Connection & Belonging
Belong. Connect. Thrive.
We are building a culture of belonging where employees are valued for who they are and can make connections that help them unlock and achieve their full potential.
Our Vision & Mission
Our aim is to be a global employer of choice. We create safe, supportive and fair workplaces to allow all employees to feel a sense of belonging and create meaningful connections.
Pillars
Our Connection & Belonging programs are supported by four pillars - Culture, Talent, Growth and Development, and Organizational Effectiveness - that guide and inform our approach.
We're committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and differences are valued.
Cooper Groups
Our Cooper Groups offer open forums for employees with common interests to network, find mentors, work on professional development and raise awareness of relevant issues.
Members: 400+ Global
Highlights:
- Leadership Labs
- Mentoring Program
- McKinsey Connected Leaders Academy
- Career Accelerator Program
- Black Cultural Awareness & Educational Events
Members: 600+ Global
Highlights:
- Education series: LGBTQ+ identities and issues
- Inclusion and diversity podcast
- Trans Awareness & Trans Remembrance Content
- Reverse Mentorship program: Junior employees mentor senior leaders
- Pride Month celebrations
Members: 1,300+ Global
Highlights:
- Global structure
- 4 regional chapters
- 3 wellbeing pillars: Physical/Nutrition, Mental/Emotional and Social/Community
Members: 1,400+ Global
Highlights:
- Established 4 regional chapters
- Hosted training webinars on Leadership Presence, Confidence in Communication and other skill building topics
- Launched Mentor Tree program
- Women's History Month celebrations
Listening and Learning
We promote ongoing communication to help everyone at Cooper feel heard. We continuously grow and refine our workplace connection efforts so that members of all communities know they belong at Cooper.