Publicis Sapient Careers, Benefits, Review

At Publicis Sapient we view Diversity and Inclusion as critical strategic advantages toward the success of our people and our business. We believe that an equitably inclusive culture creates opportunities and outcomes that cannot be otherwise achieved. Teams representing diverse backgrounds, experiences, disciplines and crafts foster a sense of belonging that enables human potential, leading to more innovation and creativity which directly benefit our clients and their customers who they aspire to impact.

We have dedicated, full-time regional Diversity and Inclusion leads that work closely with our shared services teams (Recruiting, People Success (HR), Marketing, etc.)  and leaders to embed goals for attracting, retaining and growing diverse groups within their functional responsibilities and fostering a culture of inclusion through our organization.

We continue to gain recognition for our efforts.
Industry Recognitions:

• NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women 2019
• Top Score in 2018, 2019, 2020 HRC Corporate Equality Index
• Named one of the 2017, 2018, 2019 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• Named one of the 2017 Best Companies for Working Mothers in India
• Named 2017 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality
• Named a Best Workplace for women as part of the 2017 Great Place to Work Canada list
• Best Places to Work 2020 Australia

We pride ourselves on being a global community of people who help one another thrive. Our people have access to meet inspiring colleagues, learn new perspectives and get involved in and outside of the office. Our business resource groups (BRG’s) bring our people together and we encourage everyone to join a group or start their own to create a new community.

Our BRG’s include:

• EnAble - focuses on promoting an understanding of disability issues and mobilizing support for the dignity, rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities (both visible and non-visible) in the US and Canada. We work in close partnership with enAble UK.
• Headline - vision is to make conversations on mental health and wellbeing the norm so they become a deeply embedded part of the culture. Our key aim is to support our people in terms of their mental health and change the way we behave, creating an environment in which people can be their whole selves and have more good days at work.
• Pan-Asian Coalition (PAC), for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
• PRIDE (Potential Realized In Diverse Experiences) - an inclusive and safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/ questioning team members and their allies.
• Women’s Leadership Network - exists in support of equitable advancement and inclusion of women in the PS workplace. WLN strives to support Publicis Sapient women through professional development, advocacy and mentoring to help achieve their greatest potential in an inclusive environment where all women can grow and thrive. 
• Travelers - serves the needs of our travelers, both international and those embedded at client sites. The mission of this BRG is to support travelers, provide efficiency and comfort when traveling, and ensure the human element is balanced with the policy element. 

As part of the Publicis Groupe network, our employees also have access to the following BRG's with our parent company Publicis Groupe:

• MOCA (Men of Color Alliance) - adds perspective, guidance and resources to increase the visibility and participation of men of color in the marketing and communications industry. MOCA’s programming is focused around four pillars: recruiting, acclimation, retention and business development.    
• VivaWomen! - dedicated to the cultivation, collaboration and advancement of its members while helping position Publicis Groupe, our parent company, as an employer of choice for women. VivaWomen’s programming is centered on mentorship, leadership, professional development and career navigation.
• VivaWomen of Color - a sub-group of VivaWomen!, was founded in the U.S. out of necessity to help retain, inspire and engage women of color. The group is dedicated to the cultivation, collaboration and advancement of its members.
• Publicis Parents - a community for all who are working while actively parenting children across ages and stages, and their allies. PublicisParents is a safe, centralized place for you to come and share ideas, thoughts and concerns related to parenting. 
• VivaWIT - offers ongoing learning opportunities, career opportunities and executive coaching for women in technology and digital-related fields. In addition to partnering with external organizations that focus on women and/or technology, VivaWIT organizes a variety of internal events and keeps its members connected through one-on-one discussions, small meetups and social media.
• Publicis Connects – where recruiters, HR professionals and resource managers come together to share best practices and processes all to make Publicis Groupe stronger and more competitive. We are passionate about recruiting, people and our brands and further believe that recruiting is more than looking for the “right” candidate–we are career counselors, life coaches and connectors.
• PubVets - committed to enhancing the company’s reputation as an employer of choice for military veterans and their allies. Programming is focused on advocacy, education, community outreach and business development thereby helping Publicis Groupe recruit and retain more military veterans.
• Égalité - committed to enhancing our reputation as an employer of choice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees and their allies by promoting equality in the workplace, supporting the LGBT community and helping to develop leaders who can elevate our clients’ brands within the hearts and minds of the LGBT community. 
• GenNEXT - dedicated to supporting our next generation of talent by providing guidance, empowerment and specialized resources to young professionals within our network. GENNEXT's primary reason for being is to ensure that there is a comfortable forum for young professionals to connect, network, and familiarize themselves with the ins and outs of our industry.
• Caregivers Connect - a supportive community for all Publicis Sapient people who care for others such as relatives, spouses, parents, siblings, friends and kids—some with disabilities and special needs. Its mission is to connect people who share similar experiences as caregivers to learn, support and celebrate together.
• Sages - focused on ending age discrimination and providing employees 45 with the resources they need to thrive. SAGES aims to overcome age discrimination and provides resource and guidance. 
• Conscious Mind - committed to elevating the well-being for all Publicis employees. Currently serving employees in this virtual and wall-less age.
• CrossBoundary - dedicated to creating a more inclusive environment for international employees while helping them advance their careers. Areas of focus include building a network for international employees to self-identify, connect and exchange resources, raise awareness of the challenges international employees and new immigrants face in the workplace and provide insights about how agency policies can be improved to be more inclusive of international talent.

Welcome to a new breed of consulting.

You want to do work that matters. We want to make that possible. We’re a consulting partner helping the world’s most established brands evolve for a more digital future.

How? By combining strategy, experience design, and engineering, to build products and innovate game-changing services that allow our clients to thrive.
This cross-functional approach is what makes us different.

Unlike traditional, old-school consultancies just now entering into the world of digital possibilities, we were born in the digital age, for the digital age. We have built our success making a difference for clients such as Bang & Olufsen, Nissan, Amplifon, Patron Tequila, Walmart, Carrefour, Samsung and Heathrow Airport - just to name a few. Through a passion for problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation, our teams have helped them become beloved brands to their consumers and even change the way the world works.

Our Purpose and Core Values Story
In what was the largest act of co-creation in our company history, thousands of our people across the globe participated in workshops, conversations, and feedback sessions to define our purpose and core values, and shape both our foundation and our future. 

Getting to a shared purpose and values wasn’t easy. Collaboration at that scale rarely is. We kept iterating until we agreed on the meaning behind those words. The result is a purpose that reflects who we are at our very best, and core values that help us live that purpose every day. 

Our Purpose: To help people thrive in the brave pursuit of next. 
Our Purpose means we care deeply about people and aim to help them, far into the future. Together, we strive to shape a world that embraces and grows in change.  

Our Core Values 
Our Core Values help us live our Purpose. 

1. Inclusive Collaboration
   We create space for multiple voices and integrate diverse perspectives to realize shared goals.
2. Learning Mindset
   We find the courage to question what we know, take risks and learn continuously to unlock potential in ourselves and others.
3. Engaging with Openness
   We share and seek ideas and dialogue openly to deepen understanding and connection with others.
4. Partnering for Client Impact
   We care about our clients’ problems and partner for extraordinary impact and long-term, sustained success.
5. Embracing the Future
   We generate possibilities and use the power of creativity to innovate in ways that matter to people.

We have a culture of anything but clones. Experience this for yourself by visiting our Careers Blog and Podcast where you’ll hear from the people behind Publicis Sapient. 

While you’ll find we have a lot of fun, we place great importance around knowing our teams deserve a healthy and supportive workplace. When it comes to inspiring wellbeing, we have a clear vision: to make conversations around mental health and wellbeing the norm so they become deeply embedded in our culture. With our dedicated team of mental wellbeing ambassadors and support from senior leadership, you can feel confident you’ll be joining an environment where you can be happy and thrive.

Everyone’s path to Publicis Sapient is different, but we can all recall the moment we knew – this is the right choice. Listen to a few popular reasons why people choose a career at Publicis Sapient and who knows… maybe you’ll discover your “why” along the way.

Why begin your professional journey with us?

• We believe when we all belong, we all benefit: you will be supported, included and stimulated from day one.
• Not everyone knows us, and that’s okay, because everyone knows our clients: join some of the brightest minds across a multitude of industries and have a big influence on even bigger brands.
• This is where anyone can BE THE ONE: you can make a difference, one game-changing solution at a time.

Which career path will you choose?