Where Your Voice Matters: 6 Companies Empowering Talent Through ERGs
Feeling valued and supported in your career starts with working in an environment where your voice actually matters. Whether you are advocating for fresh ideas, seeking mentorship, or looking for a community that aligns with your identity, a company's commitment to culture makes all the difference. That is why so many women job seekers prioritize employers with strong Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and employee-centered initiatives.
ERGs do more than build community—they drive meaningful organizational change, foster leadership pathways, and ensure that diverse perspectives are represented at every level. From women's leadership networks to multicultural and allyship groups, these employee-led communities give team members a dedicated platform to share experiences, build networks, and directly influence workplace culture.
This July, we are spotlighting six forward-thinking companies that are actively investing in ERGs and initiatives designed to make every employee feel heard, supported, and empowered to succeed. If you are ready for a workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work, explore open roles at these top employers below.
ASML
We believe that technology can be a force for good in the world.
We enable groundbreaking technology to solve some of society's toughest challenges. Together with our partners, we provide leading patterning solutions that drive the advancement of microchips.
OUR VALUES
We Challenge
Say it can't be done. We dare you. We bravely challenge boundaries and question the status quo because we believe that tomorrow can always be better than today. We eagerly refine our ideas and processes, pushing technology and results to new limits.
We Collaborate
We collaborate to tap into our collective potential. Together with our ecosystem of customers, partners and stakeholders, we expand our knowledge and skills, by learning from each other and sharing approaches to create the best solutions for ASML as a whole.
We Care
As an industry leader, we act with integrity and respect, realizing that our impact extends beyond technology to people, society and the planet. We take personal responsibility to create a safe, inclusive and trusting environment for employees from all backgrounds. Within our global community, everyone is encouraged to speak up, contribute ideas, make mistakes and grow.
Shell
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where women can thrive. We offer flexible working, mentoring, and leadership development programs to support women at every stage of their careers. We believe that diverse teams deliver better results and foster innovation. Our women employees share how they are empowered to grow, lead, and make an impact. We are proud of our inclusive culture and the opportunities we provide for women to succeed. At Shell, we are building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute fully.
American Family Insurance
At American Family Insurance we believe your unique ideas, background, experience and passions are vital to our company and customers’ success. Driven by a culture of diversity, inclusion and respect, we are proud of our ongoing commitment to racially, ethnically and gender diverse talent – and passionate about building opportunities for women to secure and thrive in leadership roles.
We understand that working in today’s world means supporting you differently. That’s why we go beyond comprehensive health coverage and a 401(k) plan to offer a suite of modern benefits that promote workplace flexibility, physical and mental wellness, family balance, and an environment that fuels you and the dreams you’re pursuing.
At American Family we are proud to be difference makers. Life changers. And dream champions. And we need your talents and passion to continually strengthen our customer-driven culture. Join our team, bring your dreams. We'll help you achieve them.
Charles Schwab
At Charles Schwab, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to own their future — including the people who power our business.
Women across Schwab grow their careers in technology, client service, wealth management, operations, corporate strategy, marketing, and leadership roles while supported by a culture built on collaboration, flexibility, and continuous development.
Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, accelerating into leadership, balancing family priorities, or pivoting careers, Schwab offers pathways to grow on your terms.
What sets Schwab apart:
Our culture is rooted in supporting people – our clients, our communities, and each other. We empower Schwabbies to build meaningful, purpose-driven careers by growing their skills, exploring new pathways, and developing personally and professionally. We also invest in the well-being of our people, their families, and the communities in which we live and work in — because when we feel our best, we do our most impactful work.
ERGs support women at our firm and beyond:
Our Women’s Interactive Network (WINS) Employee Resource Group was created to promote leadership, career development, financial health, and representation for women in finance. Employee Resource Groups help foster connection, mentorship, belonging, and professional growth.
Learn more about building a career at Schwab and becoming part of a dynamic, collaborative team that’s committed to transforming the finance industry: https://www.schwabjobs.com/
iCapital
Women love working at iCapital because:
There’s a lot of freedom and encouragement to raise hands and demonstrate value. There’s a lot of support and high collaboration between different levels of employees and different teams. This constant exposure leads to many opportunities to learn new skills. It’s an ideal environment for women looking to build their careers or who want the flexibility to move from one area of the business to another.
We offer many learning opportunities and resources, like LinkedIn Learning to grow your career as well as gain expertise about our business and our industry.
We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. We offer most employees the flexibility to work in the office three or four days. Every department has different needs, and some positions will be designated in-office jobs, based on their function.
Colleagues are supportive of each other.
Women in our organization are passionate about giving back to help other women internally and externally through activities like mentorship and community outreach
Capital Group
You define yourself by more than just a job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions and your take on the world ̶ everything that makes you unique. We actively seek diversity in points of view, experiences and people our organization and our communities because we know that what makes us different makes us better.
We've been helping people get from "Can I?" to "I can" for over 90 years.
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