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Affinity Groups
Affinity Groups are a formal link between diverse employee groups and GM's diversity management, human resources staff and senior management. Affinity Groups are formed around employee initiatives and are employee-driven.
Employees who believe they will benefit from affinity or networking can start a group, provided they meet the guidelines and reporting requirements. Affinity Group membership is available for current active, salaried and full-time employees. Contract employees who are part of collective bargaining agreements, part-time employees, consultants and others may participate in activities, but are not considered formal members. The groups may also include other non-members such as retirees, supplemental employees, community groups, and customers.
Affinity Groups are tasked with: enhancing market opportunities; enhance recruiting and retention efforts; providing opportunities for career development and networking; acting as an information resource for any GM function; and, serving as GM “face” in their constituent communities.
GM's 10 Affinity Groups include:
- Asian Indian Affinity Group
- Chinese Affinity Group
- GM Affinity Group for Women
- GM African Ancestry Affinity Group
- GM PLUS (People Like US)
- Hispanic Initiative Team
- Mid-East/South-East Asian Affinity Group
- Native American Culteral Network
- People with Disabilities Affinity Group
- Veterans Affinity Group
Leadership Liaisons
Leadership Liaisons are senior executives who sponsor each Affinity Group. The liaisons provide advice and ideas about effective leadership within context of GM culture. They hold groups accountable to add value and contribute to GM and probe for ways to show support and act as an advocate at leadership and management meetings. They are also expected to share learnings about constituencies with other executives and to learn about the constituency’s issues and concerns.
Diversity Partners
Diversity Partners are employees with an interest in diversity and have committed themselves to championing diversity efforts. Each Diversity Partner has access to a Diversity Partner Network, which is used to influence change throughout the organization.
Diversity Partners meet monthly to share best practices, and discuss corporate and business unit diversity initiatives. Diversity Partners report to their Diversity Partner Network so information and updates filter out to the organization.