Pursuing global inclusion, With Heart™
At Parexel, we believe that having an inclusive organization comprised of unique individuals allows us to build stronger relationships with patients, sites, customers and suppliers, ultimately expanding access to healthcare to traditionally underrepresented patient populations. As we continue fostering a culture that ensures respect, fairness and belonging, we believe our teams will thrive and deepen their commitment to the work we do — With Heart™
Our Inclusion Strategy
At Parexel, our world-wide inclusion strategy focuses on three pillars — our patients, our people, and our suppliers. We believe that maintaining a culture of belonging across these three pillars is key to our success. Our cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team of leaders around the world is committed to ensuring our organization — in our company culture and in practice — is inclusive. This organization is led by Aida Sabo, Head of Global Inclusion, who has dedicated her professional and personal life to pushing the status quo and has a mission to align our organization behind our inclusion commitment.
Our experts in global inclusion
Our Many Communities
Our employees are supported through common and related interests, where all are invited to participate:
BEACON (Black Employee Advisory Committee): This important committee is a leader of inclusion within Parexel by working to support all employees, regardless of race and ethnicity. BEACON celebrates the vast contributions of our Black employees and helps support the unique experiences and needs patients may have.
ParAbility: ParAbility advocates for inclusivity with the disabled community to empower individuals with disabilities and their care partners. The committee is actively focused on addressing issues affecting the disabled community, driving actions that exemplify inclusivity within Parexel and beyond and working to bring in the disabled participant’s voice to improve the clinical trial experience for people with disabilities.
Pride: Parexel Pride supports a “We Care” environment for all employees and patients regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. This group not only leads in celebrating our LGBTQ+ community and work contributions but informs programs, policies and solutions in support of a culture of respect and acceptance for all.
Supporting our military community: Launched in 2023, this U.S. initiative is aimed at bringing together a network of veterans and providing a pathway to attract future high-caliber talent from the veteran community whose skills and career goals closely align with our business needs. During the first year of the program, we launched internal and external websites, surveyed the community, held a local service event and organized companywide recognition of Veterans Day and Armistice Day, resulting in a continuously growing number of veteran colleagues who now feel comfortable identifying themselves at Parexel.
Regional Engagement: Our regional groups advocate for inclusion to create an environment where all our employees feel empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work and share their diverse experiences and perspectives regardless of difference:
- Americas: Argentina, Brazil, North America
- APAC: India, Japan
- EMEA: Germany, Ireland/UK, South Africa
Inclusion Awards and Recognition
Parexel featured in HRC's Corporate Equality Index 2024
January 7, 2025 - Parexel is proud to be featured in the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and for receiving an 85 out of 100 – a score five points higher than last year. Parexel has been a top scorer in the HRC Index for five consecutive years for successfully fostering a culture where colleagues can be their best selves. The CEI is the premier survey benchmarking tool on how corporations are integrating inclusive workplace policies, practices and benefits for LGBTQ+ employees. Each year the HRC Foundation raises its benchmark for scoring, which challenges companies to increase their level of commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Parexel named one of America's "Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025"
In a list created by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, Parexel has been named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025" earning a four out of five stars for our continuous commitment to improving diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. Using feedback from employees and a rigorous research methodology, rankings were given to the companies that value and respect diversity. The recognized companies are from a variety of industries and are ranked according to public data, insights from HR professionals and responses from an anonymous survey of a diverse employee pool across U.S.-based companies.
Parexel earns the 2024 IWEI Top Employer Award in the Bronze category
For the fifth consecutive year, Parexel India has been recognized as a Bronze employer following participation in the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI) 2024. Bronze Award Winners are employers in India who are improving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) inclusion in the workplace through inclusive activities that promote LGBT+ inclusion among employees. Earning this prestigious recognition highlights Parexel India’s ongoing commitment to advancing LGBT+ inclusion. The IWEI is India’s only comprehensive benchmarking tool for employers to measure their progress on LGBT+ inclusion.
Parexel recognized as a "2024 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" by Disability Equality Index®
Parexel was named a top scorer on the 2024 Disability Equality Index® making it one of the “2024 Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities." To receive a top score, companies must meet most or all criteria for that given year. Parexel was recognized for its efforts to improve inclusion and accommodations. The Disability Equality Index is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for Fortune 1000 scope companies to measure disability workplace inclusion inside their organization and to assess performance across industry sectors. In 2024, 542 corporations, including 71 Fortune 100 and 220 Fortune 500, utilized the Disability Equality Index to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts.
Parexel named 2023 HBA ACE Award Honoree
Parexel was one of two companies recognized with the 2023 Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association’s (HBA) “Advancement. Commitment. Engagement (ACE) Award. Award criteria include measurable results, business performance, stewardship, execution and sustainability.
DivHERsity Awards
Parexel India earned DivHERsity Awards in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020. Our most recent winning categories include Top 20 Most Innovative Practices – Women Returnee Programs, designed to support women in their ability to return to work during the pandemic. Also, Dr. Arjun Narayan was recognized in the Top 20 DivHERsity Champions (Large Enterprises) for his ongoing efforts to promote gender diversity at Parexel. The DivHERsity Awards by JobsForHer recognizes exceptional work done by companies to accelerate female participation and performance in the Indian workforce.
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