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About WaMu

For us, "diversity" isn't just a word—it's a commitment, rooted in the belief that differences and inclusion add value. These differences go beyond basic human characteristics to also comprise diversity of perspective, style, culture, education, talents and opinions. At Washington Mutual, we embrace, nurture, respect, and celebrate all of our human differences, thereby enabling the free exchange of different thoughts, ideas, and points of view. We believe that for a company to be successful, it must contribute to the success of its communities by offering fair and equal opportunities. Our policies are designed to provide everyone, from our employees to our customers to our vendors, with equal access to opportunities. Keep reading to learn how we've worked to accomplish this. Walking the Talk Diversity Recruiting at WaMu Internships A Path to Leadership At WaMu Diversity Recruiting Partnerships Diversity Recognition Walking the Talk A Message from our Chairman "As a company, our commitment is to create and cultivate an environment in which every employee, regardless of his or her background, feels valued and respected. Providing equal employment opportunities is consistent with our core values, and we follow through on this commitment in everything we do." —Kerry Killinger, CEO, Washington Mutual A Message on Diversity "WaMu's commitment to diversity is reflected in our core values of being Fair, Caring, Human, Dynamic, and Driven. It is reflected in our corporate culture every day. Our focus on diversity and the exploration of new ways to be a truly inclusive organization is more than just the 'right thing to do.' It supports our overall business strategy, and it just makes good business sense." —Ellecia Purvis, Assistant Vice President, Diversity Recruiting TOP Diversity Recruiting at WaMu Washington Mutual is committed to diversity and to providing an environment that is free from discrimination. The company's Equal Employment Opportunity policy helps WaMu reaffirm our commitment to fair standards in our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, counseling and employment termination. The policy makes clear that no employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. It also reaffirms Washington Mutual's policy of making reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Visit our Job Search page for a complete list of current career opportunities. Putting Diversity into Action at Washington Mutual Our employees are the public face of our company, and we take great pride in creating a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve. The company continues to draw new diverse talent through channels such as college and university campuses and through alliances with local, regional and national organizations that are dedicated to diversity. WaMu also launched the WaMu Diversity Recruiting Task Team, a team of recruiting professionals dedicated to promoting and achieving awareness of diversity, and valuing it, throughout the company.