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Equity, equality, diversity & inclusion

Embracing equity, equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental at AbbVie. We are proud to offer an environment that allows our people to achieve their full potential.

Our commitment

We are committed to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion (EEDI). It’s fundamental to who we are and it’s just how we “do good business”. This includes valuing diverse perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.  
 
Enabling us to achieve our best…

At AbbVie, having a diverse and inclusive culture is a business imperative. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is not only the right thing to do, it strengthens our ability to innovate and is crucial to our ability to deliver now and into the future.

…so we can make a remarkable impact on patients

Developing and bringing innovative, life-changing medicines to patients requires diversity of thought – and diversity of thought comes from a diverse workforce. Additionally important, we serve a wide variety of patient populations and it is crucial that as a company, we reflect them and represent their voices. 

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At AbbVie, EEDI is more than just an initiative or a corporate responsibility - it’s a reflection of who we are and how we choose to treat one another. It drives innovation through collaboration and openness to ideas that emerge from each person’s unique life experiences. It helps us have greater empathy with our patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Carla
Learning and Capability Development Manager and EEDI Chair, AbbVie Australia

Why  equity, equality, diversity and inclusion matters


FOR OUR PEOPLE

When everyone can be themselves at work and when they’re treated with respect and dignity, we maximise every employee’s potential.

FOR OUR PATIENTS

Developing and delivering innovative life-changing medicines for our diverse patients with unique health challenges requires thoughtfulness and creativity that comes from having a wide range of inputs.

FOR OUR BUSINESS

EEDI is good for our people, our patients and our business—engaging our talent, strengthening performance, and helping us continuously innovate for our customers and patients.