Grounded in our values and purpose of building secure tomorrows, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion drives us to foster a culture of belonging — one that strengthens our community and helps us attract and retain high-performing talent.
Diversity, equity and inclusion program
Our diversity, equity and inclusion program is an inclusive, merit-based approach to attracting, retaining and developing top talent. We believe that high-performing, diverse teams drive better decision making, better solutions and better business outcomes.
This approach helps us assess our hiring practices, vendor sourcing and community giving to make processes more equitable.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council leads our efforts to understand, encourage and support our work to attract, develop and retain talent, foster an inclusive culture, meet our customers’ and channel partners' needs and increase community impact.
The Council is led by co-chairs CEO Chris Hilger and Chief Diversity Officer Tariq Malik. It’s a cross-functional group and includes members who represent diverse communities within the company.
Meet the councilOur Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council plays such a vital role in our culture. It ensures we are providing solutions to meet business needs, hearing the voices of associates from all part of our business and examining issues from multiple perspectives.
Tariq Malik
Chief Diversity Officer
Education and conversation
We are committed to fostering learning, dialogue and understanding across our workplace. By investing in education and open conversation, we help employees build awareness, promote equity and inclusion, strengthen allyship and grow cultural competence.
Our Employee Resource GroupsOur approach is open to all employees and includes
- Learning through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Open to all associates, ERGs host book discussions, workshops and other opportunities to explore diverse perspectives and topics.
- Enterprise-wide events: Our annual Care Campaign brings employees together for meaningful conversations and activities centered on belonging, empathy and inclusion.
- Continuous learning opportunities: We encourage development through curated courses available on Workday Learning and LinkedIn Learning.
- Expert-led webinars: In partnership with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other providers, we offer webinars focused on wellness, inclusion and respect.
- Ethics and workplace training: Foundational learning through our Code of Ethics, Respectful Workplaces and related programs helps reinforce a culture of integrity and respect.
Workforce development
We cast a wide net when we look to add people to our team, because we want to find the best talent available.
Recruiting and hiring
Having associates with diverse backgrounds and experiences enhances collaboration, innovation and decision-making — leading to stronger business performance. Our ongoing efforts include:
- Expanding outreach to underrepresented populations to ensure access and opportunity for all
- Building relationships through professional organizations, conferences and community events that connect us with diverse talent
- Developing mid-career pipelines by engaging experienced professionals and preparing them for future management-level opportunities
To promote fairness and consistency throughout the hiring process, we use tools designed to support merit-based decision making, including:
- Competency-based interview guides that help our talent management team and hiring managers focus on candidates’ skills, experience and behaviors
- Micro-learning modules for hiring managers to reinforce equitable and consistent interviewing practices
Sustainable sourcing
We actively purchase goods and services from diverse suppliers — including minority- women-, veteran-, LGBTQ+-, and disabled-owned businesses — to reflect our communities, meet our business needs and help these companies grow, fulfill their purpose and support their employees.
Community partnerships
Through the Securian Financial Foundation and employee volunteerism, we champion and strengthen our communities. We support basic needs and financial stability, invest in youth and education to close achievement gaps, and foster vibrant, inclusive communities with greater access to arts, civic engagement and community spaces.
Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).
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