We strive to foster a culture and remain committed to ensuring TIAA is a place where every associate can thrive.

Culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to who we are as a company and how we serve the financial needs of those who serve others. For more than a century, TIAA has been dedicated to helping our clients retire with the dignity and peace of mind that comes from having secure retirement income*.

Leaders have long recognized that a diverse workforce offers a competitive edge in selling products or services to diverse end users and acts as a source of innovation and is critical to identifying and addressing new market opportunities. When teams have one or more members who represent the gender, ethnicity, culture, generation, or sexual orientation of the team’s target end user, the entire team is as much as 158% more likely to innovate and understand the end user (source: Center for Talent Innovation)

We launched the “Retirement Bill of Rights”2 in 2023 to begin to break down the multiple barriers to economic security and mobility that have created the U.S. retirement crisis. Policy solutions include broader access to retirement plans and more access to a guaranteed stream of income for those in retirement *.

"TIAA has made diversity, equity and inclusion a cornerstone of its culture. Now more than ever, companies need to create cultures where employees can bring their true selves to work. It's not only the right thing to do but also what's best for the long-term health of our business."

Thasunda Brown Duckett
President and CEO of TIAA

Closing the gap

It's time to retire inequality

40% of Americans won't have enough money to retire.3 Research shows that Americans who attend college will have 63% more in their retirement accounts . That's why TIAA is helping5 first-generation (first-gen) college students–those who are the first in their family to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Together with higher-ed institutions and nonprofit partners, we're creating programs to help more students experience the opportunities unlocked by a college education.

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The Future of Retirement Security

The TIAA Institute’s research advances real solutions to complex problems to help retire inequality. With a continued focus on Culture and DE&I, we studied retirement readiness across demographic groups and highlighted the gender pay gap in higher education. Visit the TIAA Institute6Opens in a new window to learn about lifetime income, retirement plan design, financial literacy, and more.

enhancing our culture

Business Resource Groups (BRGs)

TIAA supports a rich community of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that unite associates. These employee-led groups enhance our DEI strategy through professional development, business and community impact, financial fluency, and cultural awareness. We believe BRGs make our company a better place to work and a stronger company with which to do business.

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Achieve

Female Associates & Allies

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Empowered

Black Associates & Allies

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SoPro

Seasoned, Experienced Associates & Allies

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Alliance

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ Associates & Allies

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Engage

Asian Associates & Allies

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Unite

Latin, Hispanic Associates & Allies

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Diverse Abilities

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Associates with Disabilities, Caregivers & Allies

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Our Corps

Veterans, Family Members & Allies

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YoPro

Young in Career, New in Role & Allies

Religious Inclusion

The Religious Inclusion Council, made up of volunteer associates, helps to guide the company in enhancing our workplace and client offerings to better include people of all faiths and no-faiths, ensuring all can bring their best self forward at TIAA.

Business Diversity Program

TIAA Business Diversity is focused on ensuring equitable opportunities and representation throughout our supply chain, our investments, and the economic impact of our spend with diverse businesses.

Come work with TIAA

When you work at TIAA, youʼre making a difference in the lives of our clients. Weʼre always on the lookout for great people to become part of our coalition of champions and are committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices as we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join our team today in the fight to help more people to and through retirement.

Awards & recognition

Our record speaks for itself

TIAA has been publicly recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our history. Our most recent awards include:

Pinnacle Inclusion Index
Seramount • 2024

Best Company for Multicultural Women
Seramount • 2024

100 Best Company for Working Parents
Seramount • 2024

Top 50 Companies for Diversity
Fair360 • 2024

Best Places to Work
Disability: IN • 2024

Best Employers for Diversity
Forbes 2024

Best Employer for Women
Forbes 2024

Equal opportunity

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment

TIAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for recruitment, selection, advancement, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, color, age, religion, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions where applicable), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, requesting a reasonable accommodation based on mental or physical disability, medical condition (as defined by applicable law), genetic history and information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

1.Source: Center for Talent Innovation “We find that when teams have one or more members who represent the gender, ethnicity, culture, generation, or sexual orientation of the team’s target end user, the entire team is far more likely (as much as 158% more likely) to understand that target, increasing their likelihood of innovating effectively for that end user.”

2.Source: TIAA.org > “Retirement Bill of Rights”

3.40% won’t have enough for retirement: Source: CNBC

4.Those who attend college have 63% more in their retirement accounts: Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office

5.Source: TIAA.org > Corporate Social Responsibility

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