A place for employees to grow
Build your career and be a part of something bigger
Foresters employees are the people who spur our members forward. Our employees are some of the most passionate and hardworking people, and we are truly lucky to have them here. It’s our responsibility to create an environment where they are always valued, supported and included.
92%
of employees understand Foresters purpose in 202419
89%
of employees believe Foresters promotes an inclusive environment regardless of identity in 202419
92%
of employees feel good about the ways Foresters contributes to communities in 202419
82%
of employees see Foresters as an environmentally responsible company in 202419
84%
of employees are proud to work for Foresters in 202419
Global gender distribution in managers and above
(As of 31 December 2024) 20
Ensuring that our management teams are made up of diverse individuals opens our organisation up to a more innovative and resilient culture filled with exciting progress across all areas of Foresters.
You’re welcome at Foresters
Communities bring a sense of belonging that helps support health and well-being. Being a part of a group of passionate people can inspire more individuals to speak up, contribute their ideas and provide new perspectives that can make a difference. Our culture at Foresters is one where employees can thrive and do meaningful work.
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) at our organisation comes from five guiding principles:
- Belonging
- Equity
- Empathy
- Focus on areas we can change
- Accountability through actionable goals and transparent processes
Employees at Foresters have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger through our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). It’s a chance to connect, be your authentic self and experience a true sense of belonging.
Employee Resource Groups at Foresters:
AccessAbility ERG
Black@Foresters ERG
Foresters Multicultural ERG
Pride@Foresters ERG
Women's Initiative Network+ (WIN) ERG
See what life at Foresters is like, and learn how we’re fostering a culture where all employees can thrive on our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity page.
Employee well-being
Our employees can access a variety of courses and a suite of employee benefits to help improve and care for their personal and professional well-being. Mental health awareness, mindfulness, stress management and financial planning are just some of the many specialised training options available to each employee.
Also available is our Employee and Family Assistance Programme. This programme helps employees and their families struggling with intense emotional reactions to global, local or personal issues.
77%
of our employees say Foresters is committed to creating a workplace that supports employee health and well-being in 202419 (Benchmark: 77%)
Career and professional development
Through ongoing learning pathways, virtual training sessions and other resources, our employees always have engaging ways to grow in their careers. Foresters employees can improve their professional skills, develop new ones and access opportunities for expanded roles in our organisation.
84%
of our employees say their immediate manager supports their professional development in 202419 (Benchmark: 80%)
Working for Purpose program
The Working for Purpose programme gives our employees more opportunities to give back to their communities and create more positive change. They can engage in hands-on volunteer work and have their fundraising donations matched by Foresters.
At least
80%
of employees spent over
9,000
hours volunteering in 2024 alongside members and distributors.
In 2025, Foresters is integrating volunteering into our staff incentive plan. Our goal is to encourage even more of our employees to give back in ways that matter to them and positively impact the communities where they live. Our purpose-driven culture thrives on like-minded people helping out, being there for others and supporting causes and communities that are making a meaningful difference.
Interested in our career opportunities? Explore truly meaningful work at Foresters!
421355 CAD/US (05/25)
19 Results from our 2024 Employee survey across all of Foresters. The benchmark is from Mercer, a global organization, based on data collected from more than one million employees participating in 256 surveys conducted over the last five years. The figures are for illustrative purposes only, and should not be construed as guarantees or warranties of employee satisfaction, or company performance.
20 Figures are rounded to the nearest whole number.