Diversity and inclusion Archives

Merck named to Forbes Just 100 list for “doing right by America”

Forbes and JUST Capital also awarded Merck the highest ranking in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech, including the top spot among the industry for “Customers”

October 14, 2020

Merck publishes 2019/2020 corporate responsibility report

Letter from our chairman and CEO, Ken Frazier

October 14, 2020

Breaking down barriers, with a little help from man’s best friend

Darley Oliveira and his guide dog, Clark, are a dynamic duo

September 30, 2020

When diversity in clinical trials is personal

How Adrelia's passion for diversity in clinical trials started close to home

September 22, 2020

Clinical trials & the power of diversity

Advancing science powered by greater diversity in our clinical research

September 9, 2020

Celebrating Merck's Diversity & Inclusion Experience Month

How we're leaning into the voices, perspectives and experiences that strengthen our purpose

August 28, 2020

A painter, cook and cancer-fighting champion - meet Wendy Short Bartie

She dreamed of becoming a mayor. Instead, she found a new passion and grew to lead a different kind of community

August 4, 2020

How diversity and inclusion is essential to our mission

By Celeste Warren, vice president of human resources and chief diversity officer

August 3, 2020

Inclusivity as key ingredient in resiliency

with Don Watson, vice president, global workforce and enterprise services

July 21, 2020

Our disability inclusiveness earns top employer award

Learn how we maximize potential by making employees across all dimensions of ability feel valued and empowered.

July 16, 2020

From isolation to empowerment: Stories from the HIV community

We sat down with two advocates for the HIV community to learn about their journeys through diagnosis and depression

July 2, 2020

Creating a culture of inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community

A podcast by Eliav Barr, head of Global Medical Affairs

June 19, 2020

Working for equality

Conrod Kelly, executive director of social determinants and population health, talks about the importance of giving everyone an equal chance for health and success

June 18, 2020

Showing up as himself

Merck communications executive Scott Wright talks about coming out in midlife, after more than 20 years of marriage, and embracing his true self.

June 11, 2020

Creating safer childbirth cities: leaning into our values of diversity and inclusion

June 5, 2020

Ken Frazier calls for unity in the face of injustice

Our CEO and chairman shares his thoughts on how we can all do better, together.

June 2, 2020

Come as you are

LGBTQ+ employees around the world share personal stories about what it means to bring their whole selves to work

June 1, 2020

Meet Chifumi Umeda: a rock music enthusiast from Japan who helps others crank up their confidence, in good times and bad

She’s a diehard fan of rock music, enjoys high-rope walking with her kids and has trekked the snow-covered mountains – all while leading one of our company’s largest businesses.

May 14, 2020

‘Focus on two or three game changers and give them your all.’

- Three supply chain leaders share their stories

March 19, 2020

Women’s history month – a time to reflect and be inspired

March 1, 2020

Black history month — a time to reflect and celebrate

February 1, 2020

Farm to boardroom: meet leader Laura Villarreal

Laura is determined to keep animals and humans healthy

January 1, 2020

Powered by inclusion: how we celebrate our diverse workforce

September 24, 2019

Embrace the gray areas… and dream big.

Growing up in Germany, Susi Fiedler was always taught to “do as I was told” and “never be too optimistic.” But during her 22 years with our company, the president of our EUCan business has learned two big lessons: “Embrace the gray areas, rather than think there are only black and white answers, and dream big.”

September 1, 2019