RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Vision Statement
RIMS strives to provide a highly inclusive environment for all identity groups to thrive in the global risk community, and to facilitate and encourage open dialogue for a more inclusive and resilient future.
“We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and honor those in our community that have paved the way for our success and inspired us to achieve greatness in this rewarding profession. Now, it is up to us to expand on those accomplishments and, through mentoring, recruitment, scholarships and leadership, create opportunities for others to follow in our footsteps. Most importantly, we must always demonstrate the beauty and compassion of our community, showing respect for all diverse cultures through our actions and words. Unidos ganamos.”
Manny Padilla
Vice President, Risk Management & Insurance
MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated
A Message To Our Community:
"Today, more than ever before, we must listen, we must learn, we must act, and we must do better."
RIMS Taking Action: Confronting Racial Biases in Risk Management
Held on Friday, June 12, this webinar is a poignant conversation about the ongoing and debilitating racial roadblocks that stand in our way, as well as the opportunities that risk professionals have to be a part of the solution.
During the webinar, attendees asked important questions to the panel and to RIMS.
RIMS Supports
Pride Month
This month, RIMS is celebrating Pride Month! Justin is joined by his guests, Kevin Thomas and Victoria Nolan who are both prominent members of the RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Council. Kevin is the Principal Risk Manager at Oracle and Victoria Nolan is the Strategic Business Associate at Clean Water Services.
In this episode together, they discuss the state of the LGTBQ+ community in the risk profession, current issues and challenges they are facing, RIMS D&I Advisory Council’s initiatives, micro-trends they are seeing in today’s landscape, developing a more diverse talent pipeline, and how the pandemic is impacting business leaders and risk managers in reassessing their business operations.
RIMS Risk Management Talent 2025 Report
The RIMS Risk Management Talent 2025 Report aims to provide a better understanding of who comprises the profession today and where skills and experience can be strengthened. The survey also explored the perception of diversity, as it is inexorably tied to hiring practices. Results showed that diverse perspectives is a trait many risk professionals look for when seeking employment or trying to build an inclusive corporate culture.
RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council
The purpose of the RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council is to identify relevant D&I goals for RIMS to pursue, and advise RIMS on how best to achieve those goals.
2020-2022 RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
Driving Intentional and Inclusive Thought Leadership
Driving intentional and inclusive thought leadership means moving with intention—advocating an approach to diversity, inclusion and equity that is supported by accountability and action.
Focus on the Future
RIMS’ focus is on building a framework and driving conversations that will attract future diverse leaders, while also developing inclusive leadership competencies and fluency within the existing industry.
Culture & Capability Within Our Communities
Within RIMS we believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture that enhances our ability to impact our communities and partner with them to build a more aware and socially responsible industry.
Additional Resources
Black Lives Matter: Taking Action on Diversity and Inclusion | Risk Management Monitor, June 2020
Inclusion Does Not Stop Workplace Bias, Deloitte Survey Shows | Risk Management Monitor, July 2019
Board Gender Diversity Correlates to Credit Ratings | Risk Management Magazine, October 2019
Beyond Pride: Building Strong Diversity and Inclusion Programs | Risk Management Monitor, June 2019
Working to Close the Gender Pay Gap | Risk Management Monitor, August 2019
From Westeros to Government and Business, Women Have Less Voice | Risk Management Monitor, May 2019