Empowering our communities

The Empower Supplier Diversity program is designed to ensure that all qualified suppliers are invited to participate in Empower’s procurement process. Empower believes inviting a variety of suppliers to compete for contracts is in the best interest of the company. All contractual decisions are made solely with business need in mind and never based on protected class.

During the 2024 Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) conference, two Empower leaders received awards. Steve Stillman received the Leader award and Rachel Molina received the Rising Star award. They join a select group of movers and shakers from across the retirement industry.

Empower associates in India came together to celebrate various holidays, including Women’s Day and Ethnic Day. For Ethnic Day, associates donned traditional attire to reflect their individual roots and symbolize India’s cultural richness. India Operations team members also created Rangoli designs to show their true colors and pride in honor of Independence Day.

In 2024, associates interested in serving on nonprofit boards joined the inaugural cohort of Empower’s Nonprofit Board Training and Development Program. This six-month program trains associates across the organization to serve on local nonprofit boards. The inaugural cohort brought together 14 associates from different departments, areas of expertise, and states to train them to be effective, prepared nonprofit board members.

In pursuit of expanding our talent pipeline, Empower partnered with key organizations like VetJobs, Tech Elevator, and the Association for Wholesaling Diversity. Leveraging 25 ambassadors from across the business, Empower had representatives at dozens of recruiting fairs open to all students, including events at University of Colorado, Boulder; Morgan State University; and the University of Connecticut.

Team IMPACT

As part of Empower’s support of Boston College, we support the mission of Team IMPACT, a nonprofit focused on bringing college sports teams alongside children facing serious illnesses and disabilities to create a life-changing community of support. Throughout 2024, Empower worked with student athletes via a financial education webinar, helped raise funds at the Game Day Gala, and brought associates together at a Boston College tailgate to celebrate Team IMPACT’s positive influence on the lives of children and their families.

Red Bandanna Game 

In partnership with Boston College, Empower supports the legacy of Welles Remy Crowther at the annual Red Bandanna Game, an event that recognizes a civilian hero whose character and principles live on through programs that benefit young people. Crowther was a Boston College graduate known as the “Man in the Red Bandanna” for his heroic actions on September 11, 2001. He earned his nickname and cemented his legacy when he tied a red bandanna to cover his nose and mouth as he helped dozens of people escape the collapsing towers.