Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups that foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with organizational mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Other benefits include the development of future leaders, increased employee engagement, and expanded marketplace reach.
AFRICAN AMERICAN EMPLOYEE GROUP (AAEG)
MISSION: To assist BASF in implementing programs that attract, develop, promote, and retain African-American employees in response to rapidly changing workplace demographics.
SIGNATURE EVENTS: Alfred Chisholm Memorial Scholarship, You Be the Chemist Science Education Program (grades 5-8), Professional Bridges Career Development Series
ALLCHEMIE (LGBT)
MISSION: To focus on creating an inclusive work environment that address the challenges of changing business, family, and social environments.
SIGNATURE EVENTS: June Pride Events, LGBT Conferences and Recruiting Events, North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Sponsor
ASIAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY (ABC)
MISSION: To assist BASF in implementing programs that attract, develop, promote, and retain Asian employees in support of BASF’s global “We create chemistry” strategic principle “We form the best team.”
SIGNATURE EVENTS: Lunar New Year Celebration, Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Tea Time Dialogue Forums, Career Development Workshops
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS AND FRIENDS (EP&F)
MISSION: To provide career enrichment opportunities for all employees at various stages of their careers in support of BASF’s efforts to attract, develop and retain talent.
SIGNATURE EVENTS: Build-A-Bike Annual Event, Career Conversations over Coffee, Speed Networking, Running Desk
Women in BASF
MISSION: To help BASF implement programs that attract, develop, promote and retain women in response to the changing markets. The programs offered through WIB help address the challenges of a changing economic, business and social landscape.
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Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities (AVID)
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MILITARY VETERANS EMPLOYEE GROUP (VETS)
MISSION: To honor BASF’s commitment to Diversity + Inclusion by connecting and leveraging veteran employees through focused networking, recruiting, and community outreach, all in support of our strategic aim to “Form the Best Team”.
SIGNATURE EVENTS: Military Focused Recruiting Events, Veterans Day Ceremonies
Diversity & Inclusion Council
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LATIN AMERICAN EMPLOYEE GROUP (LAEG)
MISSION: To empower LAEG members by facilitating inclusion, development, and cultural awareness to attract, develop, promote, and retain Latino employees.
SIGNATURE EVENTS: Career Development, Executive Panel, Hispanic Heritage Month, Community Outreach – BASF Science Education Grants
RTP Sustainability Group
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Toastmasters
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Parents at BASF
MISSION: To support our working parents to make career aspirations fit with the adventure of parenthood, by providing relevant information, programs and connections that enable success both at home and at work.
SIGNATURE EVENTS: Parent focused education sessions, Working family events
Employee Activity Association
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Community Outreach
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Innovation Team
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