Employee resource groups
Diversity, equity and inclusion
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    Employee resource groups



Employee resource groups

Our ERG’s celebrating diversity

We understand that strength lies in difference. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) support each other, and our organisation, to become stronger. They help build awareness and understanding of inclusion and diversity so that everyone can be their true self and reach their full potential.

Each ERG is ran by a committee of colleagues who volunteer from across the company. They develop programmes of activities which further our diversity, equity and inclusion goals. They also provide lots of opportunities for education and engagement on a variety of topics.

  • Enabling

    Our aim is to support an inclusive organisation and enable colleagues with disabilities and/or health challenges to reach their full potential and their true self.

    People often feel uncomfortable talking about disabilities, by being open, more aware and better equipped in declaring disabilities of our own, and by working with and understanding the disabilities or health challenges of others, we support and drive change for a more accessible environment.

  • Enabling

    Supporting and enabling employees impacted by disabilities or health challenges.

    We can often feel uncomfortable talking about disabilities; some of us are worried we’ll say the wrong thing, while others are worried about being treated differently. By being open we can dispel these myths and rumours and be more aware and better equipped in declaring a disability of our own, or in working with and understanding the disability of others.

Global Inspire

Inspire is our social equity and mobility ERG and focuses on the range of social economic barriers and challenges that many people face. We provide development, networking opportunities and promote inclusion as we believe that your parent’s job and income, your educational level, school you attended, accent, or where you are from should not impact the opportunities available to you or your chance of success.

 

 

 

  • Newnet

    We recognise that not all new starters join us from an energy background, so our NewNet ERG supports all new starters by providing opportunities to network and develop careers through training events and operational site visits to broaden exposure to different parts of our business.

    NewNet fosters an environment that enables new starters to make the most of their time at the company, to feel more connected to the people they work with and to use those opportunities to thrive in the process.

WiNG

Women in National Grid (WiNG) aims to attract and create a network of diverse talent to enable us to deliver our strategic priorities to ensure the future stays bright.

We offer training and development, mentoring, allyship, women's health initiatives, and a focus on pipeline, whilst looking to highlight the opportunities within the energy industry to help more women in their career in the energy sector.

We bring the best ideas to the table, to accelerate change and support National Grid in its ambition to become one of the most diverse, equitable and inclusive companies of the 21st century.

Newnet

Helping new colleagues’ network and understand what we offer.

When starting a new role in a new company it can be quite daunting, here you can gain insights into how we operate, understand learning and development pathways, and the opportunity to network. Ultimately helping colleagues to shape their career.

 

 

  • Global Pride

    Our global LGBTQ+ ERG supports LGBTQ+ colleagues, allies, friends and family. Collectively, we share our experiences, embrace our differences and celebrate the value that diversity brings to National Grid.

    Throughout the course of the year we support, educate, and celebrate our LGBTQ+ talent and allies through events, trainings, and more.

  • WiNG

    Women in National Grid’s (WiNG) ambition is to promote equal opportunities for the professional development of women.

    As well as attracting and creating a network of diverse talent to enable us to deliver our strategic priorities to ensure the future stays bright. We offer training and development, mentoring, allyship, annual events and highlighting the opportunities within the energy industry to help encourage more women to choose a career in energy.

Global VERG (Veterans)

Our global Veterans ERG vision is to promote diversity and inclusion by providing opportunities for growth and professional development of Military veterans within National Grid.

We also provide overarching support to charitable organisations within our local regions. The group adds values to the company, our members and the communities they serve.



 

  • ONE

    ONE’s ambition is to support National Grid to be an employer of choice for people from ethnic minority backgrounds so that all levels of our business reflect the communities we serve.

Global WiNTR (Women in Non Traditional Roles)

Women in Non-Traditional roles ERG aims to engage, support and advocate for women who hold non-traditional (STEM) roles within National Grid, and to increase awareness and attract more women to these roles.

Our goal is to strengthen and empower colleagues to capture the career of their choosing. We believe that character and skill, not gender should be the driving force for career advancement.