Committed to diversity and inclusion.

Being the Best Bank means taking bold action. We value and respect all our employees for their character, passion and integrity and encourage everyone to be their authentic selves.

When we engage in bias free practices, we are able to help unlock employees’ full potential. They consistently rise to the challenges faced, continue to deliver excellence to our customers and contribute to the Bank’s overall success.

Oct 2022

• Scotiabank Barbados has extended its insurance medical to same-sex partners, the first in the industry to include this benefit for employees.

May 2022

• Scotiabank Barbados has added (1) leave for parents who choose to adopt and (2) medical coverage for gestational surrogacy.

Creating pathways to dialogue.

As a leading financial services provider, Scotiabank recognises that the most important investment it can make is in its employees. We are committed to creating a workplace environment that is safe, fair and inclusive, as well as promotes and celebrates diversity.

“This is an important topic and we hope our action inspires other companies to follow suit.” indicated Stephan Lalonde - Director, Human Resources, Caribbean South and East “Employers need to understand the evolving needs of employees and the value in embracing family diversity. This is a key part of helping employees build a solid financial future.” he continued.

Some of the other actions Scotiabank has taken to promote its diversity and inclusion focus:

• Establishing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)  - these provide employees with opportunities to learn, grow and communicate, and provide valuable insight to management about important issues related to diversity and inclusion.
• Advancing gender equality in the workplace – we are committed to being an inclusive employer, an advocate for women and to removing barriers to succeeding at work. 
• Enabling an inclusive environment for employees with disabilities – they are an important part of our family and make our organization stronger. They bring unique perspectives, empathy and insights to our business activities.