Top 16 Employee Resource Groups of the Year, 2020
By Gloria Romano-Barrera
V oluntary, employee-led Employee Resource groups or Business Resource Groups foster a diverse,
inclusive workplace aligned with the company’s mission, values, goals, business practices, and
objectives. From recruitment to retention to developing future leaders, and expanding marketplace
reach, LATINA Style, Inc. also showcases the best ERG’s and BRG’s in the country for their overall impact
on career outcomes and more. The Top 16 ERG’s and Honorable Mention ERG listed here
(in no specific order) drive innovation, and improve their company’s overall culture and business.
Accenture
A key part of what makes Accenture a great place
to work is the commitment to Inclusion and
Diversity. Accenture’s Hispanic American ERG
(HAERG) is provided with governance and
sponsorship as part of Accenture’s overall
Inclusion and Diversity strategic plan. Established
as the Hispanic American Interest Group in the
late 1990s, HAERG has approximately 3,200
members (500 more members than last year).
With membership extending across 29 chapters
in the U.S. including the District of Columbia and
Puerto Rico, in the last year, HAERG has grown
to four new chapters. Today, HAERG remains
committed to developing spaces where people
can bring their best selves to work every day and
remain authentic to who they are. Accenture
helps attract, develop, retain and advance
Hispanic Americans and Latinx both nationally
and locally via their partnerships with human
resources, communications to HAERG members
regarding professional development sessions and
cultural events, celebrating communities, and by
pairing its members with people in leadership
positions who care about mentoring and
encouraging growth opportunities. The three
pillars in which Accenture’s ERG is built—
People, Community and Market—facilitate their
ability to impact their marketplace as well as
their communities. HAERG is also leading the
conversation and action around inclusion,
diversity, and equity topics that are gripping the
national conversation today. They are an integral
piece of the I&D strategic plan in North America.
American Airlines, Inc.
Employee Resource Groups are a powerful
resource that helps American Airlines in
achieving their goals. They are the voice of their
workgroups, customers and are driven by a
mission to promote an environment that facilitates
the hiring, professional development and
promotional opportunities of Latin employees,
while enhancing American Airlines’ global
competitiveness and their image in the Latin
community.
Latin Diversity Network was established in
1997 and today has approximately 2,900
members located across the globe. This group
has become a developmental platform that
encourages members to fulfill their potential and
reach higher stages in their career growth. Latin
Diversity Network also promotes teamwork and
respect and assists in driving recognition of
American Airlines to be the greatest airline in the
world.
The team is focused on detecting needs of
its employees and customers and improving
policies and procedures and creating a stronger
impact in people’s lives through community service
and extraordinary customer experience. Latin
Diversity Network is part of the Inclusion and
Diversity structure which focuses on initiatives of
communicating philosophies through education,
training, recognition and encouraging
conversation which further supports a productive
and inclusive culture.
AT&T
Created in the summer of 1988 and formalized
on Jan. 1, 1989, AT&T’s Hispanic/Latino
employee resource group, HACEMOS, engages
people and enriches lives. Open to all AT&T
employees, the 501c3 non-profit has a nationwide
presence with 9,300 members across the United
States (43 chapters in 24 states/regions). HACEMOS
is committed to supporting AT&T, its members,
and the communities it serves. HACEMOS is
focused on transforming lives through signature
events such as High Technology Day and a robust
scholarship program, delivering over $4M in
awards since 1999.
AT&T supports all Employee Groups with
funding, leadership and training. Members
benefit from networking, professional
development and volunteer opportunities.
HACEMOS provides an opportunity to build
relationships outside the workgroup and help
breakdown silos in the company. In addition to
professional development webinars and program
offerings, leadership positions within the Board
and on committees allow members to showcase
leadership skills and build experience. HACEMOS
is active in the local community and often holds
fundraisers and volunteer events, with an
emphasis on education. Members can be part of
a bigger impact to their local community through
volunteerism and working as a group. HACEMOS
prides itself on being a resource to the company
for products, marketing and Hispanic Heritage
Month.
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