At AECOM, diversity is embedded in our core values: “We respect and encourage our employees’ ideas, diversity and cultures.” The diversity of our staff brings new ideas and perspectives to the forefront which contributes to AECOM’s industry leadership. Incorporating the tenets of diversity and inclusion into every aspect of our business is central to driving innovation and expanding and enhancing the overall AECOM experience for our employees, clients and stakeholders. With employees in more than 100 countries worldwide, we recognize that our commitment to sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment is paramount to our continued global success.
Our goal is to recruit, engage and develop outstanding people from a wide range of backgrounds and skills. This mosaic, in turn, makes AECOM an adaptable business partner that is understanding of, and responsive to, the needs of the clients and communities that we serve.
Diversity expresses itself in many different ways – age, gender, race, nationality, language, culture, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed, education, disability, personality, experiences and approaches to work. We strive to maximize the potential of our employees by harnessing these differences and creating a productive, inclusive environment in which everyone feels respected and valued, where their talents are fully utilized, and in which company goals are achieved.
AECOM promotes an environment free from discrimination and harassment and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. AECOM strives to ensure all employment practices are objective and free from bias, are based upon work criteria and individual merit, and meet the broader goals and objectives of the enterprise.
In order to leverage diversity as a competitive advantage, it is AECOM’s policy to:
