Examples of Hispanic ERGs (with Mission Statements)
Henkel
¡Unidos! is the Hispanic/Latinx ERG at Henkel. With a mission to give every Henkel employee the opportunity to connect and thrive by celebrating and harnessing the strength of the Hispanic/Latino community, ¡Unidos! offers opportunities to network and collaborate. Their mission statement reads as follows:
¡Unidos! means “together,” so it is fitting that our ¡Unidos! ERG shares Henkel’s belief that joining together to celebrate the richness of our cultures and contributions will lead to a stronger and more inclusive Henkel. ¡Unidos! facilitates personal growth opportunities that help build leadership skills, public speaking, project management and networking.
Corning
Corning’s Employee Resource Groups help to promote the heritage of each Hispanic or Latino ethnicity by sharing their culture and through their offerings of educational opportunities, networking, cultural events, and social gatherings. Their Hispanic ERG is called Global Latino Advancement and Success Society (GLASS). Their mission statement reads as follows:
GLASS represents the Latino employees of Corning and work to promote the advancement, talent recruitment, retention, and professional development of the Latino employees. [GLASS] also work to raise cultural awareness for the Latino employees.
Nike
The Latino & Friends Network (LAFN) is an inclusive group of both Latinos and non-Latinos from around the world within the NIKE, Inc. family.
They leverage their unique skills and contributions to create opportunities for professional success and infuse their passions for art, food, music, and community into their work.
Bank of America
Bank of America’s Hispanic ERG is called Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement (HOLA). Their mission statement is as follows:
HOLA is committed to helping Bank of America attract, engage, develop and retain its Hispanic/Latino employees. HOLA provides a forum through which its members can gain access to mentoring and networking opportunities with senior leaders at the bank and participate in community service. Every year, HOLA hosts local and virtual events around the country in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, including family picnics, presentations by community leaders and signature cultural events.
Citrix
Citrix’s Hispanic ERG - Citrix Latino Professionals - is responsible for “promoting awareness on Latino issues and fostering a sense of community and belonging at Citrix.”
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola’s Hispanic + Leadership Inclusion Network enables The Coca‑Cola Company to capture business opportunities and accelerate growth in the U.S. Hispanic market by recruiting, retaining and developing the best Hispanic talent and by sharing Hispanic culture and insights across the organization.
CVS Health
CVS believes it’s important to offer programs that help their employees develop and grow professionally, while also providing the opportunity to connect with one another through a particular affinity, culture or perspective. The description for Juntos, their Hispanic ERG reads as follows:
A multicultural organization comprised of members of Latin ethnicities. The group cultivates and fosters a positive ecosystem where Latin culture awareness promotes inclusivity through partnership opportunities in our Latin communities reinforced through colleague empowerment.
Dell
Dell believes that “ERGs are the connective tissue of [their] culture. They are the vehicle by which [their] team members connect beyond their daily work. ERGs also serve as a great tool for increasing global cross-cultural understanding and communication skills that provide a critical advantage, benefiting both [their] team members and customers.” The mission statement of Latino connection, their Hispanic ERG reads as follows:
Promotes cultural awareness and develops engaged and empowered leaders across the Latino community.
