Strengthening our culture of belonging
We invest in our people and our culture to enable everyone's success.
Fueling individual and business success
Our culture is a unique driver of Northwestern Mutual's long-term success. We believe diversity and inclusion are critical to relevance, competitiveness, and long-term policyowner value. We're committed to ensuring the people in our corporate offices and network of offices across the country can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership, and develop their full potential.
Creating community through inclusion
We work to promote an inclusive workplace that's more engaging and impactful, powering a better future for our clients and our people.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
More than 3,000 employees participate in these voluntary, employee-led groups connecting colleagues from traditionally underrepresented groups.
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Councils
Dozens of councils representing employees and financial advisors and representatives give insight into recruitment and retention, education, and engagement.
Field Advisory Councils
These groups of financial advisors and representatives help deepen our understanding of group challenges and provide guidance on inclusion efforts.
Affinity summits
These summits bring together our women advisors, representatives, and teams, our multicultural communities, and allies to build on experiences, grow careers, and advance our business.
Building a diverse talent pipeline
Advancing clients' financial security and maintaining industry leadership requires a workforce with varied experiences, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. We're committed to making Northwestern Mutual the place women choose to join, stay, and grow, and to building inclusion for groups historically underrepresented in our industry.
Unifying efforts through the Women's Initiative and the Women's Field Association
Identifying inclusion opportunities to better serve our growing markets
Supporting career and leadership development in underrepresented groups
Partnering with All-In Milwaukee to support our Talent of the Future program.Find out more.
Read ourEqual Employment Opportunitypolicy.
Supporting employee volunteering and engagement
Our employees and financial professionals regularly give back to their communities. We offer support including:
Two days/16 hours of paid volunteer time
Matching Gifts from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation for corporate employee gifts to accredited schools, childhood cancer nonprofits, and veterans' organizations
Northwestern Mutual Volunteer Program for employee-led charity initiatives and philanthropic collections
Volunteer Support Program grants to organizations for which corporate employees volunteer 30 or more hours—two $500 grants per employee
Community Service Awards Program: $6.3 million awarded since 1995 to nonprofits supported by our financial professionals in their communities
Learn more about ourcommunity investments.
Empowering employees to develop their full potential
We want employees to know they can trust in our stability, benefit from a culture of connectedness, and choose from many paths for a rewarding career. Growth and development opportunities and a rewarding benefits package enable us to attract the talent we need, continue our high retention rates, and drive desired business outcomes.
