As an organization, we celebrate our differences and recognize the value that diversity brings to all that we do.
Several years ago, our CEO Ned Handy, joined more than 2,300 CEOs throughout the country in signing the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion™ pledge. This is a promise to cultivate a trusting environment where employees feel welcomed, comfortable, and empowered to share their ideas and have open conversations. Aligned with this commitment, we embarked on a journey to assess our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, identified strengths and opportunities, and charted a path forward. We have a formalized strategy that guides our DE&I efforts, focusing on four pillars – culture and employee experience; recruitment, development, and retention; leadership and workforce engagement; and impactful community relationships.
To assist us in implementing our DE&I strategy, we have established the Washington Trust DE&I Council, a cross-functional group of colleagues representing different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. These dedicated colleagues assist us in implementing our DE&I strategy and are working on a number of important initiatives to engage the workforce and leadership in DE&I matters. We are inspired by the Council’s passion and its contributions in ensuring Washington Trust continues to offer a welcoming environment and remains an employer of choice.
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Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led associations that foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with our organizational mission, values, goals, and business practices.
The Washington Trust Company, and each of its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to cultivating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We seek to provide an environment of equal employment opportunity and advancement to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Click Here to view the EEOC "Know Your Rights" notice and Click Here to view the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision".
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