Support our communities by engaging with nonprofits where we live and work.
Building extraordinary teams and breakthrough innovations starts with caring for our employees and putting their welfare at the heart of all we do.
Nurture our people and communities
An extraordinary mission requires extraordinary people. Together our impact is amplified, and our potential is unlimited.
Our workplace supports the unique talents of the individual and brings forward the best of the collective so we can deliver on the Illumina mission globally.
Illumina values
Be Accountable
Commit to Excellence
Innovate with Purpose
Make Customers Heroes
Win Together
Caring for our people
We offer comprehensive benefits including healthcare, mental health resources, access to genomics sequencing, and family planning. Our goal is to enable all employees to take advantage of the benefits that are most meaningful to them and their loved ones. We encourage wellbeing by providing time to recharge through flexible time off and company‑wide shutdowns.
We also prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, contractors, and the communities where we work. Our policies follow a risk-based strategy that guides the assessment, evaluation, reduction, and management of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) risks while enhancing the overall effectiveness of our global operations.
We celebrate and connect employees through our Employee Resource Groups
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) deepen our culture of belonging by engaging employees around the issues they care about. Our four contribution pillars ensure programming both supports ERG member needs and aligns with Illumina’s values.
Leverage skill-building opportunities inherent in volunteer projects to develop our future leaders.
Drive deeper collaboration through targeted education and awareness events.
Practice everyday innovation, utilizing cross-functional teams to identify and solve business challenges.
Our ERGs at Illumina
Supporting our employees to grow with purpose
Our mission demands bold thinking and continuous improvement, giving you opportunities to stretch beyond your comfort zone and grow through experience.
92% of employees feel their manager supports balancing work and personal life*
15% of new hires are referred by Illumina employees
33% of roles are filled by internal candidates
86% of employees are proud to work for lllumina
Illumina has maintained 7 consecutive years of a zero net pay gap
100% of employees receive regular performance and career development reviews
* As of FY25
Working to impact human health on a global scale
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Investing in our people
Development at Illumina is an intentional, everyday practice that prepares employees for success today and growth tomorrow. We offer accessible opportunities for learning and advancement regardless of role, location, or work arrangement. By fostering a culture of continuous development, we empower our people to build skills, pursue career goals, and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
Maintaining a Zero Net Pay GAP¹
Our pay practices are designed to compensate employees based on factors such as job performance, expertise, and experience relevant to individual geography. We monitor our pay status and market competitiveness on an annual basis to ensure we offer equal pay.
Engaging our people to be agents of change
We strive to create a purpose-driven culture with opportunities for employees to volunteer in their community with the organizations that matter most to them. Guided by our CR strategy focus areas, we deploy our skills, time, and resources to create a positive impact in our communities.
Corporate Responsibility Report
Learn about the progress we have made to shape a healthier future for all.
References
- Zero net gap in pay means no statistically significant difference in pay for the same or similar work.