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 (ERG) support each, 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 activity, which further our DEI goals and provide lots of opportunities for all of us to engage on different topics.

  • Asian Leadership Association

    Our vision is to provide a forum for Asian colleagues to develop the skills necessary for leadership, career, fulfilment, personal growth and cultural awareness. We are a resource to help fellow colleagues understand the needs and diversity of the Asian community.

  • Asian Leadership Association

    Our vision is to provide a forum for Asian colleagues to develop the skills necessary for leadership, career, fulfilment, personal growth and cultural awareness. We are a resource to help fellow colleagues understand the needs and diversity of the Asian community.

Women in Networks

Our vision is to help make national Grid a place where women excel professionally and personally. Our events and activities provide an environment to foster awareness, insight, and information for women at national grid, enabling personal and professional development.

 

 

 

  • Women in Networks

    Our vision is to help make national Grid a place where women excel professionally and personally. Our events and activities provide an environment to foster awareness, insight, and information for women at national grid, enabling personal and professional development.

  • Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG)

    Our global Veterans ERG vision is to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion by providing opportunities for growth and professional development of Military veterans, reservist, and their families, within National Grid. We also provide overarching support to charitable organisations within our local jurisdictions. The group adds values to the company, our members and the communities we serve.

  • Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG)

    Our global Veterans ERG vision is to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion by providing opportunities for growth and professional development of Military veterans, reservist, and their families, within National Grid. We also provide overarching support to charitable organisations within our local jurisdictions. The group adds values to the company, our members and the communities we serve.

Alliance of Black Professionals

The purpose of our Alliance of black professionals (ABP) network, is to increase career progression and create a community that attracts, supports, empowers and retains Black talent. We provide professional development, cultural experiences, and career networking opportunities that promote inclusion. The network will also support the economic development of the communities we serve.

 


 

  • Alliance of Black Professionals

    The purpose of our Alliance of black professionals (ABP) network, is to increase career progression and create a community that attracts, supports, empowers and retains Black talent. We provide professional development, cultural experiences, and career networking opportunities that promote inclusion. The network will also support the economic development of the communities we serve.

  • First Nations

    Our goal is to share our traditional values with colleagues across the organization. The group will share knowledge and build cultural awareness through community engagement and social events. As a result, we hope to foster an inclusive work environment bringing more diversity to our leadership teams, with a particular focus on Native American Indian (NAI) career progression.

  • First Nations

    Our goal is to share our traditional values with colleagues across the organization. The group will share knowledge and build cultural awareness through community engagement and social events. As a result, we hope to foster an inclusive work environment bringing more diversity to our leadership teams, with a particular focus on Native American Indian (NAI) career progression.

Global Pride

Pride, our LGBTQ+ network, is an ERG that supports LGBTQ+ colleagues, allies, friends and family. Collectively, we share our experience, embrace our differences and celebrate the value that diversity brings to National Grid. We are a resource to the business to offer support, educate and to celebrate out LGBT+ talents.

 

 

 

  • Global Pride

    Pride, our LGBTQ+ network, is an ERG that supports LGBTQ+ colleagues, allies, friends and family. Collectively, we share our experience, embrace our differences and celebrate the value that diversity brings to National Grid. We are a resource to the business to offer support, educate and to celebrate out LGBT+ talents.

  • Hispanic Professional Association

    The Hispanic professional Association (HPA), is an ERG dedicated to developing leaders. We support National Grid’s inclusion and diversity efforts and help recruit and retain Latino identified talent. We promote and celebrate Latino cultural diversity. Our programs are employee focused, practical and relevant. The HPA is a networking vehicle with members representing many cultures and backgrounds.

  • Hispanic Professional Association

    The Hispanic professional Association (HPA), is an ERG dedicated to developing leaders. We support National Grid’s inclusion and diversity efforts and help recruit and retain Latino identified talent. We promote and celebrate Latino cultural diversity. Our programs are employee focused, practical and relevant. The HPA is a networking vehicle with members representing many cultures and backgrounds.

Balance

The Balance employee resource group aims to help colleagues manage change and bring their whole selves to work while balancing work and life goals. We encourage colleagues to share ideas around striking the right balance to live our lives in health, productive ways. Our vision is to create a company culture that supports work-life balance.

 



 

  • Balance

    The Balance employee resource group aims to help colleagues manage change and bring their whole selves to work while balancing work and life goals. We encourage colleagues to share ideas around striking the right balance to live our lives in health, productive ways. Our vision is to create a company culture that supports work-life balance.

  • Women in Non-Traditional Roles (WiNTR)

    Women in Non-Traditional Roles (WiNTR) is an ERG which aims to engage , support and advocate for women who hold non-traditional roles within National Grid, and to increase awareness and attract more women to these roles. WiNTR’s 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.

  • Women in Non-Traditional Roles (WiNTR)

    Women in Non-Traditional Roles (WiNTR) is an ERG which aims to engage , support and advocate for women who hold non-traditional roles within National Grid, and to increase awareness and attract more women to these roles. WiNTR’s 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.

NewNet

NewNet works to enhance colleagues business awareness, broaden their network of contacts and provide opportunities to get involved in activities outside of your network.

 

 



 

 

  • NewNet

    NewNet works to enhance colleagues business awareness, broaden their network of contacts and provide opportunities to get involved in activities outside of your network.

  • Enabling Disability Confidence

    Our vision is to foster a more inclusive workplace in which the full abilities of all colleagues are unleashed and where applicants with disabilities and caregivers are supported.

     

     

     

  • Enabling Disability Confidence

    Our vision is to foster a more inclusive workplace in which the full abilities of all colleagues are unleashed and where applicants with disabilities and caregivers are supported.

Veterans employment and empowerment

From the front lines to the power lines, recruiting veterans is the right thing to do and it's a smart business decision, for our company, our industry, and our nation. A skilled energy workforce is critical to our success, and we know military service has given veterans the training, experience, discipline, and leadership skills we need to help us succeed.

  • Troops to Energy

    National Grid partnered with the Center for Energy Workforce Development and other utilities across the country to help create the Troops to Energy Jobs (T2E) initiative. As a result, we’ve increased our veteran hires from just over 100 in 2013 to 435 today. We use the T2E website to successfully match veterans and service members’ skill sets to positions within the industry, ranging from field operations, engineers, and analysts to the executive boardroom.

  • Troops to Energy

    National Grid partnered with the Center for Energy Workforce Development and other utilities across the country to help create the Troops to Energy Jobs (T2E) initiative. As a result, we’ve increased our veteran hires from just over 100 in 2013 to 435 today. We use the T2E website to successfully match veterans and service members’ skill sets to positions within the industry, ranging from field operations, engineers, and analysts to the executive boardroom.

Veteran to Veteran

The Veteran to Veteran (V2V) “buddy system” is an optional program that provides new veteran hires with resources and support to successfully transition from the military to National Grid. This program is supported by the Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG). Each new hire is assigned a “buddy” in their work location who has a similar background, and who can offer ongoing advice and guidance as new veteran employees settle into their jobs. Buddies also provide information and resources on our corporate culture (including leadership qualities and Line of Sight), as well as guidelines for ethical behaviour, inside the company and out.

Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG)

Nearly 400 members strong, VERG's mission is to foster an inclusive environment that promotes personal and professional development opportunities for military veterans. We work closely with HR to strengthen veteran employment opportunities through targeted recruiting and supportive onboarding and are actively involved in veteran hiring events.

VERG has a strong community presence, with members participating in charitable activities ranging from Habitat to Humanity house builds and veteran stand downs, to Welcome Home Wounded Warrior events and volunteering at the VA hospital. Recently, VERG was the recipient of the 2017 Chairman’s Awards in Exceeding for Our Communities, the highest National Grid Award for going above and beyond.