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
Video Transcript
[Music]
ED STACK:
We launched our Inclusion and Diversity Council last year.
LAUREN HOBART:
Inclusion to me means valuing the differences in everybody.
FREDDIE McQUEEN:
Working with a group of diverse individuals who think differently.
EDWARD BRABHAM:
Diverse teammates increase creativity and innovation by bringing fresh ideas and different points of views.
TIM CAPIZZI:
Everyone has an equal chance to be who they want to be in their life, in their career and as a human being.
ANNETTE McEWAN:
We all deserve to feel valued and respected for our differences.
JON GRAINGER:
Diversity is being invited to the dance but inclusion is being asked to dance so
what we're going to do is invite other people not only to come but to be part of something bigger.
KRISTEN GARMEY;
Ways that we can make sure that DICK’S Sporting Goods is an inclusive company
and that really embraces diversity.
MARK ROOKS:
Race, religion, abilities, disabilities. It doesn't matter everyone should feel heard, welcome and respected .
PALOMA DeNARDIS
Then it was the how. How are we going to do this and who are the voices and the people and the humans that are going to inform what we need to do.
KIM WALKER:
The possibilities are endless and as long as we continue to educate and we continue to empower and we continue to listen we will continue to grow as a as a company.
NAVDEEP GUPTA:
And then actually going beyond the understanding and recognizing and celebrating those differences.
NATALIE McKEOUGH:
Recognizing and acknowledging different cultural celebrations.
DAVID LUND:
It's a real honor but also a sense of obligation as we work together to create a strategic direction that helps all of our teammates feel included.
[Music]
GEORGE GIACOBBE:
A lot of different viewpoints, experiences is what makes us stronger.
MARV MARTINEZ
By our stores being reflective of the communities they do business in
allowing for a diverse thought which will impact both our teammates and our athletes.
CAM MOORE:
If I am having an awesome experience and really enjoy where I work I want everybody to be able to do that.
CARRIE GUFFEY:
And we make it a better place to work people feel like they're valued.
(Varied team members)
Safe enough space for teammates to be who they want to be.
Know that they are going to be listened to
JULIE LODGE-JARRETT:
Diversity is our competitive advantage because it's where people want to shop because they want to support businesses that are inclusive and that celebrate diversity
DON GERMANO:
That has to start with us as leaders and being willing to lead by example. I think that'll help us be a better business. It'll help us be better members of the community and it'll help us be better humans.
LAUREN HOBART:
I’m so grateful to the work the inclusion and diversity council is going to do to help us all get there.M
(MUSIC)
(Varied team members)
We are committed to change
WW believe that black lives matter
We believe women's rights are human rights
We believe love is love
We're not going to get it right all the time but we're going to continue to get better
(MUSIC)
(Varied team members)
I’m ready to make an impact
We will celebrate you
We will listen to you
We will learn from you
We will include you
We will support you
Together we can make a difference
Change starts with me
Change starts with me
Change
Change
Change starts with me
Change
Change starts with me
Change starts with me
[Music]
ED STACK:
Through the years we've stood together to protect and support our kids. More recently we've stood together through a global pandemic. Today we stand together committed to drive change this is a priority for our company. And together we will take the necessary actions to make an impact for our teammates, our athletes and our communities. I’m all in I hope you are too,
(music)
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.
