Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Ross

At Ross, our values start with our people. We are dedicated to building inclusive teams and a Company that respects, values and celebrates the vast array of backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work for and shop with us. With our policies, programs, and procedures, we work to create a culture that promotes inclusiveness, equality, and dignity across our Company and in each individual workplace. Throughout our stores, distribution centers, and offices, we expect Associates to exhibit our commitment to inclusion in their interactions with Customers and their fellow Associates.

Our day-to-day work in this area is led by the Office of DE&I. We are guided by two important bodies: the DE&I Steering Committee and the DE&I Council. The DE&I Steering Committee is co-chaired by our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer and is comprised of senior executives from across the Company who strive to ensure that diversity, equality, and inclusion are integrated into our culture and how we work. The DE&I Council, chaired by our Group Vice President of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, includes cross-functional senior leaders who support the development of functional action plans that support our vision and objectives.

While Ross has always been steadfast in its commitment to DE&I, we have enhanced our diversity, equality, and inclusion efforts. In 2022, we were recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity”, one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women”, one of “The Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+”, and one of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.” In 2023, we also received a 100 rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, which rates workplaces on equality and inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer employees.

These achievements were the result of the combined efforts of the Office of DE&I, DE&I Steering Committee, DE&I Council, CommUnity Networks, and all our Associates. We continue to implement programs that support our commitment to equal career opportunities for all talent; attracting and retaining a diverse array of talent; enhancing the sense of community and belonging for Associates; communicating our DE&I priorities, events, and observances.

We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Talent Acquisition teams continue to broaden our pipeline to recruit and retain Associates from all backgrounds. Ross seeks to recruit a broad array of talent by using sources like Handshake, LinkedIn, Professional Diversity Network, and other recruiting platforms.

We have established or extended partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and major national organizations including Fair360, HACE, Human Rights Campaign, National Black MBA Association, National Organization on Disability, NextUp, and Seramount. These organizations not only help Ross identify a broad range of prospective talent to add to our ranks, but also provide information, content, and resources to assist in the development and advancement of our Associates.

We implemented programs that support our commitment to equal career opportunities for all talent in our internship program and our early career positions by partnering with organizations such as the Black Retail Action Group, working with HBCUs and participating in several diversity-focused recruitment efforts with organizations such as the National Retail Federation and the Fashion Scholarship Fund.