Diverse backgrounds bring us together
We’re creating space for employees to be themselves, embrace their differences, and feel like they belong.
We’re always moving forward
One of Asurion’s core values is to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive environment that generates creative ideas and business solutions for our customers.
According to Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer and Counsel, Nikki Smith-Bartley, this report marks another step forward in Asurion’s journey of embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organization.
Key takeaways
2021 was a momentous year filled with both successes and challenges. But as a company, we take them in stride. Here are six key areas where we made the most impact.
Promotions
Women and people of color1 (POC) continue to make up over 40% of our company’s annual promotions globally and in the U.S.
New hires
Women make up over 50% of the company’s hires globally and in the US. While POC make up nearly 70% of our new hires.
Merit pay increases
The average merit and salary for women and POC are now within cents of those of their male and white employee counterparts.
Representation of women
Global representation of women increased at our professional, leadership, and executive levels. It also increased in the U.S.
Women + people of color
Representation of women of color (WOC) and POC increased in executive leadership by 9%. WOC increased in professional roles.
Diversity in tech careers
Global representation of women in tech careers increased by 17% and 7% in tech leadership. POC increased in U.S. tech careers.
Choosing to Be EPIC in everything we do
Be EPIC is a global movement where Asurion employees pledge to make their workplace and world a little bit better. Ready to join them? Take action by taking the pledge now.
A culture that is continually recognized
Our collective differences are what make us successful and a great place to work—and it’s why Asurion is awarded year after year.
Meet the team championing our efforts
Nikki Smith-Bartley
Chief Diversity, Equity Inclusion Officer & Counsel
Darrell Thorpe
Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Melinda Noblitt
Sr. Manager, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Alicia Braswell
Sr. Manager, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We’ve made big strides over the years
Together, we are creating the culture of inclusivity and belonging that will drive long-term, sustainable diversity throughout our company. And we are headed in the right direction, but it’s only the beginning of our DEI journey.
So far in 2022
- Revitalized development tools and resources for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as well as their leaders and executive sponsors
- Focused on ERG Metrics that Matter to demonstrate ROI of ERGs
- Refreshed our Inclusive Leader training
- Created diverse panel tracking app
- Transitioned from Taleo to software company, iCIMS to optimize recruitment functions
- Opened the Asurion Art Gallery
- Added new DEI-related questions to our Employee Experience (EX) Survey
- Refreshed Active Ally and #BeBold® for ERGs
Join our team
If you’re not yet a part of our team, check out Asurion Careers to find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and how you can get involved once you apply.
Get startedJoin our efforts
Thousands of Asurion employees have chosen to Be EPIC and help make our workplace and world a better place. Ready to join them? Opt in to an ERG, or take the pledge now.
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1. People of color refers to anyone in the U.S. who has not self-identified as “White/Caucasian” in Workday.