"In recruitment and promotion, we are fanatical in our hatred for all forms of prejudice."
- David Ogilvy
"Principles of Management", 1968

Diversity has always been and will always be a part of Ogilvy’s DNA, our core values and our culture. Our founder David Ogilvy was an early advocate for diversity in the workplace and as Chairman of the United Negro College Fund in 1968, he set the agenda for the agency’s pursuit of inclusion in the workplace.

Ogilvy’s commitment to diversity starts with our most valued asset – our employees. Ogilvy employees are encouraged to bring their ideas, experiences and perspectives, gleaned from their varied backgrounds, to the workplace. We strive to create an environment in which all employees can contribute to their fullest potential without regard to their race, gender, religion, ethnic or cultural background, generation, disability, age, appearance or sexual orientation.

Diversity is the lifeblood of effective marketing communications, and Ogilvy has seen the benefits that a diverse workforce can generate. Depth of consumer understanding is critical to effective advertising. It is our belief that our diverse workforce makes for richer consumer insights and understanding.