October 18 th , 2011

USBLN Conference: Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Rethink Possible

Presented by:

Susan Mazrui

Director, Global Public Policy

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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.

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ERGs @ AT&T: E = More than Employee

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

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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. • 2 nd Annual Road to Leadership Joint ERG Panel Discussion: November

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• Annual National ERG Leadership Academy: October 19-21 in Dallas – Brings together top 5 national officers from each ERG for intensive leadership development training © 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property.

ERGs @ AT&T = Excellence

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3 rd 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

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ERGs @ AT&T = Everyone

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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

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ERGs @ AT&T = Enable

IDEAL (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

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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

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Q & A’s

Thank You

Contact Information

Susan Mazrui – [email protected]

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