Rocket Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (RIDE)

Vision

We have the most inclusive, diverse and equitable culture which enables our Rocketeers to create positive impact in the world.

Mission

Rocket inspires an environment where diversity is celebrated and respected, people are valued for their unique contributions and where each Rocketeer feels a sense of belonging. Our work climate elevates our culture of high performance and accountability, enables us to delight our customers, and provides the competitive edge to lead in markets where we chose to play while living our core values of Empathy, Humanity, Trust and Love.

RIDE

Inclusion

We value the contributions and unique perspectives of our Rocketeers

Diversity

We celebrate differences and expect that every Rocketeer will show up as their authentic selves regardless of who you are, what you look like, where you are from or who you love.

Equity

We treat our Rocketeers fairly and can expect to have access to opportunities. We support, invest in and care for our Rocketeers.

Our Rocketeers find a sense of belonging as an outcome of our investment in inclusion, diversity and equity.

Developing the Next Generation of Women Leaders

Rocket is a company where we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The Aurora program is tailored to fit the needs of our women leaders as they build and strengthen their careers and hone their leadership style and practice. Rocket’s Aurora employee program focuses on developing the next generation of women as we support their development and growth plans. The emphasis of this program is to create a network of women who are empowered to take control of their careers and to inspire them to help others to build confidence and amplify impact.

Blog Posts

Celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month

By: Melinda Coleman

Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, celebrated this year from September 15 to October 15, is a time to recognize and reflect on the achievements and experiences of Hispanic and Latino Americans. spanic and Latinx culture and heritage are deeply rooted in the history of the U.S. and across all Latin American countries. […]

Rocket Software Celebrates Aurora Program’s 2023 Graduates

By: Kelly Collins

For Rocket Software to better serve our customers, we must invest in our greatest asset – our employees. It’s important that every Rocketeer feels encouraged to show up as their whole self. This means we must prioritize amplifying diverse voices across the organization to reflect our core values of […]

Rocket's commitment to DEI now and in the future

By: Sharra Owens-Schwartz

In 2020, we saw a surge in companies strengthening their messaging and actions around diversity, equity and inclusion amidst the movement for racial justice. For some organizations, this seemed to trail off as protests slowed and news cycles changed. But at Rocket, we are standing firm-footed in this moment to reaffirm our commitment to DEI now and […]

Making Strong Communities Stronger

Making Strong Communities Stronger is a collaborative initiative conceived by Jeanne Glass, CEO of VirtualZ computing. In 2020, Rocket’s former CEO and founder partnered with Glass and other leaders in the Mainframe industry – Broadcom Tech Channel, Open Mainframe Project, and IBM – to accelerate awareness and bring education about diversity, equity and inclusion to the mainframe industry. Recently, BMC has joinedThe Collaborative Initiative provides webinars on important topics in the workplace along with thought leadership in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Unmasking

From Educators to End Users: Leveraging Holistic Approaches and the Importance of Belonging Across the Tech Ecosystem

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