Transform your career: Join our award-winning, inclusive culture at Optum.

Optum stands out as a place where diversity thrives, and inclusion is deeply ingrained in our values. Here, celebrating a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives is woven into the organization's very fabric. This commitment fuels a powerful engine that propels Optum towards its mission: helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone.

Guided by values, empowered by diversity

Optum's quality core values – integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation, and performance – guide every interaction and business process. These values thrive in an environment enriched by diverse perspectives. By embracing a spectrum of voices and experiences, Optum unlocks a treasure trove of creativity and innovation. When employees learn from each other, individual contributions are magnified, leading to impactful solutions that revolutionize healthcare.

Nurturing a strong DEI ecosystem

Optum envisions a future where every team member feels empowered within a culture that fosters innovation. This means creating a space where everyone is valued and respected and can contribute their best work. Diversity isn't just a checkbox; it's the driving force behind Optum's performance. By harnessing the collective power of a diverse workforce, Optum is well on its way to transforming health care.

In alignment with its mission, Optum has established a robust Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ecosystem comprising three fundamental pillars: People, Workplace, and Marketplace. These pillars foster trust, empowerment, and inclusion, ensuring individual and organizational growth.

Investing in a diverse talent pool

Optum uses a systematic, data-driven approach to prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and measure their impact. By leveraging data, Optum can create targeted strategies for recruiting, developing, engaging, and retaining its diverse workforce. Furthermore, regular employee surveys play a crucial role in gaining valuable insights into employees' perceptions of fairness, opportunity, safety, and a sense of belonging within the organization. Building a diverse workforce together

Optum's commitment to diversity extends far beyond words. The company actively promotes initiatives designed to attract and retain talent from all walks of life. Here are a few examples:

• Targeted recruitment programs: These programs focus on attracting women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and candidates of all ages.
• SOAR program: This return-to-work program specifically supports gender diversity by providing a clear path back into the workforce.
• Veterans' program: Designed to attract and empower talented individuals transitioning from military service.
• Equal access: Optum actively promotes equal and fair access to opportunities, resources, and a safe work environment for all employees, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Fostering continuous growth

Optum empowers its workforce through continuous learning and development opportunities. The company offers a variety of programs and resources to ensure all employees feel equipped to thrive in a diverse environment. These include:

• Learning opportunities: Training on unconscious bias, mindfulness practices, and effective communication strategies with a diverse workforce.
• DEI forums and speaker sessions: These sessions explore themes of gender equality, overcoming biases, and the impact of inclusive leadership on women's career advancement.
• Favorable policy changes: Gender-agnostic paid parental leave, health insurance coverage for domestic partners, and coverage for advanced fertility treatments demonstrate Optum's commitment to creating a truly inclusive work environment.

A community on a mission

Optum is building a diverse workforce with the expertise and passion for creating a healthier world for everyone. By fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and empowers all employees, Optum is well on its way to achieving this ambitious goal. Ready to join a community dedicated to making a real difference? Explore careers with Optum today.

Recognition for dedication to DEI

Prestigious organizations have recognized our dedication to diversity and inclusion:

• Economic Times Best Organizations for Women 2023
• 2023 Avtar & Seramount Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI)

These awards testify to our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute and excel.