Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
The strength of Alkermes' culture is the work environment we cultivate among employees. It is based on effective collaboration, respect for each unique voice, and an unwavering commitment to our patients. We know that one way to foster this environment is to strengthen the sense of belonging among all of our employees.
We’ve done this by establishing a global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Steering Committee, comprised of representatives from all of our locations (including field-based employees), focused on creating connections, fostering conversations, and helping to support alignment of our efforts across the range of perspectives within our organization. We have collaborated with our employees to create five employee resource groups (ERGs), that reflect our diversity across many domains: Limitless, a network to support people impacted by disability or illness; MOSAIC, a multicultural network; Operation Salute, a network to support active duty military members, veterans and their families; Pride@Work, an LGBTQ+ and allies network; and Women Inspired Network (WIN), a women’s network. These ERGs, which are open to all employees, share a common purpose of supporting and enhancing the inclusiveness of our company culture and providing opportunities for professional development, networking, learning and building deeper connections within Alkermes.
Employee-Led Steering Committee
The DIB Steering Committee is an employee-led group that provides perspectives and insights regarding:
- The organization’s efforts to build and maintain a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment
- Strategies and actions to help promote belonging and collaboration among all employees
- The successful operation of Employee Resource Groups
DIB Executive Committee
The DIB Executive Committee consists of senior leaders at Alkermes and provides guidance, feedback and recommendations on our overall diversity, inclusion and belonging efforts. The committee is tasked with:
- Establishing the vision for what inclusion, diversity and belonging priorities look like at Alkermes
- Facilitating implementation of key internal operating practices and policies that promote a welcoming, inclusive culture that respects individual differences, backgrounds and experiences
- Championing and modeling desired leadership behaviors
Employee Resource Groups
Alkermes’ Employee Resource Groups are voluntary, employee-led groups that seek to foster an inclusive environment based on shared experiences, goals and values. Our ERGs — Limitless, MOSAIC, Operation Salute, Pride@Work and Women Inspired Network (WIN) — provide opportunities for employees to celebrate differences, raise awareness about important issues and collaborate with team members from across the organization on programs and events that are designed to enhance understanding of a wide range of topics that are of importance to our employees. All employees are welcome to participate in any and all ERGs and the activities they sponsor.
Diversity Strengthens Our Culture
Our approach to diversity, inclusion & belonging emphasizes interactive engagement between colleagues, and policies and programs that celebrate and reflect the diversity of our workforce and our belief that inclusive behaviors can help foster a feeling of community and belonging. Watch our video to learn more about our approach.
Working by Our Values
Alkermes does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or violence in any form in our workplaces. Our team is committed to maintaining an environment where all voices are respected and all people are valued and treated with dignity. We recognize that each of us has a role to play in fostering this environment and encouraging compassion among our workforce.
Supporting Groups That Share Our Values
Alkermes is proud to support organizations that reflect the values that make up our company culture. We have partnered with a wide range of organizations to develop internal programming that furthers our goal of fostering a workplace where all voices are respected. We have also proudly supported the work these organizations are doing in our broader communities.
Importance of Supplier Diversity
We strive to include a wide range of vendors and suppliers in our sourcing process, as we believe that doing so can help us better understand and anticipate the needs of the diverse communities that we serve.
We are attracting a diverse set of employees and ideas to our company, which we believe will ultimately help us grow our business.
Saru Wade
Executive Sponsor
MOSAIC Employee Resource Group