Inclusion and Belonging

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We Are One Optiv

By any name, Optiv’s greatest strength is, and has always been, its people.

Much like we do for clients to help them secure greatness, Optiv helps its people realize their full potential by fostering a respectful, diverse work environment, driving a culture of inclusion and helping them grow professionally.

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Our Approach

Our efforts to live our company value inclusive are aligned to the following goals:

Cultivate a culture where everyone belongs

Create an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves.

Take action to enhance inclusion efforts

Ensure understanding and representation in the workplace.

Foster a culture of leadership and learning

Empower employees to learn and embed inclusive knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Who We Are

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of our employees and 38% of our people leaders are women (U.S. employee data only)

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of our employees are military veterans

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of our employees identify as Black, African American, Asian, Hispanic, Latino, biracial or American Indian

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of our employees are members of at least one ERG

Employee Resource Groups

Optiv employees are welcome to join and participate in any ERG, further reinforcing our commitment to inclusion and belonging. Events and celebrations highlight our people and strengthens our global team’s bonds.

“Our programming is designed so everyone can feel a sense of belonging at Optiv. That’s the One Optiv spirit.”

Marlee McAlpine
Senior Inclusion Manager

Spotlight: Creating Space for “Invisible Disabilities”

Raising awareness about neurodiversity is playing an emerging role in cultivating an inclusive workplace culture at Optiv. With wider awareness comes the opportunity for greater allyship and communication.

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Empowering Our People

First formed in 2017, Optiv’s ERGs represent the collective interests of our people and include sponsorship by one or more executive leadership team members.

The Value of Leaning In

Lean In Circles extend networking opportunities for members of the Optiv Women’s Network (OWN), which is the company’s oldest and largest ERG with nearly 300 members in the U.S., Canada and India.

Allyship in Action

The allyship committee gives employees the chance to engage, broaden awareness and be supportive. About 100 employees have attended workshops and activities to support Optiv’s ERGs.

Spotlight: Optiv Awards Scholarship to Texas High School Student

Nigel Tatem, a graduating high school student from Frisco, Texas, was named recipient of Optiv’s annual Black Employee Network (BEN) scholarship. The scholarship reflects Optiv’s efforts to empower future cyber leaders and address the industry’s talent shortage while simultaneously promoting inclusive representation.