Workplace Diversity
A natural part of our culture
We welcome and value diverse backgrounds, perspectives and talents and believe the contributions of all associates is what makes our company thrive. In fact, Diversity & Inclusion is one of our corporate values, and we continue to make it a natural part of our company culture.
A place where you can be you!
At Old National, our associates are our greatest asset. Diverse experiences, skills and backgrounds our associates bring to work every day are what make us successful. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture to retain our talent and help them reach their full potential.
We follow a Diversity & Inclusion strategy that focuses on four pillars – workplace, workforce, community and marketplace – all key to achieving our mission of exceeding client, associate and shareholder expectations.
Workplace
We foster an inclusive environment in which different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and respected.
Workforce
We strive to build a diverse talent pipeline and provide high impact associate engagement and development programs.
Old National Executive Inclusion Council
The Executive Inclusion Council is comprised of senior leaders from within the company. The purpose of the Council is to drive greater alignment of our diversity and inclusion efforts with organizational business objectives, resulting in the natural integration of diversity into Old National’s brand and imbedding the value of inclusion into our culture.
Old National Bank has been recognized by the National Organization on Disability (NOD) as a 2019 Leading Disability Employer. Based on results of the 2019 Disability Equality Index (DEI), Old National was among the top-scoring companies named as the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a unique, joint initiative of Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). It serves as the nation’s most comprehensive annual benchmarking tool allowing America’s leading corporations to self-report their disability policies and practices.
Associate Resource Groups
We encourage and support Associate Resource Groups to create awareness and understanding of the diverse backgrounds and experiences represented throughout our company. These groups partner with departments and lines of business to support professional development programs, assist with recruitment and retention, identify unique market opportunities, help drive business development and support community outreach. Participation is open to all associates who are interested in and support the mission/objectives of the group, regardless of individual background. Here is a information about our current Associate Resource Groups.
The African American Business Resource Group advances Old National’s commitment to inclusion by providing a forum to support the professional development and retention of African American associates, attract talent, drive business growth and build partnerships in our communities.
MVRG is responsible for coordinating companywide efforts to create sustainable programs for transitioning veterans and providing associates that are military veterans, family members, and supporters, with education, resources and networking opportunities.
The Abilities First resource group promotes an inclusive work environment by increasing awareness of the needs of those with disabilities and providing an educational forum on disabilities for all associates.
The objective of Nexus is to engage, connect, empower and foster the growth and development of young professional associates (ages 18-40) while supporting generational diversity within Old National.
PRIDE works to foster an environment that respects, welcomes and supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender professionals and allies by promoting awareness, education and community collaboration.
TODOS focuses on developing, retaining and attracting Latino and Hispanic associates, growing partnerships within the community and increasing competitiveness in the fast-growing Hispanic market.
Women LEAD strives to cultivate an inclusive environment where all women thrive and their unique contributions are valued and recognized as critical to the achievement of Old National’s business objectives.
Committed to inclusivity of people with disabilities
At Old National, we focus on an individual’s talent and not their disability. We are committed to increasing representation of individuals with disabilities in all levels of our workforce and our recruitment efforts reflect this commitment. Our outreach efforts help ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and the hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are provided to all associates in order to maintain a high level of engagement and productivity.
In addition to our internal efforts, we desire to assist individuals with disabilities in gaining successful employment through our community partnerships. The Achieve Ability mentoring program connects members of our executive leadership and individuals with disabilities for a year-long mutually beneficial mentoring relationship.