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         \/>\n                    <\/picture>\n\n                                    <\/figure>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"mco-f1-article-hero-modal popup\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <div class=\"popup-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"mco-f1-article-hero-modal-content popup-content\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/diversity-and-inclusion\/\">inclusive workplace<\/a> inspires innovation and is fundamental to our company\u2019s success. Having an environment composed of people with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences also helps us better understand the unique needs of the customers, health care providers and patients we serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mco-columns-wrapping is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1157\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/03\/MG_8941-Edit-Edit-Edit-1-e1742503771801.jpg?w=945\" alt=\"Nicole Stovall\" class=\"wp-image-3665822\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3>&#8220;With inclusion as a foundation, we\u2019re able to ignite the spark of creativity that leads to innovation and extraordinary outcomes.&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nicole Stovall<\/strong><br>Vice president, Global Diversity &amp; Inclusion Center of Excellence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Below are some of the ways we celebrate our culture of empowerment, engagement and belonging:<\/h3>\n\n\n<link rel='stylesheet' id='mccberg-f7-listicle-module-css-css' href='https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/themes\/cex-wpvip-mhh-mhh2-mcc-theme\/blocks\/mccberg\/f7-listicle\/css\/style.css?ver=6.8.5' media='all' \/>\n\n<div class=\"mccberg-block wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle mco-f7-block wrapper-story-narrower mt-2 mb-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>01.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting a disability-inclusive workforce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At our company, everyone should feel empowered to help deliver on our purpose of using the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. This includes our colleagues who live with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Global Disability Inclusion Strategy Council recognizes and values the importance of a disability-inclusive workforce and offers resources to ensure <a href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/diversity-and-inclusion\/dei-initiatives\/disability-inclusion\/\">people with disabilities<\/a> \u2014 including physical, neurological, mental, rare or any other forms of disabilities \u2014 are included and prepared to succeed in all areas of our business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key programs and partnerships include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> capAbility in Action, a joint program launched with Accenture and run in partnership with workforce solutions company Rangam to attract, recruit and retain neurodivergent talent.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valuable 500, a global partnership of 500 companies committed to accelerating disability inclusion through best practices such as digitally accessible technology, mental health awareness and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>02.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building a pipeline of the best talent<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With our Skills-First approach to hiring, we\u2019re shifting the ways we attract, develop and advance talent. For appropriate roles, this new approach increases the focus on skills instead of a four-year degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key <a href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/diversity-and-inclusion\/dei-partners\/\">partners<\/a> in our efforts include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/stories\/how-mercks-oneten-pilot-program-paved-the-way-for-hiring-diverse-talent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OneTen,<\/a> a coalition of leading companies driving a Skills-First movement to unlock career opportunities for talent without four-year degrees. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yearup.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Year Up<\/a>, a nonprofit that offers economically disadvantaged youth six months of training followed by a six-month corporate internship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiring Our Heroes<\/a>, an organization that connects the military community to civilian employers and helps upskill service members in preparation for post-service careers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item alignleft f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>03.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Economic inclusion and small business development<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Economic inclusion creates a competitive advantage for our company and positively impacts the global community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We create economic opportunities by procuring products and services from an array of small businesses ranging in different locations, ownership and specialties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Our Economic Inclusion Virtual Lab offers monthly opportunities for small business owners to engage with our supply chain professionals, prime suppliers and advocacy organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>04.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrating global diversity and inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2015, we\u2019ve celebrated Global Diversity &amp; Inclusion Experience Month in September to foster meaningful discussions and learning around diversity and inclusion, while highlighting our inclusive culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This monthlong celebration builds capabilities among our workforce and creates a platform for employees to speak up about their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mccberg-f7-listicle-item f7-listicle-item\"><div class=\"f7-listicle-header\"><div><\/div><div><p>05.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"f7-listicle-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee business resource groups (EBRGs)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than 25,000 members across 10 groups, our <a href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/diversity-and-inclusion\/dei-initiatives\/employee-business-resource-groups\/\">EBRGs <\/a>play a critical role in driving an inclusive culture and supporting employee career growth. 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