Diversity is about differences. Each of us is individual, and at Pacific Life Re, we not only respect this but we value it. We recognise that the best client service, the most impressive innovations, and the greatest work environments, come from combining a vast range of skill sets, experiences and points of view.
Inclusion is about having an environment in which all our people feel and are valued. It is about having an environment in which they can confidently bring their differences to work each day, knowing that they will be not only accepted but celebrated. Allowing everyone to contribute their personal best in every encounter.
We strongly believe it’s not just about adding diversity and educating our employees to draw on our differences to change our business, it’s about how well we are listening to – and learning from – the diversity that we already have within the business. We foster open conversations and we are actively training our employees, with sessions covering unconscious bias and allyship, helping us to unite, learn and grow.
Key initiatives around the world
Each of our global locations has their own Diversity and Inclusion Committee, made up of volunteers who work hard to organise a wide range of activities, celebrations and learning opportunities for their colleagues. The main event is our annual global Inclusion Week, but many other activities are held throughout the year as well, such as training, external speakers, socials and so much more. Our key focus areas are: LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Disability, Gender, Ethnicity and Religion, Beliefs and Culture.
Here are a couple of the activities that have been put in place: