65%
of Acxiom associates are involved in an Acxiom business resource group
Acxiom’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DEI is in our DNA
Inclusion, diversity, equity and awareness are ingrained in our company DNA –- from our branding, to business practices like product development, to associate programs, training and recruiting.
CELEBRATING WOMEN
Acxiom is celebrating Women’s History Month.
International Women’s Day/History MonthWe established the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness) Council to advance cross-company diversity and inclusion strategies globally with specific business goals, metrics and program objectives. With our grassroots beginnings, we have combined both associate opt-in and formal company strategies to move our DEI efforts at Acxiom forward.
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40+
hosted DEI internal and external events/training each year
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70%
of all Acxiom leaders completed diversity and inclusion training in 2020
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100%
of DEI goals and objectives are directly tied to company leadership compensation.
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4 X’s
quarterly surveys to get the pulse of our associates on the topic of DEI and measure how we are doing.
Our Approach
Global Business Resource Groups
We believe the grassroots commitment of our associates combined with the more formal company strategies the IDEA Council has established ensure we continually move Acxiom’s DEI efforts forward.
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ABEN (Acxiom Black Employee Network)
ABEN is committed to encouraging the transformation of our culture and offering education, tools and opportunities to Black associates to help support their professional and personal development.
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Acxiom Women Lead
Women LEAD is a grassroots organization that aims to be the force for gender equality and opportunity within Acxiom and in our communities.
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Parents/Caregivers
This BRG creates an environment for parents and caregivers to connect and learn from one another and provide access to tools and resources.
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Military/Veterans
This BRG aims to cultivate a community centered around those who have served in the military, as well as their families, to show appreciation of the service veterans have provided.
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Dis-Ability Champions
We are committed to foster a safe and inclusive environment at Acxiom for people with disabilities and those who support them through building awareness and fostering change.
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LGBTQ+acxiom
This network supports LGBTQ+ employees and allies and advances initiatives key to the success of Acxiom.
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SOMOS Acxiom
This BRG enhances Acxiom’s efforts in the Hispanic/Latino community through community engagement, professional development, and mentoring.
Engaging our Communities
Acxiom partners with several organizations to help the next generation of leaders pursue their dreams through technology and marketing careers.
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Acxiom’s partnership with the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas promoting the Girls of Promise® STEM initiative helps promote and nurture bright future leaders and encourages careers in STEM. This initiative encourages young women to remain in high school and further their studies in STEM fields through post-secondary education.
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Acxiom has made significant contributions to further education in the areas of STEM and serves as a valued community partner with the University of Central Arkansas with a collaborative partnership with the university for initiatives in the College of Business and College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Such initiatives includes Acxiom’s IT Careers Camp for high school students interested in careers in IT, internships that lead to full-time opportunities for graduates, Acxiom scholarships available to college juniors and seniors majoring in management information systems, the Acxiom Information Systems Student Award, given each year to the top information systems major in the College of Business, and continuous curriculum enhancements that fit the current skill set needs of the market.
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Acxiom is a enthusiastic supporter of Girlstart and the organization’s mission to increase girl’s interest and engagement in STEM through innovative, nationally-recognized informal STEM education programs. With Acxiom’s support, Girlstart provides a year-round, intensive suite of education programs for K-12 girls focused in high need schools across the U.S. The programs foster STEM skills development, an understanding of the importance of STEM as a way to solve the world’s major problems, as well as an interest in STEM electives, majors and careers.
From Our Team
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Acxiom Women LEAD – They do now, they always have, and they always will!
Mary Ward
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Strong women, strong voices: Speak up and be heard!
Geri Green
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Embracing Diversity: Communication Differences Provide Opportunities to Bridge the Gender Gap
Stefana Rusu
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Acxiom Women in Data & Tech: Bridging the Gap Between Girls and STEM
Janet Cinfio
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Allies serve valuable role in leveling playing field for all
Greg Moix
Resources
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Employee Spotlights for Black History Month
Black History Month celebrates the contributions and significant roles African-Americans have played in shaping the history of the United States. Check out what Black History Month means to some of our associates.
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Acxiom Awards $5,000 Scholarships to 10 College Students
Students are from diverse backgrounds and enrolled in post-secondary degree IT programs.
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Supplier Diversity
Acxiom’s Supplier Diversity Program gives small businesses as well as minority-owned, female-owned, veteran-owned and HUB Zone firms equal opportunity to provide products and services.
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Creating a Culture of Financial Inclusion
Acxiom provides the deep data and revealing insights that enable you to better understand and meet the diverse and complex financial needs of people representing the entire spectrum of society.
