BUILDING COMMUNITY & BELONGING Employee Resource Groups Champions for corporate culture Dell has 13 ERGs with more than 470 chapters in 76 countries across four Dell’s corporate culture benefits from the dedicated efforts of some of our most engaged regions. team members, the Culture, Diversity & Inclusion (CD&I) Champions. This group of more than 1,300 team members puts their beliefs into action, serving as brand enthusiasts who ERGs saw significant gains in understand the business imperative behind diversity and inclusion. They work to amplify participation during the global pandemic our stories and messages on social channels, support corporate observances and raise as the need for community and awareness about educational opportunities and CD&I programs. connection increased. Exponential growth noted for Planet ERG (over 6,000) and GenNext ERG “I believe people who participate Learning about differences (over 5,000.) in ERGs help to shift corporate Victor Yeung began working for Dell 14 years ERGs partner with Dell on corporate culture for all team members. ago and credits Dell’s people-first philosophy for observances including Black History Belonging to a nonaffiliate ERG his longevity. It’s also a strength he’s seen shine Month, International Women’s Day, Asian through the challenges of the past few years. Pacific American Heritage Month, Pride helps me in my career and my Victor knew his experience launching the Greater Month, Earth Day, International Day of understanding, as much as it helps China chapter of the Conexus ERG would be Persons with a Disability, Veterans Day beneficial when he heard the Women in Action and Hispanic Heritage Month. the women we support.” ERG’s APJ & Greater China chapters were looking for leadership. VICTOR YEUNG SENIOR MANAGER, ACCOUNT SERVICES MANAGEMENT Victor also sees a distinct business advantage to (ASIA PACIFIC, JAPAN AND CHINA) participating in ERGs. “ERGs are a great resource for learning how different cultures operate, even within the same region. For example, some cultures are shy and others are very outspoken. When you learn about those differences, you can adapt your behavior to help improve communication strategies and outcomes across them, with coworkers and customers, too.” INTRO OUR PLAN GOALS DASHBOARD ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY CULTIVATING INCLUSION TRANSFORMING LIVES ETHICS & PRIVACY SUPPLY CHAIN BY THE NUMBERS APPENDIX 79
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