ANZ values an engaged, diverse and inclusive workforce; employees who deeply understand and connect with their colleagues, our customers and communities, wherever we operate across our markets. The inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ+) customers and staff is an important part of that work.
ANZ is committed to:
- raising awareness of LGBTIQ+ issues through education to promote respect and inclusion
- providing support through networks, information and resources
- taking action by ensuring unconscious bias is removed from policies and processes
- building a culture of respect by encouraging people to bring their authentic selves to work every day; and
- building community engagement through various partnerships.
ANZ is proud to have an LGBTIQ+ network (Pride) available to our employees. Pride’s purpose is to ‘shape and connect our world so everyone can embrace their authentic selves and thrive’. The Pride strategy focuses on three key areas of LGBTIQ+ inclusion – customers, employees and community.
Pride has been in place since 2007 and aims to be a voice, contact point and support mechanism for LGBTIQ+ people as well as heterosexual and cisgender allies. We aim to increase diversity, inclusion and respect through active engagement of our people across the globe.
ANZ’s Pride network are recognised thought leaders in LGBTIQ+ inclusion across Australia and have assisted other organisations in the creation and growth of employee resource groups and inclusive policies.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier employer for LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand.
ANZ Pride achievements:
- ANZ is one of 235 organisations worldwide to support the UN LGBTI Standards of Conduct for Business
- ANZ became the first major publically listed company in Australia and New Zealand to affirm the Darlington Statement which supports the intersex human rights movement.
- Enduring community partnerships with GLOBE, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Transgender Victoria and Intersex Human Rights Australia.
- In partnership with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, developed the ANZ Mardi Gras Community Grants program to provide funding for a wide range of purposes including education and training, community development and creation, arts and culture. In total, more than $100,000 worth of grants were provided to community groups across Australia.
- Facilitate ongoing volunteering opportunities with community groups including Minus18, Thorne Harbour Health, JOYFM and Gay and Lesbian Archives
- ANZ Pride members have volunteered hundreds of hours at LGBTIQ+ organisations and charities across Australia
- Partnered with marketing and creative teams to help produce GAYTMs, GAYNZ and YAYNZ campaigns for Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
- Advocated for the inclusion of LGBTIQ+ people in advertising
- Internal support and guidance for transitioning employees
- Subject matter experts on policy guidance across the Group
Awards and recognition:
Australian Workplace Equality Index Awards
- 2017 Employer of the Year
- 2018 runner up Employer of the Year
- Pride Leader Melissa Tandy two-times Ally of the Year award winner
- Pride Leader Dave Beks Out Role Model of the year
- Media and campaign awards for GAYTMs and #HoldTight
Rainbow Tick Accredited employer in New Zealand
Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Index
