The Beauty of Belonging
The Beauty of Belonging
The Estée Lauder Companies’ vision is to be the most inclusive beauty company in the world. We aim to be both the employer of choice for dynamic talent of all backgrounds and the brand of choice for our global consumers.
At ELC, inclusion and belonging means being a people-first company, respecting and caring for all our employees, communities and consumers. ELC’s strength is rooted in the collective diversity of backgrounds and unique perspectives of our employees, which we believe results in greater innovation and problem solving across our organization. We will continue to empower and engage our employees and are committed to amplifying their talents. With consumers in approximately 150 countries and territories around the world, we recognize that to properly serve the communities in which we live and work, our company must reflect and represent our diverse global consumer base.
We embrace the beauty of belonging, enabling our workforce to develop innovative products and practices that make us the most creative, flexible, and dynamic company in beauty. We value a workforce that recognizes how empathy and caring for our consumers comes from understanding local relevancy and the changing needs of our global consumer. We are committed to promoting and maintaining a culture where we welcome each person’s unique strengths and talents, including geography, age, culture, race/ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or socioeconomic status.
Creativity and innovation thrive in an organization where many perspectives, disciplines and experiences are recognized, respected, and cultivated.
How ELC Fosters the Beauty of Belonging
At The Estée Lauder Companies, we believe that no one person, group or culture has all the knowledge, skills, or insight necessary for success in our business, and it is important that unique voices are heard, shared, and considered. We are a company committed to living our values, and we are proud of our progress. To further strengthen our culture of belonging, we must continue to hold ourselves accountable. Through listening, learning, and fostering a culture of transparency, we hope to ensure a future that is inclusive, respectful, and representative of all contributions and backgrounds.
This is how we nurture a culture of respect and belonging:
- Treating all employees fairly and respectfully.
- Creating an environment that recognizes, values, and respects the differences that people bring to the workplace and the world, encouraging employees to be their authentic selves and feel represented in everything we do.
- Embracing the different characteristics, attributes, and experiences that shape our identities, and fuel our perspectives, behaviors, and ideas.
- Fostering a stronger internal culture in which employees are empowered to share their voices, be heard, and collectively affect change.
- Investing in professional development opportunities to create a strong, dynamic workforce.
- Ensuring that the end-to-end creative process involves professionals that will ensure our products meet the needs of our global consumers.
- Meaningfully supporting external organizations and non-profits pushing for positive social change.
Explore our Employee Resource Groups
The Estée Lauder Companies' Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) were established to foster a culture of inclusion and create a work environment where employees can feel comfortable and empowered to share and exchange ideas. Our ERGs allow employees to express themselves and provide invaluable and important perspectives to drive the company’s global business. They not only offer support and community building but also expand the possibilities for our employees to engage and collaborate on creative approaches to business opportunities and professional development.
Inspired by the belief that “you don’t have to be to belong,” our ERGs and their global chapters are inclusive and open to all employees to join.
Asian and Pacific Islander ERG
Administrative Professionals ERG
Families at Work ERG
Millennials and Gen-Z ERG
Hispanic Connections ERG
Disability and Mental Health ERG
Mental Health and Wellbeing ERG
Men's ERG
Middle Eastern and North African ERG
Network of Black Leaders and Executives ERG
LGBTQIA+ ERG
Wisdom, Innovation & Spirit of ELC
Women’s Leadership Network
