Building Inclusive, Innovative Teams
Our people are our most important asset. We believe a wide spectrum of backgrounds and experiences make our firm, companies and investments stronger.
OUR APPROACH
We’re focused on building inclusive teams of extraordinary professionals and creating a culture that makes our firm and companies stronger.
At Blackstone, we believe that inclusive leadership drives better outcomes. We aim not only to attract the brightest minds, but to promote a culture where our professionals advocate for the best ideas and celebrate each other’s wins.
RECRUITING
TALENT DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY AND INCLUSION
ACCOUNTABILITY
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Recruiting
Recruiting
We believe teams with a diverse breadth of backgrounds and experiences are more innovative and yield better outcomes. We are committed to expanding talent pipelines to broaden our reach to candidates and build the next generation of leaders.
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Talent Development
Talent Development
We’re committed to strengthening the pipeline of talent at all levels of the firm. Our talent development programming and processes embed principles of inclusion to ensure that our employees can do great work, be recognized for their achievements, advance, and be rewarded accordingly. Our Employee Resource Groups, Early Careers Program, and BX Learning Curriculum are just a few examples of forums where our employees are invited to learn more about topics like inclusive leadership, allyship, and more.
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Community and Inclusion
Community and Inclusion
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive culture. That’s how we attract and retain talent, leverage the benefits of a skilled workforce, and drive innovation and business outcomes. Our Employee Resource Groups help support these efforts by raising cultural awareness through speaker series, networking events, service opportunities and mentoring relationships. Our networks operate in an integrated way, supporting each other’s goals and frequently co-hosting events, highlighting our many communities.
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Accountability
Accountability
At Blackstone, building an inclusive workplace isn’t only the responsibility of senior managers or HR, it’s everyone’s responsibility. We invite firmwide participation in our high-value recruiting programs, encourage all leaders to model inclusive leadership and invite all employees to participate in our Employee Resource Groups as either members or allies.
RECRUITING PROGRAMS
We are focused on building a pipeline of high-quality talent of varied skillsets for the next generation of leaders at Blackstone and throughout the financial services industry.
Future Innovators
Future Leaders
Blackstone Real Estate Leaders
BLACKSTONE EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS
Our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all, serve as a resource to foster belonging and community.
They play a critical role in supporting our efforts to recruit and retain a workforce composed of individuals of varied backgrounds and experiences. Our networks advance a culture of inclusion through intentional, positive and conscious actions that promote opportunity and inclusion.
Diverse Professionals Network
Women’s Initiative
OUT Blackstone
Veterans Network
Working Families
Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy. Blackstone strictly prohibits retaliation against any individual who, in good faith, raises a concern, participates in any investigation of the concern, testifies or assists in a proceeding involving discrimination, or encourages another to report a potential violation of this policy.
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