Henkel PRIDE LGBTQ+ ERG builds belonging

Henkel Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an important part of company culture.

“They help build community and engage different perspectives with the goal of encouraging positive change within and outside of the company,” said Henkel.

There are 17 ERGs across Henkel North America with more than 1,000 employees participating and “helping us build an inclusive environment and spirit of belonging. Together we are advancing our DEI priorities,” said the firm.

PRIDE ERG is one of those.

“PRIDE is the LGBTQ+ ERG here at Henkel, and it is all about community and connection. PRIDE allows employees to connect with others across the company who share similar experiences and identities,” said the company.

“However, PRIDE is open and welcoming to allies as well, encouraging employees of all backgrounds to get together, form a community and advocate for positive change within the organization,” said Henkel.

PRIDE’s goal is to help Henkel reach its strategic objectives and drive growth by supporting employee recruitment & development, acting as the voice of LGBTQ+ consumers and employees, and providing a supportive community for all, said the firm.

“It offers employees the opportunity to network with others across all business units,” said Henkel, “and to engage with senior leadership to help effectively create change and foster a more inclusive culture within the Henkel workplace.”

PRIDE offers a multitude of ways for members to support the LGBTQ+ community. Some recent favorites include supporting Henkel’s participation in the HRC CEI (Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index), said the company.

Other supportive ways, said the firm, include representing Henkel at the PRIDE Parade in Los Angeles and PRIDE in the Park in Connecticut, and organizing over $60,000 donations over the past three years to LGBTQ+ charities.