U.S. Diversity & Inclusion

We have a passion for diversity at Abbott – in our people, products, technologies and markets. A diverse workforce and inclusive work environment are fundamental components of our business strategy, because we know the different perspectives and insights that our employees offer help us to better understand and connect with the people we serve.

Additionally, different ideas, perspectives and experiences help drive innovation, which enables us to translate science into solutions for patients. That's why diversity is supported at the highest levels of the company by our chairman and CEO Miles White and Abbott's Executive Inclusion Council. Abbott is committed to developing the diverse talents of all employees. It makes good business sense.

Our inclusive environment, in turn, helps ensure engaged, committed and innovative teams. The tools we offer to help employees succeed at work and at home are as diverse as our people. For instance, a formal, broad-based mentoring program, employee inclusion networks, a comprehensive menu of work-life offerings and global culture surveys support all employees in reaching their full potential and contributing to Abbott's success.

In addition to creating a vibrant workplace, Abbott's diversity and work-life initiatives have earned the company awards and recognition including being named to DiversityInc magazine's "50 Best Companies for Diversity," Hispanic Business magazine's "Diversity Elite 60 Top Companies for Hispanics," and Working Mother magazine's "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers."

Abbott has been named to DiversityInc's list of the top 50 companies for diversity, our eighth consecutive year on the list, including No. 7 on the list of the Top 10 Companies for Asian Americans.