Employee Resource Groups / Affinity Groups

3M’s Employee Resource Groups / Affinity Groups are champions of the groups they represent. They help provide mentoring relationships and allow members opportunities to share information. The Employee Resource Groups / Affinity Groups fulfill a variety of purposes that include:

• Serving as an educational resource and/or mentor to 3M and its membership.
• Participating in community outreach.
• Supporting personal and professional development.

Members of the Employee Resource Groups also participate in the Human Resources Advisory Committee on Diversity. This Committee promotes understanding and respect for differences among employees, and fosters inclusiveness throughout the company. The Human Resources Advisory Committee on Diversity also helps create an environment in which all employees can contribute fully to 3M’s success by providing input and counsel on Human Resources policy decisions including recruitment, retention and employee development. This group ensures that a broad range of perspectives are represented and respected.

3M’s Employee Resource Groups / Affinity Groups include:

African American Society

China Club

Disability Advisory Committee

Latino Resource Group

Native American Council

People Like Us (PLUS) - GLBT

South Asia Society

Women's Leadership Network

Team Austin: This Action Council for Inclusive Leadership in Austin, Texas, serves as an umbrella organization for Employee Resource Groups in Austin.

More teams support regions of interest …
In addition, teams of employees come together around specific opportunities within their regions of interest. For example, 3M Team Africa members work together in support of business growth opportunities that match 3M’s technological capabilities with Africa’s needs. The 3M China Support Team is made up of employees who volunteer to serve as consultants and participants in projects to help support business growth for 3M China.