Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging – Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

OUR DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING MISSION.

Finding beauty in diversity is in our DNA because our differences are what make us beautiful. Our diversity, inclusivity, and self-expression fuel our innovation and growth. At Sally Beauty Holdings, we come together to create a culture for One & All.

CREATING A CULTURE THAT WELCOMES EVERYONE.

We’re excited that so many of our associates have a positive view of our company culture, and proud that these numbers exceed the retail norm. We continue to work hard to improve the experience for all of our associates.

91% of associates believe that anyone can succeed to their full potential at SBH, no matter who they are.

91% of associates agree that SBH is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

90% of associates believe diverse types of people are able to work well together at SBH.

87% of associates believe people of all backgrounds and perspectives are valued on their team.

88% of associates feel they are treated with dignity and respect at work.

86% of associates feel like they can be themselves at work. (2022 DIB survey)

Based on the associates who took the full SBH engagement FY23 survey

telling our stories.

Hear from our associates about their Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging stories.

where we are on the journey.

Education, awareness, and leadership commitment are key elements in our DIB journey. We are committed to building a truly diverse, inclusive company focused on listening to what our associates and customers need and want, and on equitable hiring, training, and development.

Today, over 50% of our associates in the U.S. and Canada are racially and ethnically diverse. The percentage of women in leadership roles at Sally Beauty Holdings increased significantly from 2020 to 2021—including a 28% increase at the Senior Vice President level. Just 2% of Fortune 1000 companies have women in both the CEO and CFO roles—and we’re one of them.

We recognize and appreciate the value our diversity brings to SBH and our communities. Our approach is simple: It’s about embracing all of our associates and building a culture where people can come as they are because everyone is welcome here. We’re doing what it takes to inspire a more colorful, confident, and welcoming world.

where we are on the journey.

Training

Ongoing DIB training for senior leadership
DIB training for all associates
DIB as a component of onboarding
10 E-Learning courses followed by facilitated discussions
Hiring Manager Process training
Textured hair training for all field associates (available to all associates)

Activation

Four ERG chapters—Black, Hispanic, LGBTQ+, and Women—with the intention to expand each year
DIB Ambassador program
Building leadership pipelines for historically underrepresented groups
Cultural Calendar to educate all associates on meaningful cultural celebrations and align with key customer communications

celebrating our achievements.

America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity
Newsweek, 2023

Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
95 out of 100, 2021

Women’s Forum of New York
Honored for 50% of Board of Director seats held by women, 2021

America’s Best Employers for Women
Forbes, 2021

America’s Best Employers for Diversity
Forbes, 2020

Cultivating Change.

We’re continuing our commitment to support and cultivate change by expanding our product assortment and developing new ways to meet the needs of our diverse customer base, along with ongoing efforts to increase partnerships with emerging brands in the textured hair community.

Over 50 Black-founded brands across hair care, hair extensions, hair accessories, and men’s grooming. Learn more about the trailblazers behind some of our Black-owned brands.
Over 40 female-owned brands across hair care, hair color, hair accessories, hair extensions, cosmetics, nails, and pro goods.
Cultivate Program designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs by providing the resources they need to grow and reach their potential in the hair and beauty industry. Learn more about the latest crop of entrepreneurs.
DIB Associate Buyer dedicated to sourcing diverse vendors.
Focus on serving high-affinity Black demographic areas through curated in-store merchandising, category-specific navigation, and spotlights on featured brands.

Benefits for all.

We’re proud to offer benefits to all our part-time and full-time associates. Benefit offerings vary depending on hours worked.

Fertility, family planning, and family assistance programs
Gender transition care and services, including hormone therapy and surgical options
Autism Spectrum Disorder benefits
Telemedicine virtual visits, 100% covered and available 24/7
Medical and pharmacy coverage
Work-life services with concierge referrals for child care, elder care, and care for family members with disabilities
Employee Assistance Program including mental health counseling, available 24/7

OUR PARTNERS IN DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING.

The Nova Collective
Executive training for all leaders

Cien Plus Marketing Solutions
Creating our Cultural Calendar to acknowledge and educate about cultural celebrations

Creative Talent Endeavors
Identifying talent acquisition strategies to create a better environment for candidates and associates

TORCH
Mentoring program utilizing external mentors