At Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (CDSEG), our employees, artists, and artisans are the heart and soul of everything we do — the driving force behind our global reputation. We recognize that their work environment profoundly impacts not only their professional performance but also their overall quality of life, family well-being, and health. That’s why we are deeply committed to fostering a workplace that is open, safe, inspiring, and welcoming — a place where creativity flourishes and everyone feels valued and supported.
DEI has been a part of Cirque du Soleil’s DNA since the very beginning. Over the past few years, our DEI efforts have been focused on: Formalizing an Employee Council named Mozaik and a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Executive Council.
We owe the success and influence of CDSEG to all our employees, artists, and artisans… and we are proud to share that we have more than 3,200 employees worldwide, representing over 80 nationalities and speaking more than 40 different languages.
At Cirque, we strive to offer our people a meaningful and human employee experience — from their very first day on through each and every key milestone in their journey.
Our approach focuses on ongoing dialogue, growth, and recognition. We believe progress is fueled by sincere and constructive exchanges that strengthen engagement; every person matters, and together we evolve our culture and impact. We have several programs that celebrate individual and team contributions through programs and initiatives that highlight important moments—whether it’s service anniversaries, collective achievements, or events that bring us together.
Given the nature of our business, we have developed a deeply ingrained health and safety culture that permeates every aspect of our operations, making employee well-being a constant priority. Over the years, numerous initiatives have been launched to support a healthy work-life balance, such as offering telework options, an Employee Assistance Program, and access to healthcare specialists on-site.
At Cirque du Soleil, we strive to be a competent, responsible organization and a benchmark for health and safety in the entertainment industry. Health and safety are of the utmost importance in our management, operational, and creative practices. As such, we adhere to the following principles:
Our prevention efforts will allow our employees and artists to continue to be creative and perform proudly in a safe and stimulating environment.