Computershare strives to have a positive social impact on our people and broader communities across the world.
We work hard to nurture a company culture that empowers people to be themselves and maintain good health. We are committed to fairness and culture, and incorporate practices that promote workplace wellbeing into everything we do.
Our work to support communities outside our workplaces is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
People
Our people are at the heart of everything we do and we seek to support them to prosper at work and beyond. This benefits everyone, including our clients, as it ensures our people are in the best position to innovate and create long-term value for them. We have more than 12,000 employees who work in 22 countries across the globe. We support flexible working wherever we can to help our people find a balance between work and the other aspects of their lives.
Our long-standing values of Certainty, Ingenuity and Advantage represent what we, as a company, bring to our clients every day. Our ‘Being Purple’ ways of working support our values and are a set of positive behavioural signposts for our people. ‘Being Purple’ also helps us to define the people we want to bring into Computershare and the conduct, behaviours and professional attributes we aim to promote and reward.
We recognise the great work of our people, including through a company-wide recognition platform and our annual ‘Purple People’ awards. To see our ‘Purple People’ for 2025, read our latest Annual Report.
Employee Share Plan
Computershare offers our employees in most locations (except India, which is a newly-established location) the opportunity to participate in an Employee Share Plan to acquire shares in Computershare Limited. All permanent employees are eligible to participate.
The structure of the plans vary based on the rules in each region. Where possible, Computershare matches employee contributions, which are awarded after a nominated period of time as part of our retention strategy. We strongly believe that employee share plans are a positive influence on employee retention.
Learning and development
We provide learning opportunities for our people to ensure they have the right skills, abilities, and knowledge required to perform their work. We also offer employees opportunities to develop their skills so they can comfortably take on new responsibilities and progress their career within Computershare.
Here are some of the key resources that help support our people with their career and development:
Comprehensive onboarding training
Every new employee experiences a thorough and consistent onboarding process through our Welcome to Computershare program. The program includes a variety of online resources that help our new employees understand who we are, what we do and how we do it.
My Learning Hub
All our permanent employees have access to My Learning Hub, which hosts more than 60,000 learning resources covering a wide range of topics such as business, technology and leadership.
External training
Our global external training policy provides eligible employees the opportunity to obtain, maintain or improve job-related or career-related skills and competencies through participation in training opportunities outside Computershare. All employees who have successfully completed their probation period are eligible.
Apprenticeship and internship programs
We have established apprenticeship and internship programs to attract skilled talent into Computershare and support them to build a successful career with us. Some employees who have completed their apprenticeships have progressed into different positions within the company and utilised their new skills and training to contribute to ongoing projects.
Regulatory learning
Through our mandatory regulatory learning, we ensure that our employees are provided with all the information they need to maintain our strict compliance with regulations. All employees are required to complete regulatory training when they first start at Computershare and a refresher course on each topic each year. The topics include:
Data privacy
Fairness and culture, harassment, discrimination and ESG
Anti-money laundering
Ethical behaviours and anti-bribery and corruption
Cyber security
Health, safety and security
Introduction to risk
Global employee handbook
Fraud awareness
Listening to our people
We listen to our people and review engagement, wellbeing, and culture through our Employee Opinion Survey (EOS). Members of our global management team receive a results dashboard for their team, full of insightful data and analysis, empowering them to drive further improvements. Each of our global businesses also analyses their results to identify meaningful engagement objectives and related actions, which then form part of their People plan for the coming year.
Fairness and culture
One of our greatest strengths is the talent of our people. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can share their ideas and showcase their skills.
We emphasise teamwork, celebrate differences and focus on always doing the right thing. We're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed on their own merits and provide equal opportunities for all.
You can read more about our progress for FY25 in our Corporate Governance Statement.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Our employee-led resource groups are open to every member of our team. They play a crucial role in creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and has an equal opportunity. They also foster awareness and provide opportunities for professional development, networking and mentorship.
Black Leaders PLUS
Black Leaders Plus is dedicated to supporting our Black employees in developing their careers as leaders, fostering an inclusive culture and enhancing their professional growth through meaningful dialogue.
DisABILITY PLUS
DisABILITY PLUS creates a supportive environment where employees can connect, share experiences of living with disabilities and discuss how they overcome daily challenges. It's a valuable support network for members and supporters.
Healthy Minds PLUS
This supportive and caring group creates a welcoming, judgment-free space where we openly discuss and share ideas and experiences related to mental health and wellbeing, emphasising the importance of bringing one's authentic self to work.
Hispanic and Latinos PLUS
Hispanic and Latinos PLUS fosters an environment where Hispanic and Latino employees can thrive, feel empowered and bring their unique perspectives to the workplace. This group focuses on supporting leadership, professional development, and cultural awareness.
Pride PLUS
Pride PLUS creates a safe and supportive environment for internal discussion and support for Computershare LGBTQ+ staff and allies, to help ensure they feel heard, accepted, and empowered. This group provides resources on LGBTQ+ issues and champions inclusive practices.
Veterans PLUS
Veterans PLUS is a welcoming community for all employees, dedicated to honouring and empowering veterans. This group provides a platform to foster connections and supports the professional and personal growth of veterans at Computershare.
Women PLUS
Women PLUS is a supportive community for our employees to grow networks, develop new skills, and be part of an empowering space where women are encouraged and supported in their career journeys.
Change A Life
Change A Life is Computershare’s workplace giving program that was founded in 2005, with the aim of empowering people facing economic challenges around the world.
Human rights and modern slavery
Computershare is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, which means we have committed to implementing universal sustainability principles and taking steps to support UN SDGs. This is a focus across our business and supply chain.
It is guided by our ‘Being Purple’ ways of working, particularly our desire to ‘do the right thing’. We provide specific guidance for our global and regional processes and procedures to ensure that we meet and further our commitments to protect human rights.
Our Global Human Rights Policy reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings and relationships. We want to be transparent in our approach to tackling modern slavery throughout our supply chain, and we are implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls across our organisation and supply chain to support these commitments.