Diversity & Inclusion
Building Meritocracy—
Diversity & Inclusion Are Core Components
At Bridgewater our aspiration is to have a vibrant idea meritocracy, which means not only cultivating the most talented individuals, but also building the best portfolio of people—where the sum of the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Within that portfolio, rich diversity of thought is essential. Diversity of background, identity, and experience influences diversity of thought—though the former doesn’t guarantee the latter. So, our diversity efforts are focused on finding the absolute best talent, especially in places that may be overlooked. These efforts include: Metaculus, Immersion Events, Global Citizen.
This kind of broad Diversity, meaning vast differences between people and perspectives, is sustained by mutual respect and a shared commitment to honesty and truth. That is our big tent. We need a wide range of ways of thinking, interaction styles, identities, experiences, and beliefs to produce the best outcomes. Within this big tent, inclusion is the norms and behaviors that allow people to bring their best. You won’t have a thriving idea meritocracy if the best ideas stay buried in people’s heads. In this way, inclusion is deeply embedded in our ongoing work to live and evolve our culture.
Employees also have the choice to build community around shared background and identities. For those who want it, we currently have employee-driven community around the following identities and experiences, all of which are open to everyone, regardless of background or identity: Working Parents, Asian Affinity Network, Black Network, BProud LGBTQ+ Network, Families with Mental Disabilities Group, Hispanic + Latinx Network, IVF Experience Group, Jewish Community Group, Prayer Group, Military Veterans Group, Women’s Influence Network.
This kind of broad Diversity, meaning vast differences between people and perspectives, is sustained by mutual respect and a shared commitment to honesty and truth. That is our big tent. We need a wide range of ways of thinking, interaction styles, identities, experiences, and beliefs to produce the best outcomes. Within this big tent, inclusion is the norms and behaviors that allow people to bring their best. You won’t have a thriving idea meritocracy if the best ideas stay buried in people’s heads. In this way, inclusion is deeply embedded in our ongoing work to live and evolve our culture.
Employees also have the choice to build community around shared background and identities. For those who want it, we currently have employee-driven community around the following identities and experiences, all of which are open to everyone, regardless of background or identity: Working Parents, Asian Affinity Network, Black Network, BProud LGBTQ+ Network, Families with Mental Disabilities Group, Hispanic + Latinx Network, IVF Experience Group, Jewish Community Group, Prayer Group, Military Veterans Group, Women’s Influence Network.