Ruth Mackay, Principal Scientist and WSTEM member, in Dundee, U.K., assisting a participant during Family Day.
Everyone benefits when employees work in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. Our employee networks, each of which is sponsored by a corporate officer, help make this possible at Abbott. These networks are open to all employees around the world and offer them the opportunity to connect with one another and advance their professional development.
Employee networks are not a new concept at Abbott. Our first employee network, Women Leaders of Abbott, was established in 2000. Today, our employee networks have more than 20,000 members globally, and enrollment grew approximately 19% between 2024 and 2025. As participation continues to increase, more employees are benefiting from the connections, support and sense of community these networks provide.