Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

Our mission is to create a culture and environment where every customer, employee and stakeholder, no matter what race, age, ability, gender, or affiliation can benefit from our fair, equitable and inclusive practices.

"Genworth strives to enhance the culture of our company and general community. We seek to build a community that values the inclusion of diversity and be a company of choice and opportunity for all, a beacon of diversity locally and nationally."

Tom Mclnerney, President & CEO, Genworth

Employee Resource Groups

We empower our employees to embrace their differences and find comradery in their commonalities. We offer all colleagues the opportunity to develop, network, learn, and celebrate each other’s backgrounds and interests by joining any of our 13 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Toastmasters. Each group has their own mission that contributes to creating an inclusive work environment and is open to all colleagues, whether or not they identify with the scope of the group itself. We believe our ERGs play a critical role in creating allyship, education, resources, and positive change for our employees by our employees; they are a fundamental part of Genworth's identity.

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"It is becoming clear to companies that in order to be successful you must bring together people with diverse points of view, backgrounds, ideas, and experiences; which is why Genworth is committed to fostering, promoting, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We understand that having a truly diverse and inclusive group of colleagues, directly contributes to the growth and expansion of the business. It is our purpose to maintain a positive work environment that values individual similarities and differences in the workforce, workplace, and marketplace. Genworth intentionally seeks to attract, recruit, hire, develop and promote a deep and diverse pipeline of talent that translates to a workforce that will grow and flourish. These are key drivers of employee engagement and our success."

Mel Smith, Chief Diversity Officer, Genworth

Our Commitment

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At Genworth we are wholeheartedly committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone feels safe to be their truest, most authentic self. We understand that true inclusivity is a journey and we continue to work hard every step of the way to ensure Genworth is a great place to work for all colleagues. Through our strong connections to our communities, we have developed relationships and initiatives with diverse organizations that support our desire to uplift and provide equitable opportunities to customers, community members, and prospective employees. We have also implemented several training initiatives and practices to help our employees become as inclusive and self-aware as possible. We are proud to be working toward a future where the diversity of our colleagues and leadership are entirely reflective of our stakeholders and the customers we serve.

We Pledge

We are proud that our CEO Tom Mclnerney is now a signatory for the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion Pledge. This pledge outlines a set of actions that each CEO will take to ensure they are advancing diversity and inclusion within the workplace. It brings together the business community to address the inequities present in the communities we serve by having the necessary and, often, uncomfortable conversations that are critical to moving forward together. By becoming a signatory our CEO has pledged, on behalf of our organization, to continue working toward a more equitable future.

To learn more about the pledge, please click here.

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Recognition

At Genworth we continuously strive to go above and beyond industry standards, which is why we are proud to have been awarded the following accolades:

  • Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2022)
  • Genworth MI Mexico the Distinction of Social Responsible Company (ESR)
  • Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Company
Best places to work for LGBTQs Equality 2022 100% corporate equality index.
Virginia Values Veterans Official V3 Certified Company

But our work doesn't stop there. We recognize that there is always room for improvement, and we are committed to investing in continuous diversity, equity, and inclusion work that will make a difference in our employees' lives, because that is biggest accolade of all.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We know we can’t deliver on our mission unless we deliver for our employees. That’s why we’re committed to creating a work environment that fosters inclusion, excellence, improvement and connection. We know each employee contributes in their own unique way, and we’re dedicated to supporting every one of them to help them reach their full potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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