Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Our approach from the start of our journey was to learn from others in order to accelerate our progress, as well as obtaining input from our employees. ERGs are voluntary groups organized, led and formed by Barilla people all around the world, with the aim of encouraging an even more inclusive corporate culture and to boost the change within the Company, from the theme of disability through to that of LGBTQ+ rights.
USA
Alleanza, to support Latino and African-American minorities.
Greece
Armonia, to promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Italy, USA, Central Europe
Balance, to promote gender equality and the right worklife balance.
Russia
Bridge, for the development and promotion of a safe and inclusive workplace.
Australia, Asia, Africa
Connect, to promote a workplace that cultivates and respects the free expression of all faiths, religions or creeds.
Australia, Asia, Africa
Hand in Hand, to promote gender diversity and equal opportunities.
Canada, France
Inclusivo, to promote an inclusive place of work for all employees.
Spain
[email protected], to promote an open and inclusive environment and capitalize on the added value generated by all kinds of diversity.
USA
Insieme, to promote diversity and equal opportunities in production plants.
USA
Pulse, to promote diversity and equal opportunities in production plants.
Brazil
Respeito, to protect and respect personal differences in the workplace.
Italy, France
Thisability, dedicated to issues related to disabilities.
Nordic countries
Together, to promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Italy, France, Germany, USA
Voce, to discuss LGBTQ+ issues.
Italy
Welcome Home, to promote a multicultural workplace.
Italy
Young, to support differences between different generations in the company.
We have promoted the establishment and development of 16 ERGs, which are developed and led by employees and include more than 1,300 participants worldwide
"The Barilla Employee Resource Groups are a key component of our inclusion strategy. I am proud of our employees, who have always worked to promote positive changes within our organization. We want people to bring the wealth of diversity into our business. So we encourage all colleagues to join our ERGs"
Claudio Colzani, CEO, Barilla Group
In today's world the most successful companies are those the ones that bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the challenges. Gender diversity is directly linked to the company's ability to deliver value, however studies have shown that culturally within the region we live in there are biases toward women in leadership positions.
Donna al-bu-saidi, business development manager, barilla group
"The senior leadership at Barilla is deeply grateful to all our people who are leading or are actively involved in our Employee Resource Groups. These employee-led teams give voice to underrepresented groups, and through their work our company becomes a better place for all employees."
TALITA RAMOS ERICKSON, CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER, BARILLA GROUP
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We have learned a lot and made significant progress in Diversity and Inclusion over the past few years, but we still have a lot of work to do and are committed to continue progressing in this culture change journey.
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