Diversity Inclusion Belonging AUS

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Allianz Australia, our ambition is to embrace diversity in all its forms and empower our people to be their best in a place of inclusion and belonging. Our commitment to caring for our people, customers and communities is at the heart of everything we do.

We define diversity, inclusion and belonging with the future of our people in mind.

Diversity, inclusion and belonging are powerful symbols of an organisation’s culture where individuality, respect and collaboration are recognised and celebrated. They are an invitation for everyone to fully take part in organisational life.

Diversity – the characteristics, backgrounds and life experiences that make our people unique

Recognising and leveraging the skills of our people leads to innovation, better decision making and building a culture which values people being themselves, speaking up and being the change they want to see.

Inclusion – creating a safe environment which provides equitable access to resources and opportunities for all

At Allianz, we recognise that to get the best out of our people and provide an environment where they can thrive requires a focus on inclusion and ensuring these opportunities for growth are available to all our people, irrespective of their backgrounds, requirements, or stage in life.

Inclusion is about feeling free to speak up, put forward new ideas and respectful challenge the status quo without the fear of retribution – all being critical to meeting the needs of our customers and the changing environment of our industry.

Belonging – building a sense of acceptance, identity and ensuring everyone feels like a valuable and valued member of the Allianz family

A sense of belonging comes from putting our people front and centre, listening to their views and above all else valuing their contribution to make Allianz a great place to work.

To better support our focus on belonging, we have developed a framework which provides a blueprint for everyone to contribute to and make a positive impact on our collective culture.

The #Belong framework is a leader-led, people-centric approach to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. It incorporates an approach which considers our people’s experiences, needs and aspirations, whilst focusing on the actions and behaviours that imbed inclusion into everything that we do.

Every person at Allianz plays a role in setting the tone of belonging.

Our approach to diversity, inclusion & belonging

At the centre of our approach is a focus on care and belonging. We recognise that when we take care of the individual, we take care of the collective.

Our program of work focuses on the areas of gender equity, cultural diversity, LGBTI+ inclusion, disability and accessibility, reconciliation and age and generation, as well as the points at which they intersect. Our focus areas are enveloped by our commitment to equity and inclusion, which is embedded into everything we do.

Care & belonging at Allianz Australia

A sense of belonging comes from putting our people front and centre, listening to their views and above all else valuing their contribution to make Allianz a great place to work.

Gender Equity

Gender equity provides people with the opportunity to meet their career and personal aspirations. Our goal is to leverage our standing as an employer of choice to attract, retain and develop a diverse range of talent from the widest possible talent pool – irrespective of gender or gender expression.

Cultural diversity

The cultural diversity of Australian society allows for diverse thought and the momentum to create change. At Allianz Australia, we welcome everyone, regardless of their background.

LGBTI inclusion

We understand the importance of providing an environment where LGBTI+ people feel safe, accepted and empowered to be themselves and do their best work.

Accessibility

Our aim is to become a more accessible employer and organisation, reflect positive community attitudes and position dignified access as ‘business as usual’.

Flexibility

At Allianz Australia, we are committed to supporting our people to be able to effectively manage both their personal and professional lives. Flexibility in where, how and when people work is a key driver of engagement and satisfaction and is crucial to the wellbeing of our people.

Reconciliation

At Allianz our vision for reconciliation is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be respected, included and empowered. We have chosen to create a deliberately inclusive workplace which is representative of the customers we serve and the lands on which we operate.

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Allianz Employee Networks

Our employee networks give our people a sense of community and the chance to network with colleagues based on a shared identity or experience, as well as with their friends and allies. They are an important partner for raising awareness, advocating change and setting our diversity and inclusion agenda.

Allianz Pride is our global LGBT+ employee network. It supports Allianz in standing proudly for an LGBT+ inclusive work environment and society.

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Allianz NEO is our employee network focusing on gender balance, inclusion and equality. It evolved from women‘s networks across the Group. Because to achieve gender equality, all genders need to be part of the discussion.

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Carers Connection supports employees with caring responsibilities, inclusive of those caring for children, elderly family members or someone living with chronic illness or disability. Carers Connection allows for an active exchange between colleagues in relatable situations.

Our achievements
We are proud of the progress that we have made and the recognition that we have received.

We are also excited about the road ahead and the opportunity to make a positive impact for our people, our customers, and the communities in which we live and work. As the expectations evolve, so will our focus and approach.

Olympic & Paralympic Partnership

We are proud to be the Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic & Paralympic Movements. Sharing the Olympic and Paralympic values, this partnership inspires us to provide confidence in tomorrow – for our customers and our employees.