*In 2024, National Bank received the Platinum Parity Certification for a fifth consecutive year. This honour from Women in Governance celebrates and recognizes our commitment and our ongoing efforts to achieve parity within our organization.
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An inclusive, diverse and equitable culture
Our approach
Inclusion, diversity and equity (IDE) are an integral part of National Bank’s culture. These values guide our actions and contribute directly to fostering well-being, success and pride in our teams.
Our priorities
- Commit to creating a more inclusive culture.
- Build diverse teams that are representative of society.
- Be a social player in promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility for employees, clients, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our guiding principles
- Demonstrate curiosity and value our differences.
- Adapt our work methods to ensure everyone has an equitable experience.
- Eliminate obstacles and roll out intentional equity measures.
A word from our President and Chief Executive Officer
Taking action for a more inclusive future will require us to demonstrate conviction and perseverance over the coming years, and we are firmly committed to it. We believe diversity powers our performance and, even more importantly, fosters employee well-being, success, engagement and pride.
Through the work of our dynamic employee resource groups and the actions we take every day with employees, clients and the communities we serve, we are determined to have a positive impact on people’s lives at the Bank and in society at large.
- Laurent Ferreira, President and Chief Executive Officer
Our employees represent 145 countries and speak 65 different languages. We’re proud to say that cultural diversity is our strength.
As part of Canadian Multiculturalism Day, held on June 27, 2024, National Bank recognized the contribution of the various cultural communities that contribute to our organization and to building a vibrant and inclusive Canadian society.
Our commitment to change
Under the leadership of our dedicated team and our IDE Council, our actions are supported by squads in all lines of business and by the active contributions of our employee resource groups (ERGs), which play an essential role in creating an inclusive and respectful culture.
I’m proud to support the Financial Markets Diversity Scholarship Program for university students who want to pursue a career in Financial Markets. In addition to the scholarship, recipients benefit from a paid internship and access to a mentor.
Nicole Miller
Through my involvement in ERGs, I collaborate with my colleagues to create welcoming spaces for conversation on such topics as sexual orientation and gender diversity and roll out financial and business literacy initiatives to help Spanish-speaking communities.
Enrique Iriarte
With the Black Professional Network, I am proud to have participated in the hackathon focused on career development for Black professionals. This collective initiative has allowed us to roll out concrete measures to remove obstacles in all Bank sectors.
Marie-Thérèse Djeugo
Together with my family and my colleagues, I was able to participate in the River of Pride parade in Moncton and other initiatives in my region that promote cultural differences. These experiences were very enriching. Inclusion results from an ongoing conscious effort to be open to others and create work environments free from micro‑aggressions and micro‑oppressions.
David Michaud
To support employees who are newcomers to Canada, our “Welcome aboard” onboarding and mentorship program provides a safe space for participants to discuss their experiences in Canada and at National Bank so they can better understand our culture, values and day-to-day life.
Siham Lahouiou
National Bank has revised its accommodations process to make it simpler and more accessible. To start, a doctor’s note is no longer needed to start a conversation on this topic. This allows everyone to give their best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Charles Vallières-Gingras
Building a more inclusive future
Women
Discover our initiatives to support women and break barriers.
Accessibility
We are pursuing our progress in terms of accessibility, and we’re fully invested in improving our practices.
Indigenous peoples
We’re proud to maintain close ties with Indigenous communities from coast-to-coast.
Communities
Every year, many of our team’s active employees and retirees take action to have a positive impact on their communities.
Previous publication 2023 Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Booklet