Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

iversity at Johnson & Johnson is about your unique perspective. It’s about you, your colleagues and the world we care for—all backgrounds, beliefs and the entire range of human experience—coming together. You view the world from a unique vantage point; a perspective that gives you problem-solving potential ideas, solutions & strategies that, when mobilized, can bring health to billions.

Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson is about creating a deep sense of belonging. It's about a culture where you are valued, your ideas are heard and you advance this culture for everyone.

Diversity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means - You Belong.

Our Vision
Be yourself, change the world.

Our vision at Johnson & Johnson, is for every person to use their unique experiences and backgrounds, together – to spark solutions that create a better, healthier world.

Our Mission
Make diversity and inclusion how we work every day.

Our mission is to make diversity & inclusion our way of doing business. We will advance our culture of belonging where open hearts and minds combine to unleash the potential of the brilliant mix of people, in every corner of Johnson & Johnson.

Diversity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson is not just a commitment—it is the reality of how we live and work. The best innovations can only come if our people reflect the world's full diversity of individuals, opinions and approaches.

— Alex Gorsky, Chairman, Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer

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You Belong: Diversity & Inclusion Impact Review

Strategic Pillars

Our global Diversity & Inclusion strategy has three pillars that reflect the strategic priorities we have made to enable the company to address the challenges and opportunities presented by this new, diverse world.

Advance Our Culture of Inclusion and Innovation

We know that the best ideas, the best solutions, happen when people bring their uniqueness to work with them. Inclusion is an integral part of how we leverage that uniqueness into our company. That’s why we foster a culture of belonging and breakthroughs at Johnson & Johnson.
Build a Diverse Workforce for the Future

We understand that one of the most effective ways of understanding and meeting the needs and desires of our diverse customers and patients is to have a workforce that reflects diversity.
Enhance Business Results and Reputation

Understanding and serving the needs of diverse patients and customers is simply the way we all must operate to drive innovation and growth, and continue to be a thriving and sustainable business.

Wanda Hope, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

We embed diversity & inclusion in our businesses, promote equal access to opportunity for all our employees and hold our leaders accountable for all members of their teams.

— Wanda Bryant Hope, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Our Commitment to Women

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Supporting and Engaging Our Military-Connected Community

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Employee Resource Groups

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Learn How Our Employee-Led Groups Create Value

Johnson & Johnson has 12 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that connect and engage employees across the company to develop their potential, build relationship capital and drive an inclusive environment and culture.

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Awards & Recognition

We are proud to have earned the recognition of several important organizations for the many ways our company has embraced diversity.

DiversityInc

Johnson & Johnson makes DiversityInc Hall of Fame (2019)

DiversityInc

Johnson & Johnson recognized as a Top Company for Mentoring, Executive Women, and Recruitment (2018)

DiversityInc

Johnson & Johnson recognized as a Top Company for Diversity Councils, Supplier Diversity, and LGBT Employees (2018)

DISABILITY:IN

DISABILITY:IN awarded Johnson & Johnson Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2018)

Diversity Best Practices

Diversity Best Practices recognized Johnson & Johnson as one of its Inclusion Index Leading Companies (2018)

Financial Times OUTstanding List

Johnson & Johnson employee Laura Devaney recognized with Top 50 Future Leader ranking in Financial Times OUTstanding List (2018)

FORTUNE

For the 16^th consecutive year, Johnson & Johnson makes the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies List (2018)

Germany Pride 500

Johnson & Johnson certified by Germany Pride 500 (2018)

Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters Diversity & Inclusion Index ranked Johnson & Johnson #2 among Top 100 Most Diverse and Inclusive Organizations Globally (2018)

Great Place to Work

Johnson & Johnson ranked in Top 10 in Japan, and selected in Top 100 Best Companies to Work for and Most Admired CEO in Korea (2018)

HACR

HACR lists Johnson & Johnson on its Corporate Inclusion Index and awards it Five Stars for Employment and Governance (2018)

Human Rights Campaign

For the 15^th year, Johnson & Johnson included on the HRC 100% Corporate Equality Index (2018)

LATINA Style

Johnson & Johnson ranked #1 on the LATINA Style list of the Top 50 Best Companies for Latinas (2018)

NAFE

For the 11th year, Johnson & Johnson earns a spot on the NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women (2018)

Nikkei Woman

Johnson & Johnson ranked #1 in Nikkei Woman's 100 Best Companies for Women, 2^nd consecutive year in top 10 (2018)

PAR

PAR ranks Johnson & Johnson #1 in its Gender Equality Ranking in Mexico, and #2 in Colombia (2018)

Talento Diverso

Johnson & Johnson named Diverse Company by the Diversity and Inclusion Chamber in Bogotá (2018)

Universum

Johnson & Johnson named Top 3 Most Attractive Employer in Healthcare in China (2018)

Woman Who Matters

Johnson & Johnson recognized for Diversity & Inclusion in Russia's Woman Who Matters (2018)

Work With Pride

For 2^nd consecutive year, Johnson & Johnson included in Work With Pride's Gold Pride Index (2018)

Working Mother

Johnson & Johnson earns spot in Working Mother's 100 Best Companies (33^rd consecutive year) and Best Companies for Dads lists (2018)

Workplace Gender Equality Agency

In Australia, Johnson & Johnson selected as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for 2^nd consecutive year (2018)

Our mission is to make diversity and inclusion our way of doing business. We support measures like the Biotechnology Innovation Organization’s principles on workforce development, diversity and inclusion as critical to help drive growth and innovation.

— Jennifer Taubert, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman, Pharmaceuticals

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