Diversity at Health Net is an essential component in driving our company vision. Health Net's very own President and Chief Executive Officer, Jay Gellert, sets the tone:

Whatever job you're considering, keep in mind that opportunities at Health Net are geared toward development and upward mobility. All associates, including minorities, women, the disabled and veterans benefit from a work environment and value system that demonstrates fairness and equity in selection, compensation, benefits and personal growth. Not only is this a reflection of our commitment to equal opportunity, it's a critical business strategy for us. The best way to serve our diverse member base is by maintaining a diverse workforce.

In fact, our associates' ability to understand the challenges of others and try to identify with their lives is essential in fulfilling our mission. It's a large part of what makes us successful in delivering quality health care solutions to a large number of people from a variety of backgrounds.

Our commitment to honor and respect those of various backgrounds extends across all platforms of the company. It starts with our associates and extends to our staffing practices, customer alliances and partnerships and our suppliers.

Our primary criterion in hiring and promoting associates—is excellence in their work and dedication to meeting our members' needs. This is how we continue to tap the best and brightest talent and build on our success.

And in the process of learning about others, we learn a little more about ourselves.