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Diversity & Inclusion

Our D&I Journey


At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we strive for an inclusive, global environment that values the power of diverse talent, backgrounds and experiences, allowing us to foster an atmosphere where everyone feels like they belong and can thrive. When we treat each other with respect and support and work together in the spirit of our 4i Values of integrity, involvement, innovation, and intensity, we can make a difference in the world – resulting in successful outcomes for all.


Our focus on diversity and inclusion considers all dimensions of diversity and the intersectionality of those dimensions. With the support of our business resource groups, we work to amplify inclusion across gender, race, ethnicity and generations, regardless of one’s sexual orientation, disability or military status.


Fostering an atmosphere of belonging and inclusion requires us to develop focused strategies informed by data and tailored to the needs of individual groups. We continue to strengthen our culture of inclusion, embracing diversity as an essential aspect of fulfilling our Mission. Learn more about our D&I strategic plan here.


2023 Impact at a Glance

+250
​​​​​​​Local BRG chapters

44%
of women in
leadership roles

39%
racially and ethnically
diverse people in our
​​​​​​​US colleague population

Partnerships

We are proud to partner with organizations focused on building diversity in engineering, technology, science and business. To further inform and support our talent engagement, we build partnerships with diversity-focused organizations to recruit top talent from underrepresented groups. These relationships enable us to fulfill our Mission and our commitment to fostering positive change internally and externally. 

Belonging


Belonging Week provides the opportunity to reinforce how we fulfill our Mission and make a difference when we work together as one team and company. In 2023, a series of on-site and virtual events—from panel discussions and workshops to larger town halls—created venues for our teams to build their internal professional networks and discover the many resources and pathways for supporting their career growth at Thermo Fisher. A special highlight from Belonging Week 2023 was the involvement of key customers who reflected on the shared values between our organizations and brought to life the tremendous impact our colleagues make each day by enabling such critical work.

Our Culture of Inclusion


We support a range of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that draw our professionals together around common characteristics. Our global network of BRGs provides a voice of diverse, innovative thinking and help to enhance our culture, create personal accountability, and build strong connections within and outside our company. 

While focused on fostering an inclusive culture and bringing our professionals together, our BRGs align with key business objectives and strategies to create a more substantial impact and help drive progress. Their strategic pillars include:
Fostering Inclusion & Building Belonging
Education, Advocacy & Allyship
Supporting
​​​​​​​Talent
Impacting the
​​​​​​​Community

Our Business Resource Groups:
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49 API Voices

The purpose of the 49 API Voices BRG is to accelerate business impact by valuing and embracing the wealth of Asian and Pacific Islander perspectives and voices within the company, contributing to the success of Thermo Fisher. 
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African Heritage
The African Heritage BRG’s purpose is to attract, engage, develop and retain highly talented employees of African Heritage to contribute to the success of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Learn about the AH BRG Mentoring Program
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Family Support

The purpose of the Family Support BRG is to accelerate business impact by enabling and empowering working parents and caregivers to own how they work and shape their careers in conjunction with their individual family needs, improving employee happiness and productivity, contributing to the success of Thermo Fisher.
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Gen2Gen

 The Gen2Gen BRG is committed to making Thermo Fisher Scientific an employer of choice by creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment where colleagues of all ages recognize strengths in each other, share their perspectives and explore opportunities to grow. 
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Hola!

The Hola! BRG is committed to accelerating business impact by supporting the recruitment, engagement, and retention of Latino and Hispanic heritage colleagues, developing a corporate culture that values cultural awareness, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and contributing to the success of Thermo Fisher. 
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PossAbilities

 PossAbilities BRG promotes an awareness and understanding of colleagues who identify as disabled, strives to create a community of support for them and their families, and fosters allyship of persons with disabilities (PwD) in all colleagues regardless of disability status.
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Pride+

 The Pride+ BRG is committed to accelerating business impact by creating an inclusive and affirming workplace where colleagues, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, are empowered to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, contributing to the success of Thermo Fisher Scientific. 
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Veterans
United by Service, the Veterans BRG is committed to leveraging the Value of the Veteran, their families, and allies by intentionally recruiting, developing, and providing a community of support, contributing to the success of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

We are also honored to be recognized as a 'Military Ready' employer from Indeed, acknowledging that we have created a workplace where all veterans can succeed.
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Women's Empowerment

 The Women’s Empowerment BRG is committed to making Thermo Fisher Scientific one of the world's most admired companies by fostering the advancement of women and building a corporate culture in which women employees are recruited, valued, developed, retained and promoted globally.

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