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, we’ve 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 year’s two-day conference, diversity best practices, professional development, and goal-setting were front and center.
행사 기간 동안 비즈니스 업데이트부터 리더십 및 경력 개발까지 다양한 주제를 다루는 세션이 진행되었습니다. 최고 커뮤니케이션 책임자 로라 넬슨의 사회로 진행된 경영진 인터뷰 세션에서는 닐슨의 CEO 미치 반스와 최고재무책임자 자메어 잭슨이 닐슨과 비즈니스에 있어 ERG의 중요성에 대해 논의했습니다. Mitch와 Jamere는 비즈니스 현황에 대한 개인적인 소회와 메모, 그리고 직원들이 ERG를 일상 업무와 지속적으로 연결할 수 있도록 하는 행동 지침을 공유했습니다. 이 세션은 참석자들이 가장 좋아하는 세션이었으며, ERG 리더들은 세션이 끝난 후 최고 경영진과 연결되었다는 느낌을 받았다고 말했습니다. 여러 분야의 고객 패널리스트들도 이 행사에 참석하여 회사의 다양성 및 포용성 모범 사례를 참석자들과 공유했습니다.
“ERGs are an integral part of our overall D&I [diversity and inclusion) strategy,” said Sherri Dublin, Vice President, Diversity Programs. “These groups are an important resource to leverage and drive innovation, as well as support our business through talent engagement.”
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 Nielsen’s ERGs and other diversity and inclusion initiatives.
