Employee Resource Groups
At Brown-Forman, we believe that a sense of community enhances our ability to attract, retain, and develop diverse talent and ideas as a source of competitive business advantage. Through employee resource groups, employees support each other’s personal and professional growth and enhance their individual and collective ability to contribute to the company.
We have created the following Employee Resource Groups for employees and partners:
African American – Strategic Progressive Leaders Achieving Shared Heritage (SPLASH)
SPLASH is an employee resource group committed to recruiting, retaining and developing exceptional African-American talent. Employees are engaged with an enthusiastic group of individuals who are looking to grow personally and professionally, applying skills to help Brown-Forman and the community be better places to work and live. SPLASH enables African-Americans to learn, connect and grow.
Lebsbian/Gay/Bi-sexual/Transgender – Bring Your Own Diversity (BYOD)
Bring Your Own Diversity (BYOD) supports Brown-Forman diversity and inclusion initiatives by providing a visible, public face to LGBT employees within Brown-Forman, by assisting in recruiting and retaining employees, by engaging brand teams interested in LGBT marketing, and by stimulating education and awareness of the importance and value of diversity in the workplace. It is also a valued resource for any and all employees with interest in LGBT topics.
Latino – Creating Our Path (COPA)
COPA is committed to developing and implementing activities and programs that champion and support Brown-Forman’s strategic imperatives. COPA supports Brown-Forman’s commitment to creative an environment where Latinos accelerate the innovation pipeline and are considered a resource by providing a blended perspective on key issues, topics and decisions.
Women – Growing Remarkable & Outstanding Women (GROW)
GROW is dedicated to providing tools, education, and a clear perspective for women as they work to achieve their desired potential within the organization. Through skill building, mentoring, and information sharing workshops, GROW will leverage opportunities to showcase Brown-Forman as a desirable place for women to work.
Young Professionals
The Young Professionals ERG seeks to strengthen Brown-Forman by engaging, connecting, and fostering the growth and development of young professional employees. By creating this network we will help Brown-Forman, our brands, customers and partners better understand, retain and reach 21-34 year-olds.
Boomers
Boomers seeks to capitalize on the knowledge and insights offered by the experienced employees of Brown-Forman, sharing understanding and common interests among the group. This includes providing capabilities to build and develop talent as influencers in the company.
SPIRIT
SPIRIT is committed to developing and implementing activities and programs that champion and support Brown-Forman’s strategic goals. SPIRIT supports Brown-Forman’s commitment to creating an environment where all employees feel welcome as contributing members of the organization, regardless of their own choice of whether or not to drink.
Contact Us
For more information about Employee Resource Groups at Brown-Forman, please contact the B-F Office of Diversity and Inclusion.