. Forward also fosters a veteran-friendly workplace and community, while supporting and engaging veterans in their paths toward post-military success within our organization. Forward leverages our ex-servicemember employees' professional expertise and personal experiences to support and advance the former military community.

Griot is a network for Black employees and all colleagues who have a desire to learn more about the community. Griot’s mission is to provide a space to honor, celebrate, inform, inspire and support the Black experience and our Black colleagues around the globe. With roots to Western Africa, the griot is a storyteller whose job encompasses many roles — from recounting history and sharing information to teaching students and acting as diplomats. This legacy has a strong connection to the role played as storytellers for our clients.

The Global Women’s Equality Network (GWEN) strives to foster an environment where women of all backgrounds can enjoy equal opportunities to grow, lead and succeed in and beyond our organization.

Inclusivo's mission is to create an inclusive environment for Hispanic, Latino/a/x/e employees and is open to all employees. The group leverages professional expertise and personal experiences to support and advance the Hispanic and Latino/a/x/e community through local market initiatives, projects and programs.

Uplift champions and honors our diverse faith communities and open to all employees, recognizing we have more in common than not. Through modeling kindness and encouraging respect of spiritual beliefs and practices, we build bridges of understanding to advance the common good and celebrate our diverse faiths. This creates a safe space for colleagues to comfortably live their beliefs, normalize religious and faith-based conversations, and educate colleagues about inclusive faith-based practices and observances. 

Edelman Week of Belonging

Edelman’s annual Global Week of Belonging (WOB) is an opportunity for colleagues across our global network to be engaged, enlisted and empowered in and around our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) journey. While this work is ongoing, this week is about taking an intentional pause from our usual routines to connect with each other while learning more about inclusion and belonging within the firm.

More about Edelman

Edelman Careers

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Citizenship

From volunteerism and pro bono work to greener offices and responsible procurement, citizenship at Edelman continues to activate a collective force for good.

Values & Mission

While our culture has evolved over our firm’s 60-plus-year history, we are still driven by Dan Edelman’s founding principles, including entrepreneurship, independence and the mandate that everyone is an account executive.

Learning & Development

You have the opportunity to learn not only from on-the-job experiences, but also through mentorship and career development programs and specially curated online training modules.

Edelman Multicultural

Edelman's Multicultural Communication Practice comprises 40+ experts who take a bold, culture-fueled approach to help brands and businesses authentically earn cultural relevancy and trust with Black, Latinx, Asian Pacific Islander, Indigenous American and other emerging majority audiences. Our work is intersectional, engaging LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and other historically excluded demographics.

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