The advancement and dedication of employees helps RBC pursue and achieve diversity goals. RBC Employee Resource Groups help bring together employees from a shared background and gives them a resource to help them develop both personally and professionally.

Within an Employee Resource Group, employees may provide and have access to peer support and recruitment opportunities through mentoring, coaching or networking initiatives while promoting avenues for education and awareness for other employees.

These groups are inclusive, cross-business and self-coordinating organizations for employees. Some have been around since the mid-1990s.

Today active groups include:

Canada

Royal Eagles

Raising awareness of Aboriginal culture within RBC, the Royal Eagles liaise with various Aboriginal communities in their home provinces and territories.

PRIDE (Proud RBC Individuals for Diversity and Equality)

The goal of PRIDE is to promote an inclusive workplace for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Through education and by acting as a resource, PRIDE aims to enhance employee engagement and retention, and provides feedback on diversity policies and programs.

REACH (RBC Employees with Ability, Career and Heart)

This group provides support, coaching and education to colleagues with disabilities and RBC employees, addressing their needs and abilities and enabling them to fully contribute and reach their potential in the workplace.

MOSAIC

Visible Minorities and Newcomers to Canada make up a significant portion of the RBC mix, and RBC MOSAIC is our employee resource group that promotes and supports an inclusive environment for all employees in Canada.

United States

WAFC (Women’s Association of Financial Counsellors)

This group of women brokers with RBC US Wealth Management aims to nurture their success and to attract and retain future members.

MEA (Multicultural Employee Alliance)

MEA supports the recruitment and development of minorities through networking and advice. MEA partners with RBC on initiatives that impact minorities, in addition to playing an active community role.

GLADE (Gay, Lesbian, Allied and Diverse Employees)

In addition to welcoming and supporting gay and lesbian employees, GLADE works to increase awareness within RBC and to help employees achieve their goals.