Our People
People are at the heart of who we are and everything we do. Guided by our values and purpose, we empower our associates to explore their creativity and lean into their passions for sport, craftsmanship, and community. We invest in programs that support associate recruitment, growth, and development in an engaged and inclusive atmosphere that strengthens our collaborative and supportive culture.
Recruiting Top Talent
Our talent acquisition process focuses on providing a value-added experience to all candidates through a detailed overview of the associate experience, diverse panel interviews, facility tours, and engaging conversations.
Cultivating an Engaged Workforce
From robust wellness offerings and resources to dynamic learning programs, we empower and support our associates to unlock their greatest potential in the work they do, the products they make, and the impact they have in our communities.
Learning and Career Development
We provide associates with a vast set of tools, support, and opportunities needed to empower learning, develop new skills through experience, and ensure our core competencies are woven into the fabric of their growth and development.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture allows different perspectives and approaches to flourish and maximizes the potential of our associates by empowering them to do their best work in an environment that values belonging.
Strategy and Approach
Individually and collectively, we commit to learning and growing so we can forge a better tomorrow for our associates, consumers, and communities. Our strategic framework is designed to strengthen our culture globally and drive meaningful at all levels of the organization.
Creating an Inclusive Culture
We empower our associates with resources to build awareness, understanding, and skills that strengthen our inclusive culture. We offer DE&I learning opportunities, internship programs, associate resource groups in North America, and ongoing series of forums, stories, programs and events to encourage meaningful dialogue across the organization about our commitments to culture and DE&I.
Our Communities
We are passionate and deeply committed to serving the communities we work and live in by driving positive change to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people.
New Balance Foundation
Since 1981, our values have guided the New Balance Foundation’s mission to serve the most vulnerable populations and champion the future success of today’s youth. Our work with charitable organizations is focused on preventing childhood obesity, removing barriers to health, championing the success of young people, and advancing equity and access to sport and academics.
Corporate Charitable Contributions
Beyond New Balance Foundation’s programs, we provide significant monetary and in-kind donations to a wide range of organizations, and we actively encourage our associates to get involved in causes they are passionate about. New Balance also supports charitable and community-based organizations through corporate support, including sponsorships and product donations.
Associate Volunteerism
Dedicating time and talent to serve local communities is an important part of who we are and is central to our people-first culture. We offer company-sponsored projects in communities worldwide, encourage associates to lead their own volunteer activities with local organizations, and offer paid time off for volunteer activities.