At Nielsen, our employee resource groups (ERGs) play a crucial role in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. And with more than 100 ERG chapters in 70% of the countries where we operate and more than 8,000 associates belonging to an ERG, they have a big effect. These groups are catalysts to cultivating an inclusive environment where employees create, innovate and provide useful solutions that connect fellow colleagues, clients, consumers and communities.
For the ninth year in a row, weโve hosted an annual ERG Leadership Summit to support our ERG leaders and showcase the importance of having associates of diverse backgrounds recognized and included for the overall success of the company. At this yearโs two-day conference, diversity best practices, professional development, and goal-setting were front and center.
Durante l'evento, le sessioni hanno affrontato una serie di argomenti, dagli aggiornamenti aziendali allo sviluppo della leadership e della carriera. In una sessione di interviste con i vertici aziendali, moderata dal Chief Communications Officer Laura Nelson, il CEO di Nielsen Mitch Barns e il CFO Jamere Jackson hanno discusso l'importanza degli ERG per Nielsen e la sua attivitร . Sia Mitch che Jamere hanno condiviso un mix di riflessioni personali e note sullo stato dell'azienda, oltre a un invito all'azione per i nostri dipendenti affinchรฉ continuino a collegare gli ERG ai loro ruoli quotidiani. Questa sessione si รจ rivelata una delle preferite dai partecipanti, con i leader ERG che si sono sentiti in contatto con la direzione generale. All'evento hanno partecipato anche i panelist dei clienti provenienti da tutte le nostre aree di attivitร , che hanno condiviso con i partecipanti le best practice delle loro aziende in materia di diversitร e inclusione.
โERGs are an integral part of our overall D&I [diversity and inclusion) strategy,โ said Sherri Dublin, Vice President, Diversity Programs. โThese groups are an important resource to leverage and drive innovation, as well as support our business through talent engagement.โ
During the summit, MOSAIC (Multinational Organization Supporting an Inclusive Culture), which launched this month in the U.K., made its formal debut to the Nielsen ERG family as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Also, the SABLE (Sustaining Active Black Leadership and Engagement) and PRIDE (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Allies) ERGs each celebrated their 10-year anniversaries as Nielsen ERGs. (HOLA [Hispanic Organization of Leaders in Action] is our oldest ERG and celebrated 10 years in 2016.) Learn more about Nielsenโs ERGs and other diversity and inclusion initiatives.
