Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging in the Americas
Making a difference together.
At ING Americas, we believe that our strength lies in our diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone, regardless of their background, can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
We actively promote a culture of respect and equity, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. By embracing our differences, we unlock the full potential of our team and drive innovation and excellence. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees and continuously working towards eliminating any barriers to inclusion.
Together, we make the difference.
Diversity in Practice
Our Americas Management Team is deeply committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Our management team actively promotes policies and practices that ensure equal opportunities for all employees. We prioritize the recruitment, development, and retention of a diverse workforce, and we are committed to removing barriers to inclusion at every level of our organization.
At ING Americas, diversity is not just a goal—it's an integral part of our identity and success. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation, fosters creativity, and enhances our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.
We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. Our initiatives include:
Employee Resource Groups:
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide a platform for employees to connect, share experiences, and promote cultural awareness and inclusion across the company.
Meet Our People:
At ING we want everyone to find their community. Our employee resource groups help people to connect with colleagues across the company, sharing experiences and making friends. Find out more about our communities below.
- Rainbow Lions aims to provide a safe LGBTQI+ work environment for people to express themselves and bring their whole self to work. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex colleagues. We say ‘no’ to a world where people have to hide their true selves.
- RING Americas strives to enhance the employee experience at ING by focusing on the personal and professional development of our employees, levels VP and below.
- Lioness Americas is a diverse community dedicated to the empowerment of women work and looks to promote gender balance and aims for gender equity.
- The Pathfinders mission is to increase awareness of the diverse cultures, talents and challenges faced by people of color, and to implement systemic change within the organization through initiatives designed to increase the representation of people of color and people from low-income backgrounds inside the professional ranks at ING.
- The ING Americas Charitable Committee is comprised of employees from across our business who oversee and manage our community investment activities in the Americas.
Employee Resource Groups:
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide a platform for employees to connect, share experiences, and promote cultural awareness and inclusion across the company.
Training and Development:
We invest in continuous education and training programs that emphasize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equip our employees with the skills to lead inclusively.
Mentorship and Sponsorship:
We offer mentorship and sponsorship programs to support the career growth and development of underrepresented groups within our organization.
Community Engagement:
We engage with diverse communities through volunteering, partnerships, and sponsorships, reinforcing our commitment to social responsibility and inclusion.
