At our offices around the world, employees recently shared food, participated in cultural traditions and celebrated the dawn of the “Year of the Dog,” commemorating Lunar New Year. Celebrations such as these connect our global workforce to our overall diversity and inclusion mission of ensuring each associate feels empowered to bring their whole self to work.
In the U.S. and Canada, our Asian Affinity Link (AAL) employee resource group (ERG) led several Lunar New Year celebrations. At our Global Technology & Innovation Center (GTIC) in Oldsmar, Fla., employees from all backgrounds gathered to view a martial arts performance from the Mount Song Martial Arts Academy, as well as a traditional Lion Dance. In addition to the two performances, customary red envelopes containing Chinese Yuan were handed out to attendees, which gave them a unique and authentic glimpse of traditional Lunar New Year celebrations.
同时，在辛辛那提和安大略省万锦市的办事处，员工们参加了以分享地道美食和甜点以及玩琐事游戏为重点的活动，以了解更多有关节日的信息。我们的 ERG 运营理念的一个重要支柱就是教育和参与，通过这样的活动，我们的 ERG 领导和成员利用他们的文化智商丰富了同事们的经验。
"农历新年是来自不同亚洲背景的尼尔森员工庆祝的最重要活动之一，"尼尔森咨询服务高级副总裁、AAL执行赞助商Niva Shrestha说。"我们的亚非法律协会领导和成员已经确保将这一节日融入我们的集体日历中，即使是那些第一次过节的人也能了解其传统和意义。
尼尔森的农历新年庆祝活动不仅限于办公室。作为 "全心全意 "健康计划的一部分，洛杉矶的 AAL 成员组队参加了洛杉矶唐人街鞭炮五公里长跑活动。
亚非法律协会在美国举办的每项农历新年活动都旨在帮助那些具有亚洲文化传统的员工庆祝这一节日，并与其他员工分享这一喜悦。在全球范围内，亚洲各地办事处的员工在与亲朋好友欢度 "狗年 "之前，也在办公室里度过了难忘的时光。
“While AAL-organized events were primarily focused in North America, the cultural exchange they fostered was an incredible example of Nielsen’s global reach and scope,” said Diane Sare, Program Specialist for Diversity & Inclusion. “In celebrating the dawn of the ‘Year of the Dog,’ associates were connected across continents, showcasing the dedication and power of our ERG leaders and members.”
