Inclusion & Belonging

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Living our Values

At Pathward, we are committed to advancing inclusion and belonging to meet the dynamic needs of our workforce and business. We aim to cultivate an environment where every employee is embraced and recognized for their unique contributions in serving our clients, partners, and communities.

Pathward's commitment to inclusion and belonging starts with our employees. They inspire our organization to foster environments that raise awareness and create a mutual understanding of our differences and similarities. From Employee Resource Groups to driving economic mobility in the communities where we work, Pathward is building a culture of belonging where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

25%

Pathward employees participated in at least one ERG in fiscal year 2025.

Employee Resource Groups

Pathward’s employee resource groups (ERGs) connect our employees across the country. They build and strengthen communities of ERG members and allies and develop the next generation of leaders. In addition to elevating employee voices and providing connections, ERGs help build individual and enterprise awareness, action, and accountability in making our workplace and business more diverse and inclusive. Every Pathward ERG is open to all employees, and more than 25 percent of employees participate in at least one of our ERGs.

BELIEVE supports the cultivation of an inclusive work environment and helps foster professional networking and development opportunities for Pathward’s employees of the African diaspora and their allies.

The Military Veterans Network supports and serves our employees who are military veterans and their families, as well as allies.

The Network of Women empowers women throughout Pathward who are seeking professional and personal growth, and to encourage inclusion and belonging in the workplace and our communities.

Pride Pact aims to provide employees with professional skills and resources to use in the workplace and in their daily lives to better understand and accept the LGBTQ+ community.

SCALE focuses on driving employee engagement through coordinated volunteer events and facilitating local engagement.

CARE fosters a supportive, inclusive community where employees feel empowered, connected, and equipped for personal and professional well-being. Through awareness, resources, and collaboration, we promote resilience, growth, and success.

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Employee-focused, employee-led

Inclusion & Belonging Curriculum

Our I&B curriculum brings inclusion to life through practical, application-based learning that empowers our employees to take meaningful action, both within our organization and in the communities we serve.

Through this opt-in experience, employees engage in small-group discussions centered on real-world scenarios, where they exchange perspectives and develop strategies they can immediately apply. Participants then reconvene as a larger group to share insights and learn from one another.

The result is a dynamic learning environment that fosters genuine connection, strengthens engagement, and drives lasting impact.

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Recognitions, Commitments and Affiliations

Great Place to Work 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026
America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023, Ranked by Newsweek
America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023, Ranked by Newsweek
America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2023, Ranked by Newsweek