Employee Resource Groups

They are open to all employees and focus on networking, mentoring, professional development, talent attraction and fun.

We encourage all LGBTQ+ colleagues to bring their whole, authentic selves to work. AbbVie PRIDE promotes an environment that fosters productivity, camaraderie, innovation and respect – so we’re all able to bring a remarkable impact to patients.

“PRIDE, the LGBTQ+ community and its visible presence at work means so much to me. LGBT colleagues and allies coming together and supporting each other to enable a safe, inclusive, and welcoming workplace is so important.”

Ally Tomlinson, Member of AbbVie UK PRIDE Committee.

Our UK Neurodiversity Circle focuses on building awareness and understanding to create a workplace where our neurodiverse community, which brings highly valued skills to our workplace, are empowered to reach their full potential.

“Recognising the value of diversity is important to me. I feel very proud to be part of an organisation that embraces neurodiversity and adopts a strengths-based approach, allowing each of us to reach our full potential in the workplace. Seeing this carried through actions, rather than just words, makes me feel valued and encouraged to embrace the AbbVie Ways of Working fully.”

Carly Rutter, Member of Neurodiversity UK Committee

Young Minds is focused on harnessing the expertise and fresh perspectives of young professionals to foster innovation and agility as well as enhancing the growth opportunities for those early in their careers. 

“The Young Minds Employee Resource Group actively supports early career professionals at AbbVie as they grow and connect in their role. Our mission is to foster a sense of community, empowerment, and personal development - allowing early career professionals to flourish and drive positive change within the business.” 

Katie Walker, Member of Young Minds Committee

We prioritise environmental sustainability within and beyond AbbVie and engage our workforce to steward sustainability. Our Go Green group facilitates sharing of knowledge, expertise and experience to help us reduce our environmental impact both professionally and personally.

“Looking after our environment is not optional – it is essential. We are now at a critical point with global warming, and there is a call to action for each of us to make a change. The GoGreen committee provides a platform to drive this change, whether your contribution is large or small. A green change begins with a single choice - planting hope instead of waste.”

Shaun Mcinness, Member of Go Green Committee

People do their best when they are their best. Our UK Vitality group coordinates well-being activities and events which support head office and remote based employee physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

“I’m proud to be part of Vitality, our mission is to empower every AbbVie employee to thrive – physically, mentally, and emotionally – because we believe wellbeing is the foundation of personal fulfilment and professional excellence. By supporting each other in pursuing healthier, more balanced lives, we build a strong, more vibrant community together to excel both personally and professionally!” 

Louis Bibby, Member of Vitality Committee

The Women Leaders in Action (WLA) UK group’s mission is to drive a culture that empowers women to reach their full potential, attract and build future leaders and deliver business results and value by accessing the unique insights women can provide.
 
“As a committee, the Women Leaders in Action (WLA) ERG aims to deliver impactful, thought-provoking and inspirational content for our membership and the wider business. Our events cover a variety of topics to support and empower women to excel both at work and in their personal lives. I’m very proud that we are able to encourage and enable women in our business to maximise their potential.
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Lucy Southall-Evans, Member of WLA Committee.

Serving our communities is core to who we are as a company. Our Volunteering at Heart group source individual employee or team volunteering opportunities and helps colleagues to organise their own volunteering activities. 

“Serving our communities is at the heart of who we are as a company. Volunteering not only gives us purpose and pride but also allows us to make a meaningful impact together. Collaborating with our AbbVie colleagues in these efforts helps us strengthen connections, foster teamwork, and grow as a united, resilient team dedicated to making a difference.”

Erika Gabilondo, Member of Volunteering at Heart Committee