What is the ERG experience at Mizuho? Watch as members of M-WIN, PRIDE, MADE, MAAP, and UNIDOS talk about why they joined.
Jean Lam MacInnes:
I'm Jean Lam MacInnes.
Tori Cherrington:
I am Tori Cherrington. ERG is our employee-led groups where employees exercise their creativity in areas that they feel really passionate about.
Jean Lam MacInnes:
I like what you said about the passion because it also gives them an avenue to pursue some of those passions, whether it's cultural awareness, engagement, education, just getting together for a good night of music and food.
Albert Hernandez:
My name's Albert Hernandez.
Abigail Hall:
My name is Abigail Hall. That first event, I know I was young and intimidated a little bit, and I felt like it helped me break out of my shell and create a more holistic perspective.
Albert Hernandez:
Most financial service firms change their logos for Pride Month. That year, I brought up Pride Month, and in a very short window of time, we were actually able to change the logo to the rainbow colors.
M. Estefania Michel Ortega:
I am Estefania Michel.
Chessie Williams:
I'm Chessie Williams. What drew me to an ERG group was working with a group of individuals who were raising the profile. Having an ally who can respect the cultural capital is important. There's strength in numbers. There's strength in different ideas.
M. Estefania Michel Ortega:
I agree, and I shared that experience. You have to be very passionate about this. It's also a way to put your money where your mouth is.
Kevin Fung:
I'm Kevin Fung. Mizuho has a welcoming environment and allows me to be my true self, coming together with fellow colleagues to talk about important topics that may affect us.
Abigail Hall:
ERGs have helped me, I think, develop some more confidence in feeling like I have people who I can trust and reach out to.
Albert Hernandez:
It's really about being an agent of change.
M. Estefania Michel Ortega:
It's just like there are many layers to what a person can be. I'm multidimensional.
Chessie Williams:
We can't bring our best selves to an organization unless we are seen, unless there's visibility.
Kevin Fung:
At Mizuho, I feel like I'm a part of the team.
Tori Cherrington:
If you feel like you can be you and you don't have to check yourself at the door, then I think that helps you perform better too in your day-to-day job.
Jean Lam MacInnes:
It's a way to really, to your point, put yourself out there, follow your passions, do some good, and follow your heart. But that's so cheesy.
Tori Cherrington:
No, I love that.