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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our strategy to help us foster a more inclusive and equitable culture includes:

Education and training

We offer foundational diversity training for all Company Restaurant Support employees. This training is focused on developing leadership competencies and manager skills that foster an inclusive environment within teams. 

Wendy's team training together
Recruitment and hiring

As an equal opportunity employer, our partnerships with organizations such as the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and National Sales Network complement the Company’s ongoing recruitment efforts.

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Talent development and retention

We provide opportunities for growth and development for Company employees at all levels of our organization. In addition, our Employee Resource Groups play an important role in helping our Company employees achieve their full potential, both professionally and personally.

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Corporate Responsibilty Report

To learn more about the latest Company progress to build an inclusive culture, including employee representation, view our current Corporate Responsibility report. 

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Culture Awards & Recognition

Recognized by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org’s Women in the Workplace Study 

Best Restaurant Brands to Work For, QSR Magazine 

World’s Best Employers 2022 list, Forbes 

Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ equality scoring a 95% on the HRC’s Corporate Equality Index

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Employee Resource Groups

Wendy’s maintains and supports volunteer Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) open to all Company Restaurant Support employees, each with an executive sponsor from our senior leadership team. These employee-led groups heighten opportunities to celebrate diverse backgrounds, empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work and offer leadership and professional development opportunities. They also allow our leaders to actively participate in grassroots mentoring and coaching and help deepen connections between our employees and the community. Each group holds events and participates in programming to further promote its internal mission.

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Women of Wendy's Resource Group
Women of Wendy's Resource Group

Women of Wendy’s enables members and their allies to be their best selves and fosters authentic relationships by facilitating and sponsoring increased visibility for women within the organization.

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Wendy's Equality Resource Group
Wendy's Equality Resource Group

Wendy’s Equality Resource Group promotes a welcoming, diverse and respectful work environment for LGBTQ+ employees and their allies.

Wendy's Young Professionals Resource Group
Wendy's Young Professionals Resource Group
Wendy's Young Professionals Resource Group

Wendy’s Young Professional Resource Group connects the next generation of Wendy’s leaders to each other and the community, fosters personal development and promotes professional development linked to individual career goals.

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Wendy's Veterans Resource Group
Wendy's Veterans Resource Group

Wendy’s Veterans Resource Group provides development opportunities to its members, fosters a veteran and military family community at Wendy’s and supports transitioning military talent. Learn more about Wendy’s support for U.S. military veterans.

Wendy's Cultural Diversity Resource Group
Wendy's Cultural Diversity Resource Group
Wendy's Cultural Diversity Resource Group

Wendy’s Cultural Diversity Resource Group provides opportunities for members and their allies to connect, learn and grow with the goal of creating an environment where employees of color can be themselves and take pride in their unique backgrounds.

Wendy's Black Employee Resource Group
Wendy's Black Employee Resource Group
Wendy's Black Employee Resource Group

Wendy’s Black Employee Resource Group strives to foster an inclusive culture, empower diverse perspectives and provide growth opportunities for Black employees and their allies. Learn More >

Wendy's Caregivers Resource Group
Wendy's Caregivers Resource Group
Wendy's Caregivers Resource Group

Wendy’s GiveCare supports caretakers for children, siblings, parents, partners and/or other family members by creating a safe space for sharing lived experiences and discussing issues faced by working caregivers, as well as providing support and resources to caregivers and allies within Wendy’s and helping foster a caregiver-friendly culture and environment.

Women of Wendy's Logo
Women of Wendy's Resource Group
Women of Wendy's Resource Group

Women of Wendy’s enables members and their allies to be their best selves and fosters authentic relationships by facilitating and sponsoring increased visibility for women within the organization.

WeQual Wendy's Equality Resource Group Logo
Wendy's Equality Resource Group
Wendy's Equality Resource Group

Wendy’s Equality Resource Group promotes a welcoming, diverse and respectful work environment for LGBTQ+ employees and their allies.

Wendy's Young Professionals Resource Group
Wendy's Young Professionals Resource Group
Wendy's Young Professionals Resource Group

Wendy’s Young Professional Resource Group connects the next generation of Wendy’s leaders to each other and the community, fosters personal development and promotes professional development linked to individual career goals.

Wendy's Veterans Resource Group Logo
Wendy's Veterans Resource Group
Wendy's Veterans Resource Group

Wendy’s Veterans Resource Group provides development opportunities to its members, fosters a veteran and military family community at Wendy’s and supports transitioning military talent. Learn more about Wendy’s support for U.S. military veterans.

Wendy's Cultural Diversity Resource Group
Wendy's Cultural Diversity Resource Group
Wendy's Cultural Diversity Resource Group

Wendy’s Cultural Diversity Resource Group provides opportunities for members and their allies to connect, learn and grow with the goal of creating an environment where employees of color can be themselves and take pride in their unique backgrounds.

Wendy's Black Employee Resource Group
Wendy's Black Employee Resource Group
Wendy's Black Employee Resource Group

Wendy’s Black Employee Resource Group strives to foster an inclusive culture, empower diverse perspectives and provide growth opportunities for Black employees and their allies. Learn More >

Wendy's Caregivers Resource Group
Wendy's Caregivers Resource Group
Wendy's Caregivers Resource Group

Wendy’s GiveCare supports caretakers for children, siblings, parents, partners and/or other family members by creating a safe space for sharing lived experiences and discussing issues faced by working caregivers, as well as providing support and resources to caregivers and allies within Wendy’s and helping foster a caregiver-friendly culture and environment.

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