Our Commitment
From our Stores to our Distribution Centers and our Corporate office, we are a team. We believe the best teams not only share common goals and values, but they also need a diverse set of skills, perspectives and experiences to truly succeed. It’s important that our teammates reflect the athletes and communities we serve, and we’re working hard to make sure they do.
We actively seek to hire a diverse workforce to promote and celebrate inclusion and diversity. Doing so strengthens our ability to serve all our athletes, drives innovation and growth, and enables us to attract and retain the best talent.
Inclusion & Diversity Council
Our Inclusion and Diversity Council is made up of teammates who represent a variety of backgrounds, roles and communities. The Council meets quarterly to help foster an open dialogue within our diverse and broad teammate population.
“We as an organization have a long history of serving and impacting our communities; key components of our mission are creating an environment where passionate and skilled teammates thrive, and having a lasting impact on our communities through sport. Our work in Inclusion and Diversity enables us to bring these two tenants to life to drive the business forward.”
– Paloma DeNardis, Head of Inclusion & Diversity
“Inclusion & Diversity means understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our differences. It’s important to me that everyone feels welcome and included. The work being done here at DICK’S Sporting Goods is amazing. I am proud to bring my authentic self to work and believe I can encourage others to do the same.”
– Kim Walker, Director, Visual Merchandising
“We have an environment where different perspectives, thoughts and diversity of culture and backgrounds are not only welcomed but fostered through celebration and recognition. The ultimate goal of winning as a Company, and making a positive impact in society, can only be achieved through making Inclusion & Diversity a trait of DICK’S Sporting Goods.”
– Navdeep Gupta, SVP, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer
“Inclusion and Diversity are in the roots of who we are at DICK’S Sporting Goods. In sports, it only matters who you are as a teammate, and that’s what we care about…allowing teammates to focus on being themselves and feeling supported every day at work. I have a great responsibility to my teammates to ensure that we have an inclusive workplace that respects and values differences while advancing our company goals together.”
– Jonathan Grainger, Director, Supply Chain
“I have been able to be my authentic self here for years with no judgment from others. I have felt embraced by the people that work here from the beginning of my career and it’s given me a sense of safety. Being a member of the Inclusion & Diversity council has rejuvenated my passion. This is one of the most important pieces of work I’ve yet to do here.”
– Kristen Garmey, Senior Manager Category Marketing
“Inclusion & Diversity comes to life at DICK’S Sporting Goods as we become aware of what makes us special. Being open to having personal conversations and learning about each other is the start. I’m so proud to be part a thoughtful group that’s building an inclusive and empowering workplace that sees value in a diverse representation of experiences, perspectives, and ideas.”
– Natalie McKeough, Associate Buyer
“Our Company’s biggest strength lies in our ability to see things differently yet accomplish great things together.”
– Tim Capizzi, Regional Merchandise Director
“Inclusion & Diversity comes to life through our actions much more than our words. The communities we serve are incredibly diverse and that is a part of what makes the character of each individual store. I appreciate being able to help the stores more closely reflect the communities they serve by being more inclusive and welcoming to all.”
– Annette McEwan, Regional Merchandise Director
“Inclusion & Diversity comes to life through the pure nature of sport and working towards a common goal. Playing team sports often introduces people to others from diverse backgrounds and being in our workforce is no different. We have a common goal of provide the best products and experience for our athletes. The best way to accomplish this is with the strengths of our diverse teammates and making sure that all voices are heard. Being a member of the I&D Council means having the opportunity to do just that.”
– Cameron Moore, Associate Buyer
“I believe Inclusion & Diversity comes to life through education, a willingness to listen and giving every teammate an equal opportunity to succeed. My hope is that our work on the I&D Council will inspire deeper conversations and understanding. DICK’S Sporting Goods is an incredible place to work. We can only make it better!”
– Carrie Guffey, SVP, Softlines
“Inclusion & Diversity is about empowering people by respecting and appreciating what makes them different. Diversity allows for the exploration of these differences in a safe and positive environment.”
– Marv Martinez, Regional Vice President – Operations West
STRONGER TOGETHER
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
Together with The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, we have pledged more than $100 million to support teams and leagues in need. We saved thousands of youth sports teams and given hundreds of thousands of kids the opportunity to play.
HEAR WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH US
EMPOWERING OUR TEAMMATES
We help prepare our teammates for success with a variety of training and development opportunities:
2018 RESULTS
25,313
teammates – more than half our team – have completed Respect in Retail training including 7,323 store leaders and managers.
11,000
hours of Unconscious Bias Training were completed in 2018 to ensure all teammates and athletes are always treated fairly and respectfully.
COMPREHENSIVE ON-BOARDING FOR RETAIL EXCELLENCE (CORE)
THE MBA EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (EDP)
THE MERCHANDISING TRAINEE PROGRAM (MTP)
THE FINANCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (FDP)
THE MARKETING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (MDP)
THE ANALYTICS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ADP)
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH’S KATZ GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Equal Opportunity
Our Core Values show our dedication to treating each other, our customers, our vendors and our other business partners with integrity and respect at all times.
DICK’S is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we are committed to giving equal employment and promotional opportunities to qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, creed, ancestry, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information and any other category protected under federal, state or local law. Employment decisions will not be based on these characteristics.
