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Throughout May, Santander US recognizes and honors the many contributions that our Asian American and Pacific Islander community make. Our AAPI family encompasses a wide variety of countries of origin, languages, cultures, and traditions. Including the AAPI voice and influence is instrumental in building sustainable business performance. At Santander US, we celebrate our differences and encourage all colleagues to draw upon their cultural and personal experiences to enhance our work, our culture, and our communities.
When Adam Brennan, now a Senior Director of Business Controls and Quality Management, traveled to a leadership meeting in Dallas, TX, last summer, he never imagined that his teammate Randy Bockenstedt would be rushing him to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy or that Head of Operations for Santander Consumer Marc Womack would be sitting by his beside while his wife flew in from Mesa, Arizona. Nor could he have imagined staying at Randy’s house while he recovered. What Adam wasn’t surprised by was the support and care he experienced from his Santander colleagues.
No matter what our Santander colleagues and their families are facing, we want to be there to support them. At Santander, we have put a priority on providing a variety of resources to benefit the mental and emotional well-being of our employees and their dependents. During #BeHealthy Week, we’re shining a spotlight on the mental health benefits we’re proud to offer our colleagues through our medical plan or at no cost.
Since Desiree Silva joined Santander US more than 4 years ago, she’s had the opportunity to advance into three new roles along a timeline well-suited to her love of learning and desire to grow. Now, she’s responsible for training new hires at our Customer Service Center sites in East Providence, Rhode Island and Reading Pennsylvania, where she’s able to transform her passion for listening and learning into meaningful action that drives employee engagement.
Santander US acknowledges Celebrate Diversity Awareness Month by continuing to celebrate the different backgrounds and experiences our employees bring and embracing how those differences contribute to a culture of inclusion. Diversity at Santander means more than just race, gender, and ethnicity; it’s the ability to be one’s authentic self. As a company, we are making investments in programs that support psychological safety in the workplace and provide the space for unique individuality. At Santander, diversity is our strength, and we celebrate diversity in all its forms.
When Mayola Leal moved to the U.S. nearly 10 years ago, she felt alone at first. But upon accepting a job at Santander Consumer, she found a group of women who embraced her and made her feel part of a community. Fast forward, Mayola— now a 2022 Young Leader ranked within the top 15 out of all 180 worldwide participants, and mother of two—reflects on what she’s found at Santander since then: recognition, opportunity, flexibility, and an alignment with her personal values.
Apply for one of the 5,000 SantanderScholarships Languages | Online English Courses and sharpen up your professional skills in English. When you've finished your training, you'll be able to communicate effectively in meetings, talks and presentations. In addition, the scholarship covers 100% of the cost for all beneficiaries whether or not they are Banco Santander customers. Registration is open through April 14th. Apply to keep on learning!
We are launching Santander X Launch, a high-impact 12-week online training course for your startup to polish and implement its Go2Market strategy. The program, structured in two phases, will allow the selected startups to prepare their market launch and increase their chances of success with the help of Babson College, the world's number one institution in entrepreneurship training. If you have a startup with a value proposition and a business model in development, sign up before March 31st and get ready for take-off.
Santander US is excited to be a recipient of the 2023 Handshake Early Talent Award! The annual Early Talent Awards recognize the top employers for Gen Z careers, and we’re proud to be one of only 180 employers to receive an award this year. At Santander, we’re committed to helping the next generation of talent prosper through engaging programs design to introduce students to our culture and to help them kick-start their career.
In recognition of Women’s Heritage Month, Santander’s EmpowHER Business Resource Group hosted Texas Women’s Foundation (TWF) Chief Strategy Officer, Dena Jackson, to discuss how we can resolve challenges experienced by women and their families across the state. Jackson joined associates to talk about the important work of advancing economic security for women and girls through research, advocacy and innovative programs. Following the event, the Santander Consumer USA Foundation and EmpowHER committee members presented the Texas Women’s Foundation with a $45,000 grant to be distributed through their Giving Circles and support organizations that serve or address specific cultural needs.
