Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
14,000+ Employees, 14,000+ Ways to Find Your People.
At Epic, our core mission is improving healthcare: helping people get well, helping people stay well, and helping future generations be healthier. Nurturing a community that appreciates diversity is part of that mission.
Principles of Our Community
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Treat people with dignity and respect.
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Uphold a workplace where everyone's contributions are welcomed.
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Ensure all staff have opportunities and support for growth.
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Seek to recognize, understand, and appreciate the value of others' perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a journey; examine your beliefs and assumptions and embrace a continuous learning mindset.
Employee Resource Groups
DISABILITY AT EPIC
Works to support Epic employees with disabilities through community and resource building and internal accessibility projects meant to benefit all employees; open to all, regardless of ability status.
EMPLOYEES OF COLOR
Foster community by guiding and supporting one another through networking events, teambuilding, and supporting racially inclusive spaces for people of color at Epic
LGBTQIA+
Support and welcomes LGBTQIA+ employees through resource-sharing, open and welcoming events, discussion, education of all employees, and projects that work to better the workplace for LGBTQIA+ people
PARENTS AT EPIC
Offers resources to employees who are or will become parents, support a family, friendly, workspace, and matches, expecting parents with mentors to offer support as a transition to and from parental leave.
VETERANS AT EPIC
Creates a space where the needs of our veteran employees are understood and supported; disseminates information about veteran resources and benefits and promotes volunteer opportunities in the community.
WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
Offers community and connection to women at Epic through mentorship, education and identifying and discussing leadership opportunities.
Making an Impact
Our Software
We have the privilege and responsibility to positively impact. Patient care through supporting diversity equity and inclusion initiatives relating to healthcare delivery. Our software helps healthcare organizations provide inclusive and equitable care by offering tools to identify and address health disparities.
Diversity Council
Epic's Diversity Council leads our efforts to create an inclusive work environment and ensure our software enables our community members to provide equitable care. Council members coordinate staff involvement in DEI work and support the recruitment of qualified staff with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.
Addressing Foundational Needs
Doing good is part of who we are. Epic staff give back to the community through our volunteering, company-wide drives, and annual donations for hundreds of non-profits. Together, we strive to reduce inequality by addressing foundational needs: healthcare, the Safety Net, and education.