EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY

Diversity is woven into every aspect of our work.

We have three major resources to help implement our diversity strategy:

  • Diversity and Work Environment Center of Excellence: This is Merck's central office overseeing diversity and inclusion in all business practices
  • Global Constituency Groups: We've taken an innovative, global approach to our diversity strategy through the creation of Global Constituency Groups. These groups represent the diverse constituencies in our company, our customers and society, in general. The members represent different geographies, cultures and areas of expertise. Together they reflect Merck employees and customers globally. They are:
    • Women
    • Men
    • Generational
    • Hispanic
    • Black
    • Asia Pacific
    • Native Indigenous
    • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
    • Differently-abled
    • Interfaith
  • Employee Resource Groups: Through these voluntary, Merck-supported groups, employees network to foster professional development, find informal mentors, participate in teams within and across work groups, and serve as an educational and cultural resource for other employees and business groups at Merck. These employees also act as contact points within their communities outside of work. Our Employee Resource Groups are:
    • Black Employees' Network
    • Asia Pacific Network
    • Gay and Lesbian Employees and Allies at Merck
    • Merck Hispanic Organization
    • Disability Advisory Council
    • Veterans Leadership Network
    • Merck Interfaith Network
    • Merck Women's Network
Staying true to who we are

Leadership Commitment

Diversity and inclusion are integrated into our leadership model, and are considered an essential leadership skill for all of our employees.

We expect all employees, beginning with our leaders, to achieve diversity and inclusion goals, which are used to gauge individual and company performance. We define, measure and reward diversity performance through a number of tools, including affirmative action plans and diversity objectives on our company scorecard.

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Diversity Programs and Partnerships

U.S. Employee Demographics

2008 U.S. Employee Demographics and Diversity Representation: Merck

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2008 U.S. Employee Demographics and Diversity Representation: Schering-Plough

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"Diversity and inclusion are an integral part of our corporate culture and efforts to become a more customer-focused, high-performance organization. Diversity and inclusion have become more than a moral imperative; they are also a strategic imperative."
Dick Clark, Chairman, president and CEO