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At Citizens, we recognize everyone’s career journey is unique. We encourage colleagues to follow their interests and curiosity to explore new opportunities here when they’re ready for the next chapter. With more than 2,100 colleagues accepting new roles internally, we're committed to your career growth and development. Let us introduce Robert, who started as a loyal Citizens client and is now a fellow colleague. He’s ready to take full advantage of the unexpected opportunities that come his way. Through his tenacity and support from his manager, he is now working as a Private Client Financial Advisor providing financial peace of mind to his clients. Check out his full story!
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Each year on October 11th, National Coming Out Day is a day of celebration and empowerment for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. It encourages individuals to share their authentic selves with others which is not always safe or easy, and it is not just a one-day event. But, when possible, it can be very freeing and life changing in breaking down barriers and stereotypes that the LGBTQ+ community continues to face. Mike Sebring, SVP, Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Citizens, over time has embraced his own identity and is proud to be a role model for others and helps to foster an environment where everyone feels safe, accepted, and empowered. "For me, it took 32 years to bring my authentic self to work," he says, "And now, I love being out, I love expressing who I am. I want to be a role model for others to do the same. My hope for the future is that we can continue to love who we love, to be able to express ourselves and enjoy those around us, and to be our authentic selves whenever we choose."
As we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we are proud to announce Citizens has been awarded the National Organization on Disability (NOD) Leading Disability Employer Seal™ in recognition of our exemplary employment practices for individuals with disabilities. In its ninth year, the NOD Leading Disability Employer Seal serves as a platform to spotlight the transformative contributions made by business leaders in promoting equal employment for individuals with disabilities. The seal is presented to top performing companies who complete the NOD Disability Employment Tracker™, a dashboard that ranks organizations in key disability inclusion areas, including Climate & Culture, People Practices, Talent Sourcing, Workplace & Technology and Strategy & Metrics. “As we continue fostering an environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their whole selves to work, we are proud to be recognized by NOD as a leading disability employer,” said Mike Sebring, head of DE&I. “As a cancer survivor, I am proud to be part of the disability community where I have personally experienced a culture of caring at Citizens and can share my story while supporting others.”
Each year, we celebrate our colleagues — as well as our customers, communities and shareholders — during Credo Week. It’s an opportunity to take a moment and recognize the incredible workforce that has helped us grow into the leading financial institution we are today. It’s also an occasion for colleagues to take time out of their days with some well-deserved fun and entertainment.
Last month, Citizens received a 2023 Workplace Wellness Award from Ragan Communications. We were honored for our employee engagement contributing to the success of our Step Up to Fight Hunger challenge. These awards showcase organizations who champion employee well-being and have made exceptional contributions to enhancing workplace well-being through comprehensive programs, policies and initiatives. Learn more about the benefits we offer to help our colleagues thrive.
Citizens strives to create a strong, inclusive, and sustainable future where we all thrive. Today, we announced that by 2030 we will finance and facilitate $50 billion to support sustainability initiatives in our communities, directly investing in affordable housing, small businesses, renewable energy, and green buildings. We will achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, offsetting our own energy intake through a virtual purchase power agreement and by conserving and reducing our carbon footprint across our branch locations. Additionally, we will upskill all our frontline colleagues on climate topics so we can engage and advise our corporate clients in high-emitting sectors. “Our approach to sustainability is grounded in the Citizens Credo, uniting our values and purpose while creating opportunity to use our reach, innovation, and insights to position those we serve for long-term success," said Bruce Van Saun, Citizens Chairman and CEO. “This includes working to ensure that our colleagues are ready to help our clients prepare for and finance their own transitions to a lower-carbon economy."
Latinos drive prosperity, power and progress in America. That's why we're proud to once again celebrate #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth. From our PRISM Business Resource Group to our ongoing, diversity training and career development programs, we’re proud to give every colleague from every background the opportunity to grow and prosper.
Today we pause to remember those we lost and the heroes who emerged during the tragic events of 9/11. May we never forget that tragic day and the spirit of resilience and unity that prevails.
Unsure where you want to take your career? The Citizens Early Career Development Program gives you the opportunity to rotate through and experience different areas of the business to get a sense of what you might be #MadeReady for next. We’re handing the mic to our Early Career alum to hear what they valued most about their experience. Check out all the programs we have to offer and see which would be the right fit for you!
