Bank of America
Established in 2003 with over 17,300
members comprised of 39 chapters
including a virtual chapter across 21 states,
Bank of America’s employee resource group,
the Hispanic/Latino Organization for
Leadership & Advancement (HOLA) is
committed to making Bank of America the
best place for Hispanic/Latino employees to
work and grow professionally by inspiring
and fostering an inclusive environment for all
employees in support of the bank’s purpose
and strategy. HOLA is proud to have broad
representation across all lines of business
and levels of the company, including
mid-to-upper senior management, including
214 Senior Hispanic/Latino leaders. Being a
diverse and inclusive company has been a
long-time priority for Bank of America.
Through programs that support their
employees and in response to issues that
impact communities around the world, Bank
of America’s approach to diversity and
inclusion (D&I) starts at the top with CEO
Brian Moynihan who chairs the Global
Diversity & Inclusion Council (GDIC). HOLA
provides feedback and is invited to engage in
internal and external diversity issues,
including Spanish language accessibility,
public policy and workplace culture. Overall,
HOLA strives to make a positive impact to
Bank of America’s business strategy while
strengthening the company brand through
community engagement.
Fannie Mae
General Motors
Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands has the most impactful,
energized and inclusive culture in food. Established
in the 1990s, with more than 100 members
throughout the country, Conagra’s Latino
Leadership Employee Resource Group (CLLERG)
strives to be the Latino catalyst for employee
development, business growth and community
impact. Its cross-functional leadership team is
comprised of individuals representing Supply
Chain, Finance, Brand, Legal, and Sales
departments. With a belief that diversity inspires
innovation, CLLERG serves as strategic partner
within Conagra to unlock growth while educating
employees on the importance of a diverse
workplace. The ERG has also forged meaningful
partnerships with community organizations to
create mentorship programs and coordinate
volunteer projects to help combat food insecurity.
CLLERG drives inclusiveness within Conagra
through the lens of its timeless values, which
include integrity, broad-mindedness, and
leadership.
One of Fannie Mae’s 11 ERGs, the Hispanic ERG
is employee-initiated, employee-led, and fully
supported by Fannie Mae, through the Office of
Minority and Women Inclusion. Fannie Mae’s
Hispanic ERG was established more than 20 years
ago and has more than 300 members in five
states. The Hispanic ERG provides a forum for
members to come together to support professional
growth and development, cultural awareness,
education, and community service, and to network
across the organization. Members also have an
opportunity to interact with leadership and
build informal mentor/mentee relationships. The
company’s ERG is helping Fannie Mae, one of the
most diverse financial services companies, further
its diversity and inclusion objectives.
With a mission to serve GM and the Latino
community by attracting, engaging, and
developing Latino employees, the General
Motors Latino Network (GMLN) aligns with
GM’s strategic priorities and focuses on
three key pillars in their efforts; Talent
(professional development and growth),
Market (product ambassadors & community
support), and Culture (helping build an
inclusive environment and being a resource
regarding the Latino culture). The GM Latino
Network (GMLN) was founded in 1999 and
currently has 4,720 Latino members. The
GMLN holds a seat on the GM ERG Council,
which is a forum that brings together the 11
General Motors ERGs on a monthly cadence
to share best practices, identify collaboration
opportunities, and provide updates on
planned activities.
This year the GMLN proactively drove
diversity and inclusion efforts by offering
programs such as unconscious bias training
and a panel discussion on Diversity Equity &
Inclusion with the GM Chief of Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion. GMLN also plays a
critical role on building and growing Latino
talent through its recruitment and mentoring
efforts. Investing resources on talent
strengthens the company’s competitive
advantage, drives innovation and fosters a
learning environment.
GMLN’s success depends on the
relationships inside and outside the
company. With a vision of being the business
familia of choice for Latinos, the GMLN
works to serve and improve the
communities in which they live and work
while helping to build the next generation of
Latino talent.
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