Hanover is committed to creating an inclusive culture for everyone
We aim to create an environment where employees of all levels—from associates and analysts to managers and executives—can listen and learn from each other to create a culture of inclusion.
Ultimately, we believe that embracing our varied backgrounds in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, religion, global perspectives, and veteran staus is fundamental to our success.
We are embracing fresh, innovative perspectives on our teams and creating a culture where everyone is appreciated, empowered, feels safe and welcome, and can bring their authentic selves to work. We know we serve our clients and members better when our own company mirrors those we serve. This is central to our values, and we want to demonstrate our commitment in our actions.
We are working in all areas of our company in how we find, hire, develop, and promote our talent where every voice is valued, everybody is included, and everyone can succeed.
Hanover’s Affinity Groups
Our Affinity Groups are an employee-led, Hanover-sponsored essential network that focus on creating a culture that is welcoming to all. Open to all Hanoverians, together, they support in recruiting and retaining talent, empowering personal and professional growth, and highlighting opportunities for all Hanoverians to help in giving back to each other and to our communities.
of Hanover Employees participate in our Affinity Groups (as of March 2025)
Our Purpose
We are career-focused individuals collaborating to see success in our career development.
Who We Are
Early Career professionals who
- Are looking for collaboration in skill and career development with their peers.
- Are interested in learning about the opportunities across teams at Hanover.
- Have an idea of where they want to go in their careers and are looking to explore further.
- Want to learn more about their aptitudes and interests.
Mid-career and beyond professionals who
- Are interested in sharing their career progression with the cohort.
- Want to support colleague professional development and are looking for a way to scale their impact at the firm.
- Want to continue their own career and skill development by participating as a mentor.
Our Purpose
The Hanover Black Caucus formed with the goal of connecting the Black employees throughout Hanover and offering a safe community for them to freely discuss their thoughts and experiences.
Who We Are
We are Hanoverians who identify as Black or African American and allies.
Our Goals
- Provide an outlet for Black employees to express themselves, form relationships across departments, and have fun.
- Produce a culture that expands dialogue regarding race.
- Create platforms whereby Black employees can be heard, seen, and respected.
- Increase awareness for issues and causes important to our group.
- Be of service to ourselves, others, and our communities.
- Expand our horizons by sharing art, culture, media, and ideas with each other.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to engage Jewish and non-Jewish employees alike to celebrate our perspectives and experiences, while sharing some of our unique cultural practices and holidays
Who We Are
JAG serves to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for Jewish employees and employees curious about Judaism, by celebrating our cultural and religious heritage while promoting a sense of belonging. We’ve created a space where members can share experiences, traditions, and professional challenges to help individuals feel valued and connected.
Our Goals
- Create a safe space for Jewish employees to come together in solidarity.
- Provide opportunities for non-Jewish employees to learn about Jewish culture.
- Increase Jewish participation in company-wide holiday events.
Our Purpose
The Hanover Organization of Women exists to support women at Hanover across sector, position, and location through professional and community development events.
Who We Are
Our Goals
- Explore what it means to be a woman in the workplace.
- Celebrate successful women and their careers.
- Empower female employees of Hanover to shape their work environment.
- Inspire women at our company to achieve their fullest potential by leveraging our Lean In Circle for networking, skill-building, and career growth.
Our Purpose
Who We Are
Hanover’s Parents and Families discusses topics that impact working caregivers and their colleagues, such as:
- Finding the optimal work-life balance while remaining flexible and organized.
- Keeping children engaged.
- Remaining responsive to our work activities and tasks at Hanover.
- Offering family-centered suggestions to leadership.
- Celebrating small and big wins and the secret sauce to success.
Our Goals
- Increase membership in order to have stronger advocacy and ongoing discussions around our group’s mission and goals.
- Amplify conditions, resources, and benefits for working parents and caregivers.
- Discuss family-centered financial resources (e.g., college savings, meal planning, staycations).
Our Purpose
Who We Are
We program events, provide resources, and organize fundraising efforts for marginalized LGBTQ+ populations.
Our Goals
- Empower queer voices at Hanover.
- Foster a welcoming, supportive, and visible queer community.
- Promote an equitable workplace, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
DEI Research and Implementation Support
Across our company, we have invested in developing resources on diversity, equity, and inclusion to assist our clients and members.
Resources for K-12 Leaders
To give each student equal opportunity for success, school leaders across the country are prioritizing equity in their strategic planning efforts. These resources provide guiding questions, diagnostics, research, and networking opportunities that help support administrators leading critical equity conversations, aligning decisions with equity goals, and encouraging strategies to integrate equity mindsets systemically.
- Benchmarking Analysis: District Equity Document Analysis
- Offline Equity Best Practices
- Best Practices for Implementing Equity Walks
- Best Practices in Retention and Advancement of Diverse Staff
- Best Practices for Addressing Implicit Bias and Restorative Justice
- The Impact of Implicit Bias Training
- Supporting Academic Outcomes for Students in Foster Care
- Best Practices for Supporting Newcomer ELLs in the Middle Grades
- Recruiting Diverse Candidates into Teaching
Resources for Higher Education Leaders
- Best Practices in Diversity, Inclusion, and Employee Engagement
- Best Practices for Faculty Diversity
- Strategic Equity and Inclusion Plans in Higher Education
- Academic Integration of Diversity and Equity in Higher Education
- Strategies to Address the Digital Divide
- Best Practices in Reducing Bias in Student Evaluations
- Creating A Sense Of Belonging For All Students
- Benchmarking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committees
- Strategies For Student Diversification At Minority-Serving Institutions
Resources for Business Leaders
DEI is critical not only to engage employees and signal an organization’s values but can also provide measurable improvements in job satisfaction and lift an organization’s bottom line. Our report on “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Measurement Best Practices” can help organizations measure, design, and plan a DEI program in their organizations.