MetLife DEI website Our people Skip Navigation Navigation LOG IN LOG IN SEARCH As a purpose-driven company, MetLife is focused on creating economic growth and opportunity for all our stakeholders — starting with our people. This requires: Leadership engagement and accountability throughout our global operations, with a commitment to create equity across our workforce. Upskilling each employee’s ability to grow professionally and to build a career that matters regardless of their background or company role. Unique experiences, perspectives and voices that collectively make us stronger and more inclusive. A culture where everyone feels heard, valued and has a sense of belonging — where everyone brings their whole self to work and thrives as a result. Success is when diversity, equity and inclusion is built into every aspect of decision-making at MetLife and in creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and heard. Susan Podlogar Chief Human Resources Officer, Vice Chair - Global DEI Leadership Council Learn More Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Our Customers Our Communities Leadership Council Actions We Are Taking Driving Accountability Metlife President and CEO Michael Khalaf leads our new Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Council. Leading the Future Empowering people leaders to foster an environment where every employee can bring their best self to their teams and contribute their perspectives that will strengthen our business and our culture. Empowering Everyone Inclusion Begins with Me is the way we all participate in the work of shaping our culture. It is our commitment to action. It is how we expand our understanding of ourselves and each other through meaningful conversations. It is our learning resource on how to become inclusive and the role we have to play in shaping our culture. See our 2020 progress in diversity, equity and inclusion 2020 Sustainability Report Read Report Our People Download an overview of how we are building a more diverse workforce, equitable culture and inclusive business. DOWNLOAD Addressing Cultural and Structural Barriers We are focused on creating equity and addressing barriers that can obstruct careers and undermine efforts to increase and sustain diversity, equity and inclusion through the following actions: Policies, programs and practices to close gender gaps and build a workplace that works for women; Solutions to increase retention and career progression for underrepresented groups; Promotion of the hiring and engagement of people with disabilities. Strengthening Gender Equity The Gender Equity Initiative focuses on five areas — leadership, workforce, marketplace, community, and sustainability. The initiative also leverages our commitment to U.N. Women’s Empowerment Principle as well as the UN Global Compact’s focus on Targeting Gender Equity. Helping High-Performers High-performing ethnically and racially diverse talent at the assistant vice president to officer level now have help to accelerate the development and progression of their careers. This help is delivered through EXCELERATE, a talent sponsorship program driven by our senior leadership. Championing Inclusion Inclusion Action Teams and Inclusion Networks focus on giving voice and encouraging actions that engender a more diverse and inclusive culture across MetLife businesses and functions. Be part of our team. Careers at MetLife View Details Our workforce Our long-term aspiration is to be a top DEI company with top-quartile performance. We measure ourselves against best-in-class benchmarks to monitor our progress and effectiveness by tracking global gender, ethnic and racial diversity representation. 2020 gender diversity for oâcers (vice President+) U.S.: MetLife LEARN MORE 2020 ethnic and racial diversity for oâcers (vice president+) U.S.: MetLife LEARN MORE Workforce by Region1 Female Male Total United States/Canada Asia Latin America EMEA View all of our global workforce data. Global Workforce Data Download PDF Resources Board of Directors Succession Plan Workforce Demographics (EEO-1) Senior Level Recruitment Process 1 Totals include employees whose gender is not recorded. Excludes PNB employees and Morocco. About Us Careers Investor Relations Newsroom Sustainability MetLife Foundation Corporate Profile Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Support Contact Us Find a Dentist Find a Vision Provider Register Find a Form File a Claim Find an Insurance Policy Fraud Awareness Domestic Abuse Confidentiality Privacy Request INSURANCE BUSINESS & BROKERS METLIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT RETIREMENT & INCOME SOLUTIONS USA USA 1-800-METLIFE Privacy Policy Legal Notices © 2021 MetLife Services and Solutions, LLC. New York, NY 10166 - All Rights Reserved. Feedback