Diversity means the unique differences that shape our team and contribute to our success. Diversity does not just include age, minority, and gender status, but it encompasses all of the unique things that make us different, including beliefs, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, veteran experiences, gender identity, and education.
Equity means providing fair treatment through policies and practices that promote equal access and opportunity intended to level the playing field among our employees, partners, and customers.
Inclusion involves recognizing, embracing, valuing, and engaging different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds into our everyday decisions, actions, and behaviors.
Great companies work to embrace a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, power innovation by valuing creativity, different thoughts, and ideas, and increase their understanding of the diverse communities they serve. In addition, they attract the best talent, work to identify and eliminate barriers to fair and equitable treatment at all levels, and engage and energize their workforce to achieve the company’s objectives and ultimately obtain measurable results. This doesn’t happen overnight; it takes a concerted effort to make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of our day-to-day lives.
“We understand trying to reverse decades of systemic inequities is a marathon, not a sprint, but we're off and running, committed to making our company and our community better and more equitable for all.
When it comes to DE&I, Flagstar today is a stark contrast to the Flagstar of 5 years ago. Today, we talk openly about issues of race, equity, privilege, voting rights, the glass ceiling, social injustice—the full gamut of issues in the headlines and on our minds. We speak out where we never did before, and we celebrate our diversity as we never did before. Juneteenth, Pride Month, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Diwali, Veterans Day, and much more all have a place at Flagstar. I’m extremely proud of the cultural change that is evolving to make Flagstar ever more diverse and of our progress in bringing investments and resources to communities of color.”
- Chairman of the Board Sandro DiNello
