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October 18 th , 2011 USBLN Conference: Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Rethink Possible Presented by: Susan Mazrui Dire

October 18 th , 2011 USBLN Conference: Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Rethink Possible Presented by: Susan Mazrui Director, Global Public Policy. 1.

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October 18 th , 2011 USBLN Conference: Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Rethink Possible Presented by: Susan Mazrui Dire

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  1. October 18th, 2011 USBLN Conference: Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Rethink Possible Presented by: Susan Mazrui Director, Global Public Policy 1

  2. AT&T has a commitment to diversity in order to create a better business environment and to be an employer of choice, preferred business partner and contributor to the community.

  3. ERGs @ AT&T:E = More than Employee 3

  4. ERGs @ AT&T = Efforts • AT&T's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) support the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion through their efforts in the workplace, the marketplace, and the community. • The Employee Resource Groups put the power of differences to work in furthering the company's goals, values and interests. • http://att.jobs/employee-resource.aspx 4

  5. 11 ERGs @ AT&T = Engagement • All ERGs are 501(c)(3)s • Serve as advocates for their constituents, support company efforts to create and sustain a diverse workforce and supportive work environment, and serve as sounding boards for the company as well as community ambassadors • Semi-annual meetings between groups’ national presidents and the Chief Diversity Officer; annual meeting with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer • Senior executive champions/advisors who provide information on company initiatives, business goals and direction • Each ERG designates philanthropic endeavors for AT&T Foundation match • 50,000 hours of volunteer time last year and over $282,000is scholarships and other monetary donations. • 2nd Annual Road to Leadership Joint ERG Panel Discussion: November • Annual National ERG Leadership Academy: October 19-21 in Dallas • Brings together top 5 national officers from each ERG for intensive leadership development training

  6. ERGs @ AT&T = Excellence • 3rd Annual ERG Conference: September 9-10 in Dallas • Theme: Engage, Align, Achieve • Attended by 1,000 employees • Brings together all 11 ERGs with senior management (over 70% of senior officers): • Fireside chats with officers & workshops on topics of interest to employees • Leadership development and career forums • Workshops include: • Career path • Skills for the future • Sales and marketing • Technology • Negotiating to YES • Networking for success

  7. ERGs @ AT&T = Everyone • APCA - Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement • AT&T Veterans • Community NETwork - African American Telecommunications Professionals of AT&T • FACES - Filipino American Communications Employees of AT&T • HACEMOS - The Hispanic/Latino Employee Association of AT&T • ICAE - Inter-Tribal Council of AT&T Employees • IDEAL - Individuals with Disabilities Enabling Advocacy Link • LEAGUE at AT&T - Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Allies Organization of AT&T • oxyGEN Young Professionals Inc. • OASIS - Organization of Asian Indians at AT&T • Women of AT&T

  8. ERGs @ AT&T = EnableIDEAL (Individuals with Disabilities Enabling Advocacy Link) • Founded in 1993 • Over 200 members • Across business Units • United States, Puerto Rico and England (London) • Internal resources: accessible product development • External ambassadors: recruiting, marketing and community service • Sponsored Swords to Plowshares through a grant from the AT&T Foundation for a total of $15,000 in past 3 years. • Senior executive champions/advisors who provide information on company initiatives, business goals and direction 8

  9. ERGs @ AT&T = Ecosystem IDEAL supports other corporate disability-inclusive diversity efforts: • AT&T Advisory Panel on Access & Aging • Expert Team on Access & Aging • Film Festival – IDEAL, LEAGUE, ICAE, Community NETwork 9

  10. Q & A’s 10

  11. Thank YouContact InformationSusan Mazrui – susan.mazrui@att.com 11

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