Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Harris^®, our commitment to diversity unleashes an enormous potential for our customers, shareholders and employees. A diverse workforce mirrors the communities in which we do business and helps us understand our customers’ needs. We understand that our success is built on the relationships we have with our customers and that our diversity inspires innovation and contributes to our collective knowledge. 

We recognize that our success as a financial services leader is built on and driven by the unique talents, skills and experiences that each employee brings to our organization. In our view, diversity of perspectives leads to robust decision-making, creative ideas and innovative solutions.  We value your perspective.

This commitment to diversity is central to the way we work together and with our customers, and is reflected in the following statement from Our Values: “Embrace Diversity - Gain strength through our people and our perspectives.”

Explore the following sections to discover how Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are lived out at Harris every day:

• Commitment from the Top: The CEO’s Council on the Equitable Workplace
• Getting Involved: Diversity Councils and Affinity Groups
• Attracting Top Talent: Sponsorships, Internships and Intake Programs
• Creating an Inclusive Workplace: Support to Help You be Your Best

Commitment from the Top: The CEO’s Council on the Equitable Workplace

Harris is a member of BMO Financial Group^®†, whose most senior executives are members of the CEO’s Council on the Equitable Workplace. They review the progress made towards achieving our diversity, equity and inclusion goals which are aligned to our business strategies. A key goal of the Council is to ensure a workplace where each employee can bring their full potential to being a true advocate for the customer.

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Getting Involved: Diversity Councils and Affinity Groups

The CEO’s Council is supported by Diversity Councils (within business groups) and Affinity Groups (cross-enterprise groups which focus on a particular community).  Employees within Harris and from across BMO Financial Group are actively involved in increasing awareness and advocacy for diversity, equity and inclusion.

In the United States, everyone is welcome to join:

• 19 Diversity Councils
• 4 Affinity Groups: 
• AACE (Asian American Coalition of Employees)
• AALPs (African American League of Professionals)
• HNG (Hispanic Networking Group)
• Lions Pride (Gay Lesbian Bi-sexual Transgendered Affinity Group)

Community Involvement – Sponsorships and Volunteerism

In every community we serve, BMO Financial Group is committed to building, strengthening and enhancing the lives of those who live, work and play here. Every year, we provide financial support, in-kind contributions and hundreds of volunteer hours through our dedicated employees to numerous organizations, groups and causes.   Some of the organizations that we support that help us achieve our commitment to diversity are:

• Chicago United
• Chicago Urban League
• Diversity on LaSalle Street
• Chicago Council on Urban Affairs
• The Financial Women’s Association
• The Jackie Robinson Foundation

Our employees have been involved with tutoring and mentoring young people in our communities and many participate in a number of charitable walks and runs throughout the year, including the March of Dimes WalkAmerica and the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF) annual walk/run/bike/and skate-a-thon.

Through corporate giving, volunteer efforts, board memberships, and community outreach BMO Financial Group executes its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion every day.

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Attracting Top Talent: Sponsorships, Internships and Intake Programs

Our customers demand solid advice, clear solutions and timely delivery.  To deliver this, we attract, recruit, and retain diverse talent from the broadest pool of candidates. Here are some examples of how we can help you join Harris:

• We offer a variety of internship and intake programs for students and new graduates. Please visit the Students and Recent Graduates section of this site to learn about opportunities in Harris and other areas of BMO Financial Group.
• We are proud to sponsor and participate in National Career Fairs and Conferences such as the National Black MBA conference (NBMBA) or the National Society of Hispanic MBA conference (NSHMBA), as well as local Career Fairs and Conferences such as the:
• Wall Street Diversity Career Fair
• Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Career Fair
• Spanish Coalition for Jobs Annual Career Fair, and
• HACE Chicago Career Fair

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Creating an Inclusive Workplace: Support to Help You be Your Best

At Harris, we work deliberately at creating an inclusive environment which enables people to do their best.  From flexible work arrangements to technology accessibility support – we have policies, programs and practices designed to build a supportive, inclusive workplace.  We welcome individuals who understand the power of different perspectives – and who are eager to deliver the best ideas and financial solutions for our customers.

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Harris N.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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