👥 ERG Leadership
Executive Sponsor(s)
- {Executive Sponsor Name(s)}
Group Lead(s)
- {Group Lead Name(s)}
Impact Champions
- {Employee Name(s)}
📍 Group Name Ideas
Professional & Leadership Focused
- Hispanic Leadership Network
- Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Achievement (HOLA)
- Latin Leadership Council
- Latino Leadership Network
- Latinx Professionals Network
Community & Culture Focused
- Unidos @ {Company Name}
- Comunidad @ {Company Name}
- Latin Heritage Network
- Latinx Employee Resource Group
- Hispanic & Latin American Employee Network
- Cultura @ {Company Name}
- Somos {Company Name}
📋 Groups Profile Information
Short Description
{ERG Name} is {Company Name}'s community for Hispanic, Latino/a/e/x employees and allies.
Led by {Employee Names}, our mission is to celebrate Hispanic and Latin American cultures, foster belonging, support professional growth, and create opportunities for connection, learning, and community impact across the organization.
Highlights
🌟 Executive Sponsor
{Name} serves as Executive Sponsor for {ERG Name}.
They are passionate about supporting this community because:
"{Insert quote from sponsor}"
👥 Group Lead Spotlight
{Name} is one of the Group Leads for {ERG Name}.
Their favorite nonprofit is:
{Nonprofit Name}
Their favorite cultural tradition is:
{Tradition, Celebration, or Personal Story}
Suggested Group Statistics
Internal Metrics
- % of employees at {Company Name} who identify as Hispanic/Latino/a/e/x
- Number of ERG members
- Volunteer hours contributed by members
- Donations made through group campaigns
- Event attendance rate
- Activity Feed engagement
Industry Insights
- Hispanic and Latino workers represent approximately 19% of the U.S. labor force, making them one of the fastest-growing segments of the workforce.
- Hispanic professionals remain underrepresented in executive leadership and STEM occupations relative to their workforce participation.
- Latino-owned businesses are among the fastest-growing entrepreneurial communities in the United States.
Tip: Consider combining national trends with your own company metrics to make the data more meaningful and actionable for employees.
💬 Activity Feed Ideas
Use the Activity Feed to celebrate culture and encourage year-round engagement.
Discussion Prompts
- Share a family tradition that has shaped who you are.
- Highlight a Hispanic or Latino leader who inspires you.
- Recommend a favorite book, movie, podcast, or artist.
- Share a nonprofit making an impact in your community.
- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing your story.
Engagement Campaigns
- Employee Storytelling Series
- Heritage Month Spotlights
- Hispanic-Owned Business Showcase
- Recipe & Cultural Traditions Exchange
- Nonprofit Nomination Challenge
❤️ Giving Campaign Ideas
Hispanic Heritage Month Giving Campaign
Support nonprofits focused on:
- Educational equity
- College access and scholarships
- Workforce development
- Immigration services
- Economic opportunity
- Community health
- Youth mentorship
Employee Choice Campaign
Invite employees to nominate and vote on nonprofits that are meaningful to them and their communities.
Local Community Impact Campaign
Focus giving efforts on organizations serving Hispanic and Latino communities in regions where employees live and work.
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
Consider volunteer opportunities such as:
- Youth mentoring
- College application support
- Scholarship review committees
- ESL and language-learning programs
- Financial literacy workshops
- Workforce development initiatives
- Community festivals and cultural events
- Food insecurity programs
🛠️ Recommended Resources
Articles & Research
- Closing the Gap
- Building a Team of Social Impact Champions
- 5 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Work
- Latinx/Hispanic Communities and Mental Health
Videos & Podcasts
- Hispanic and Latino leadership stories
- Hispanic Heritage Month speaker sessions
- Community impact and volunteerism discussions
Educational Resources
- Hispanic Heritage Month educational materials
- Latin American history and culture resources
- Inclusive leadership guides
- Allyship resources
📆 Suggested Events
March / April
- Pan American Day Lunch & Learn
- Cultural Heritage Speaker Session
September 15 – October 15
- Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
- Weekly Employee Speaker Series
- Volunteer Event Supporting Local Communities
- Employee Storytelling Campaign
- Hispanic-Owned Business Spotlight Series
November
- Día de los Muertos Educational Session
- Cultural Awareness Workshop
Throughout the Year
- Executive Fireside Chats
- Professional Development Workshops
- Mentorship Programs
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Community Networking Events
- Nonprofit Spotlight Sessions