Continuous Improvement
What makes Franklin Templeton unique?
We’ve built a uniquely collaborative culture that allows us to ask fresh questions in a safe environment and harness our best thinking.
By working together we link our expertise, gain deeper insights and make better informed decisions. This allows us to continuously evolve and deliver better client outcomes.
Watch and see how we do things differently.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our respect for individuals bringing their whole selves to the workplace guides how we communicate, work and learn together. It inspires innovation and lets us pursue common goals that support the success of our company.
We are cultivating a culture where people know they belong, feel heard and know that their contributions matter. Learn more.
Innovation
Unlocking innovation in “sprints”
Hackathons at Franklin Templeton—hands-on events involving teams from various locations and business units—create a fun and inspiring environment where individuals collaborate to design solutions to challenges in a short amount of time.
During a recent event, hackers from Dublin, California and Hyderabad, India participated in a fun, festive, non-work environment for 48 hours. Cool music, games, a relaxation room, late night pizza, energy drinks, balloon animals and sunrise yoga were some of the amenities that helped teams pitch experimental, sometimes unconventional, ideas in a creative environment.
Capturing ideas from the crowd
A new crowdsourcing tool allows Franklin Templeton to harness the energy and ideas of employees from all levels of the organization - to gather, refine, implement and track great ideas.
The firm plans to initiate a dozen or so campaigns within the first year of the tool’s implementation, assess results and lessons learned, and then continue to ramp up. Frequently these early campaigns yield significant corporate impact and give the organization a foundation to build upon.
FT goes to the movies
FT teams watched the documentary “AlphaGo” and discussed how the movie relates to the artificial intelligence (AI) work done by our new FT Random Forest team.
“A challenge with any large organization is being able to communicate broadly about activities that are going on that tie into big initiatives like innovation and AI. Showing this film and connecting its theme engaged viewers in a topic that is disrupting our industry, tied it to work being done at FTI, and how AI and machine learning could be a game changers for us.”
-Jack, Research Analyst Marketing Director
At Franklin Templeton we’re interested in technology and what it takes to move it forward.
Collaboration
How do we do it?
We talk...
about our ideas and passions.
We listen...
to insights and experiences.
We work together...
to find solutions.
Social collaboration tools make it easy for you to connect with our global team, share ideas, ask questions and provide expertise on business and personal topics. Interest-based communities bring people together to learn, share, and discuss their passions.
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Supporting Our Communities
For over 70 years, our success has resulted directly from the talent, skills and persistence of our people. Are you ready to become part of our team?
Search JobsDIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At Franklin Templeton, we embrace individual differences and the wealth of perspectives brought by global diversity. We know our diversity helps us deliver excellent investment results and client service. We foster a culture of inclusion and diversity because we value the talent and ideas provided by your unique experience. Our respect for individuals bringing their whole selves to the workplace guides how we communicate, work and learn together. It inspires innovation and enables us to pursue common goals that support the success of our company.
41.6%
Global Female Employees
24.2%
Global Female Sr. Leaders
17.9%
Global Female Investment Professionals
32.4%
U.S. Ethnic Minority Employees
Having a team with diverse skills, backgrounds and experiences has always been important at FT. Cultivating an inclusive culture where it’s safe for employees to share their voice, is good for our people, drives innovation and allows us to deliver better client outcomes.
And while we’ve made progress, we know we have more to accomplish. By re-signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) pledge, we’re reinforcing our initial 2017 commitment.”Jenny Johnson
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Business Resource Groups
Employee-Led Business Resource Groups are communities that promote inclusion by supporting employees in bringing their whole selves to work and gaining a greater sense of shared experience with colleagues and allies. Learn how Diversity & Inclusion is supported at FTI and in the industry
BRGs benefit the company by providing opportunities for employees to:
- Foster networking and collaboration
- Contribute insights on key business initiatives and objectives
- Support new employees, recruiting and mentoring
Current business resource groups at Franklin Templeton include:
- Able - Dedicated to uniting and supporting individuals whose lives are impacted by disabilities.
- Ben - Aims to facilitate the success of people of African descent and allies, by enriching their professional lives, creating connections and promoting an inclusive environment at FTI.
- Ethnicity - Aims to support a thriving and inclusive environment for ethnic minorities through education, overcoming biases, allyship, inclusive recruitment practices, role models, community outreach and culture.
- Hola - Focuses on facilitating the professional and personal growth of Hispanic/ Latino employees and allies.
- Pride - Promotes an inclusive environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer employees and Allies, encouraging authenticity and respect while valuing differences in communities where we live and work.
- Veterans - Honors soldier(s)' sacrifice and commitment by supporting veterans, active duty members and allies.
- Women - Provides a platform to encourage, inspire and support women in their career at FTI.
It’s an honor to support our veterans and active reservists. Not only have they sacrificed for our country but their unique contributions, skills, and perspectives make Franklin Templeton a great place to work.
Jered, Digital Communications Lead
One of the marvelous things about building the ABLE Community is that it enables us to redefine "ability" and find renewed power for change.
Annie, Sr Total Rewards Consultant
Business Resource Groups have proven to be great enablers for employees across the organization for meaningful engagement and tangible contributions to the overall Diversity and Inclusion efforts at Franklin Templeton.
Ghion, SVP-Head of Canada TA
Spotlight
Pride Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
We’re proud to share that we signed the HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter, furthering our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion and improving gender balance.
More information can be found on the Franklin Templeton UK Diversity webpage.
Diversity Partners, Pledges and Awards
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Search JobsWe Get Involved in Local Volunteer Activities
Our global employee volunteer program, Involved, is a fun and convenient way to share your time and talent - while addressing critical needs in our local communities.
Involved events connect our employees with co-workers and community members. Volunteer project leaders suggest events and tap into the enthusiasm and energy of our global workforce to make a difference throughout the year.
Annually we host "Impact Days," which unites employees around the world in a month of community service.
Paid Time Off to Volunteer
To support your commitment to service, we offer employees one paid day per year to volunteer in the community, either through Involved or to fulfill a personal volunteer interest.
You Give, We Give
Our employees generously give their time and talents to their favorite charitable organizations and we match donations of financial support and reward volunteering hours with additional charitable donations.
Recent Events
During our global month of service, we served the communities where we live and work. Partnering with local organizations, our team volunteered their time and talents to help 82charity partners and 133 service projects across 25 offices worldwide.
For over 70 years, our success has resulted directly from the talent, skills and persistence of our people. Are you ready to become part of our team?