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Asking our Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders to share their favorite thing about being involved with 麻豆传媒视频鈥檚 inclusion culture this year is like gathering brown paper packages tied up with strings. We鈥檝e unwrapped them here to share a few of their favorite things.

Suzanne Barth, 麻豆传媒视频鈥檚 chief people officer, often says: 鈥淚nnovation drives inclusion and inclusion drives innovation.鈥� With her full support, 麻豆传媒视频鈥檚 seven ERGs hosted 14 global events in 2022 that were attended by more than 1,600 #Synizens.

The result was like raindrops on roses: Our volunteer leaders nourished our diverse culture with mission-driven events, intentional connections, and a variety of perspectives. (Read more about our culture of giving here.)

Mission-driven Leadership

BEN & Friends co-chair Kelley Grayson says a few of her favorite things about leading the ERG are being exposed to topics and ideas from others鈥� perspectives鈥�things that make her go 鈥楬mmm鈥�I didn鈥檛 know that!鈥� and connecting with co-workers that she wouldn鈥檛 normally get to work with to plan global events.

BEN & Friends ERG鈥檚 mission is to support the commitment to increased diversity and the inclusion of 麻豆传媒视频鈥檚 Black colleagues.

Women In Tech ERG co-chair Sandee Powers says her favorite thing was learning about the many different women’s accomplishments in tech while researching for International Women’s Day and Women鈥檚 History Month.

Women In Tech ERG鈥檚 mission is to provide a platform for the ongoing engagement and advancement of women in technology (WIT), and provide opportunities for networking, support, and collaboration in support of WIT around the globe.

Intentional Connections

麻豆传媒视频鈥檚 Intergenerational ERG chair Juan Carlos Valerio says his favorite thing is seeing the team getting engaged and involved in different activities that bring us together and unveil the human side of 麻豆传媒视频.

Intergenerational ERG鈥檚 mission is to facilitate intergeneration teamwork and collaboration among all of 麻豆传媒视频’s generations in the workplace to remain #StrongerTogether.

F.I.T. Fam ERG co-chair Christa Turner says a few of her favorite things are meeting like-minded colleagues who join together around wellness. 鈥淏eing able to support 麻豆传媒视频 in their desire to focus on wellbeing is exciting and fun,鈥� she says.

F.I.T. Fam ERG co-chair Lauren Yealdhall says her favorite thing is connection: 鈥淚 love being a part of the F.I.T. FAM ERG because I felt very siloed on my project life and the ERG has opened me up to great networking opportunities within 麻豆传媒视频. I am grateful for these new connections.鈥�

F.I.T. Fam stands for 鈥淔itness Inspiration Team.鈥� This group is new in 2022 and was created to support the holistic fitness of our 麻豆传媒视频 family by inspiring all aspects of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Variety of Perspectives

Luz Hormazabal, HOLA chair, was easily able to remember her favorite things: 鈥淭here are many things I find important about ERGs 鈥� like helping to create a culture of inclusion, bringing awareness about hidden or difficult cultural topics in the workplace, helping colleagues feel connected through a common cause or interest, promoting allyship and collaboration, building a work culture that is honest and transparent where people feel comfortable being themselves.

鈥淏ut what I have certainly enjoyed the most has been creating visibility for colleagues who are active but not necessarily seen,鈥� Luz adds. 鈥淲e organized and launched the Latin & Hispanic Heritage Month at 麻豆传媒视频 in 2022 where each one of the HOLA! committee members played a part, with the result of showcasing to the entire company how talented, fun, and smart they are beyond their role at the company.鈥�

HOLA! ERG鈥檚 mission is to create a supportive environment for the Latin & Hispanic community and contribute to their professional success as well as to 麻豆传媒视频鈥檚 business goals. To raise understanding of our diverse cultures and eliminate stereotypes through education about the cultural diversity across the Latin & Hispanic population.

Drew McMillan, LGBTQIA+ chair, enjoys bringing employees together in unity, support, and encouragement of our fellow LGBTQIA+ Synizens who share their rich heritage and talents with 麻豆传媒视频 every day.

LGBTQIA+ ERG鈥檚 mission is to identify ways we can continue to support and include LGBTQIA+ employees in our business and continue our commitment to making 麻豆传媒视频 feel like home to all.

Ed Bennett, Proud to Serve chair, is an Army Reserves veteran who says his favorite thing about leading this group is the support from 麻豆传媒视频 leadership that allows him to carry the torch and demonstrate our commitment to those who have served in military forces around the globe.

Proud to Serve ERG鈥檚 mission is to foster an inclusive work environment that supports the recruitment, retention, and professional advancement of military veterans across all countries and at all levels.

As 2022 wraps up, we know that the culture at 麻豆传媒视频 is enhanced by the efforts of these volunteer leaders. 鈥淲atching these leaders embrace their group鈥檚 mission and work to provide meaningful and relevant events for the larger organization 鈥� above and beyond their professional roles at 麻豆传媒视频 鈥� has definitely been one of my favorite things this year,鈥� says Amy Van Vleck, internal and executive communications manager. And, as our silver-white winters melt into springs, we look forward to another productive and inspiring workplace in 2023.

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