At MSD, we are committed to supporting the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Families have unique perspectives, experiences and values, so when an employee is expanding their family, we recognize that time to bond with a new family member is not only precious but should reflect the family’s unique needs.Our global Paid Parental Tim...

❗MSD is committed to being a leader in corporate equality, diversity & inclusion❗Our culture of trust and openness creates a safe environment where individuals are empowered to be their best. We are proud of our Women’s Network’s initiative in creating our Sexual Harassment & Respect training program for colleagues across the business. We a...

As MSD is a company committed to diversity and inclusiveness, we are proud to announce our commitment and support of The EuroGames Bern 2023, a premier multi-sports event that celebrates diversity in sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. The event, held in Bern this year on 26 -29 July, provides a safe and inclusive spa...

We are #PoweredByPride—in fact, our global Rainbow Alliance Employee Business Resource Group is 2820 members and 30 chapters strong!We use our power for good as we build and strengthen the LGBTQIA+ community by creating new initiatives that help people raise their voices and live their truth.Check out some of our favorite moments and awards re...

We’re #Proud to announce that our team at #MSDJapan has been awarded ‘gold’ for the fourth year in a row in the Work With Pride Index 2022.We’re continually working to support every employee, regardless of gender or orientation, with inclusive policies ensuring everyone feels comfortable at work.#AtMSDImInspired #PoweredByI...

We love celebrating our LGBTQIA+ members—check out our sites flying their #Pride flags high all over the globe!A special thank you to our Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) team for their partnership with our Rainbow Alliance Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG) to make this happen!#PoweredByPride #PoweredByInclusion&...

As MSD in the UK celebrates Black History Month this October, our League of Employees of African Descent (LEAD) has been reflecting on their activities to help boost diversity, equity, and inclusion over the past year. Our LEAD team has been working closely alongside talent acquisition colleagues to find ways of increasing better...

Lutz Staacke talks about finding a company that appreciates him for who he is.As a university student in Germany, Lutz Staacke studied special education and planned to become a teacher. But before he began his classroom training, he was warned not to be open about his sexuality.Growing up in a small, conservative town, Staacke had plenty of expe...

Your voice and experience can help others. Sharing stories can uplift people who are seeking equal health care. If you have a positive story, leave it here. #Pride 🏳️‍🌈🩺

Being your true self should be a fundamental right, not a privilege for #LGBTQ+ and all people.Our Chief Marketing Officer, Oncology LATAM and Rainbow Alliance member, Nicolas Villar, shares how working at a company that pursues, embraces, and takes pride in their diverse employees has made a positive impact on his personal and professional li...

The corporate world doesn’t always offer equal opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community, but after Andrés, our Director of Clinical Data Management, joined our team in 2019, he quickly found his place by joining our Rainbow Alliance Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG). Now, as the Global Co-Lead of our Rainbow Alliance EBRG, he can continue to grow...

Bringing your whole self to work allows you “to be happy not just in your personal life but also in your professional life."It can be as simple as sharing your weekend plans with coworkers or having a photo of your partner on your desk. When you feel free to be yourself at work, even the seemingly small things can have a big impact on your happi...

The pandemic has been challenging for everyone, and isolation and the continued strain of remote work have put a spotlight on the importance of personal wellbeing. For Paris Mullen, a MSD community liaison and HIV activist, the pandemic is a reminder to be more intentional with self-care. And while he admits that prioritizing this can be diffic...

Pride in London 2022! 🌈A massive privilege to have helped organise and walk in the first pride parade since the pandemic and celebrate 50 years since the first march in the UK, with MSD in the UK - a day filled with dancing, togetherness and love. What a pleasure!

Delighted to be recognised for our efforts in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all our employees. For the second year running we have been shortlisted for Inclusive Companies’ ‘Diverse Company of the Year Award’ as part of The National Diversity Awards. We continue to work hard to ensure we create an environment that a...