People & Communities
STERIS wouldn't be where it is today without our incredible people – over 18,000 strong and growing! We believe unity of purpose and teamwork enable us to do far more together than we could individually. We draw strength from each other and encourage communication with fairness, candor, respect, and courage. Our collaboration turns interesting ideas into great products and services for our Customers.
STERIS strives to protect our people's jobs whenever possible. Even the smallest of layoffs must proceed through our normal chain of command, including final approval by executive management.
We recruit the best available people who are aligned with and embody our values. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, assessing candidates based on individual qualifications without regard to race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. We believe that our success depends on attracting and retaining people from a cross-section of our communities who understand their markets, and in doing so, we continue to create a competitive advantage for STERIS.
Furthermore, the Company is committed to making all employment decisions , including but not limited to hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, and lay-offs, based on individual skills and lawful business needs. STERIS has deployed a number of training programs designed to educate and empower our Associates to act and engage with one another in a lawful manner.
We care deeply about our people and their engagement. We believe that engaged Associates are more productive, innovative, and satisfied in their work. Each year, we encourage all Associates to take part in our Pulse surveys, which are conducted twice a year. This process is valuable in helping us recognize things we do well and foster an open conversation about how we can make STERIS an even better place to work.
We are committed to supporting the development of our people. Associates benefit from a variety of learning content and modalities for consuming learning. The wide range of content includes hands-on continuous improvement (Lean) training, leadership development, professional development, sales training, product training, safety training, and more. The modalities include in-person face-to-face training, virtual classroom and webinars, and self-directed eLearning. In addition, we provide annual Code of Conduct training, Harassment Prevention training, and other key required training at all levels of the Company. In our manufacturing and service organizations, we provide ongoing training for Associates. At times, this is continuing development to boost capability and performance; at other times, it may be more remedial to address issues related to those who do not have the appropriate experience, background, or performance. This training is conducted through a combination of hands-on and module-based training. Our focus is on safety, quality and consistency in approach and outcome. As a Lean organization, we have created standard work instructions for many processes, and refresher courses are offered regularly for existing Associates. Where possible, we look to provide cross-training for Associates looking to expand their knowledge or grow into new roles. We encourage all Associates to create individual development plans and provide the support to assist in that effort.
We also work to make higher education more affordable for our people through tuition reimbursement, as well as the STERIS Founders Memorial Scholarship program, which provides post-high school education scholarship funds to children of STERIS Associates employees.
STERIS University offers free healthcare continuing education courses on device reprocessing, infection prevention, endoscope reprocessing, science, safety & quality. Courses cover a variety of topics at the Basic (100), Intermediate (200), and Advanced (300) levels. Topics include Safety & Basic Principles, industry skills like Infection Prevention, Leadership & Management development, and more. The continuing education credits support certifications such as HSPA, CBSPD, ABCGN, CCI (CNOR/ CSSM), ACI, and BAC.
We work to be a good corporate citizen. STERIS has a long history of commitment to making a difference in the communities where we operate. We focus on local programs that enhance the quality of life through STERIS – and Associate-funded financial support. Many of our people also apply their business expertise as volunteers, board members, and leaders of community organizations.
STERIS also aids communities that have been adversely affected by natural disasters, particularly where our Associates were directly impacted. The Company and the STERIS Foundation have financially helped emergency responders and aid organizations do what they do best – save lives. We also work directly with our Customers to assist them in restoring the use of their procedural spaces and sterile processing operations, as hospitals within and around the disaster zone need to be functional to render urgently needed care.
STERIS Gives
In fiscal year 2024, the STERIS Foundation expanded its impact by establishing a charitable match program in the U.S. called STERIS Gives. STERIS Gives is a charitable match program through which the STERIS Foundation will match eligible charitable donations on a 1:1 basis, up to $500 per Associate per year.
STERIS strives to ensure funds are allocated to nonprofits that are important to our Associates. Organizations in the STERIS Gives system are validated based on records at www.guidestar.org and the IRS registry of exempt organizations, as well as confirmation that they have a primary contact name in conformance with USA PATRIOT Act requirements.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment