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| We're Bullish on Merrill Lynch |
We're bullish. Behind every company, there is an engine driving change and creating opportunity. At Merrill Lynch, that engine is the infinite supply of creativity from our entire global team - more than 70,000 people strong, on six continents, in 44 countries.In all that we do, we strive for preeminence, not least of which includes creating a workplace where intelligence and talent are as valuable as any currency. Intelligence is not only about pioneering strategy or leading industry performance. It's about our people, whose knowledge drives our business achievements, and whose passion makes working at Merrill Lynch more than a job.
We're committed to attracting, rewarding and developing that knowledge every step of the way, starting with world-class recruiting. Growth opportunities run the gamut - from mentoring and e-learning to experiences in new markets and economies. We pursue innovation on all fronts. Through incubators like BizWorks, our employee venture capital program, we reward the best thinking within Merrill Lynch. Meanwhile, research partnerships, including ours with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the London Business School, explore new ideas with application for our industry and the world at large.
Yet our true strength comes from the diversity of our people and the many different perspectives they represent. At Merrill Lynch, Respect for the Individual means not only recognizing our differences, but valuing them. That's why we established programs like the Campaign for Women's Achievement to promote and broaden career opportunities for women at the firm. Additionally, our Diversity Leadership Council and different Employee Networks help create an inclusive workplace where everyone can grow professionally. We understand that success has no bounds in a place with no boundaries. Without boundaries, opportunities grow for our clients and shareholders, and take root in the communities where we live and work. We're honored that Worth magazine recognized our corporate philanthropy, citing Merrill Lynch as a "Top Corporate Giver." Our employees give back, too - whether donating funds to earthquake victims in India and El Salvador, sponsoring school art in Latin America or teaching orphans in Tibet.
Twelve years ago, employees helped launch ScholarshipBuilder ® - our U.S. program pledging college scholarships to 250 first-grade students from inner cities who promised to stay in school. Last June, we proudly watched these students graduate from high school. It's been a long journey. But employees tirelessly volunteered their time, resources and spirit because, collectively, we recognize the value that long-term investments can yield.
After all, our company was founded on the idea that the world is full of opportunity. Perhaps that's why almost one-third of our shareholders are employees who believe in the long-term promise of Merrill Lynch. Markets change, but our Principles endure. These values are the fabric of our company. They represent who we are and how we operate. We're bullish: What we built yesterday was remarkable, but it's just a prelude to what we'll build tomorrow.
