Employee Resource Groups

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Action at the St. Louis Fed

Diversity groups in the Eighth District work collaboratively in support of the Bank’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion organizational initiative. Whether it’s through enlightening educational resources, cultural programming or social events, diversity groups provide opportunities for Bank employees to learn more about their peers. Employee resource groups are voluntary, employee-led groups made up of individuals with common interests or shared characteristics.

• Ability Beyond the Label: ABLE promotes awareness and understanding of people with disabilities through advocacy and allyship.
• African American Council of Talented, Innovative and Visionary Employees: AACTIVE supports the African American community at the Bank.
• Asian Employee Resource Group: AERG supports the Asian community at the Bank.
• Central Pride supports LGBTQ+ employees and their allies at the Bank.
• Valuing, Inspiring, Empowering Women: VIEW creates awareness around gender-related issues and experiences at the Bank.
• Serving, Educating, Reaching Veteran Employees: SERVE supports the issues and goals of military veteran employees at the Bank.
• The Mi Gente ERG aims to develop an inclusive network of employees and promote Latino/Hispanic heritage by creating awareness of those cultures and languages while cultivating diversity and the personal and professional development of ERG members.
• Early Professional Initiating Change: EPIC enhances diversity, networking and development among early career professionals at the Bank.

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  Central Pride: A Leader Learns by Listening

  What happens when co-workers are empowered to share new ideas and have brave discussions? A senior St. Louis Fed executive shares her perspective.

• Asian ERG: The Bamboo Ceiling: Addressing Barriers for Asian Americans

  An author shares his thoughtful perspective on how organizations can address cultural and professional barriers that may hinder Asian Americans in the workplace.

• AACTIVE: How to Effectively Manage Your Own Career

  Managing your own career means taking ownership of your professional path. Here’s how to make a plan and tap your colleagues and company resources.

• Helping to SERVE Veterans

  What challenges may veterans encounter when re-entering the civilian workforce? How can firms better support them? Our SERVE employee resource group discusses these and other questions.

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  VIEW: Wisdom and Truth from Women Leaders

  Shattering the glass ceiling: Four St. Louis Fed executives share game-changing moments that helped define their character and shape their careers.

• VIEW: Managing Up: Tips to Use at Work Today

  'Managing up' to your boss is a way to create value. It involves learning your manager’s preferences, strengths and gaps. Here are examples of how to manage up effectively.

• How Our Disability Employee Resource Group Is Creating Allies

  About 40 million Americans live with a disability, census data show. Our employee resource group is focused on raising awareness and removing barriers.

• Meet Mi Gente

  Employee resource group leaders Gabriela Cornelius and Carlos Urrutia discuss their plans to promote professional development and Latino/Hispanic heritage.