Inclusion and Diversity

The Active Bystander Employee Resource Group seeks to create a healthy culture at the Lab by transforming silence to dialogue around incivility, disrespect, and microaggressions through awareness and empowerment to speak up as an active bystander. Having respectful conversations about our words and actions supports a healthy workplace culture.

The American Indian Employee Resource Group is an inclusive employee community where employees can find other indigenous people within the Lab. We provide outreach, recruiting, and educational opportunities. In addition, we strive to make internal and external impacts that elevate and celebrate our diverse cultures.

The Asian and Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group fosters an inclusive space for the diverse needs of the API population by focusing on advocating for inclusivity and community within the Lab and Northern New Mexico. We provide avenues for our members to volunteer, network, and meet with other members; we also work to raise awareness of API history, culture, and issues.

The Atomic Women Employee Resource Group provides support, resources, and networking opportunities for women in STEM fields at the Laboratory and to help them thrive at work, at home, and in the community.

The Connect New Employee and Early Career Employee Resource Group provides events and community gatherings for those who are in the early stages of their careers, those who are new to the Lab, and those who are looking to support newcomers and early career individuals.

The Dependent Caregiver Employee Resource Group seeks to provide support and resources, and advocates for employees who are caregivers of another of any age. We strive to promote an inclusive culture in which caregivers are treated with parity and are encouraged to seek a work-life balance that accommodates career goals alongside family and home needs.

The DiverseAbility Employee Resource Group works to foster an inclusive work environment for disabled employees. This includes providing guidance for requesting ADA accommodations, supporting those who self-disclose their disability, bringing visibility to often-invisible disabilities, and removing the sigma of having a disability and the misperception that it inhibits people from completing their jobs.

The Hispanic Opportunities at Los Alamos (HOLA) Employee Resource Group empowers Hispanic/Latino individuals by fostering inclusion, belonging, and diversity and supports the Lab's mission by leveraging its diverse workforce talents. HOLA provides professional and leadership development resources, mentorship, networking, cross-ERG collaboration, and insights to leadership on Hispanic/Latino experiences.

The Prism Employee Resource Group supports the Lab’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer+ community. The group works to foster an inclusive workplace culture that supports the LGBTQ+ employee base via networking, outreach, and educational presentations available to anyone at the Lab.

The Securing Opportunities for Underrepresented at LANL (SOUL) Employee Resource Group supports the Lab's African American community. The group is committed to supporting the development of a multicultural and inclusive workforce that attracts and retains the most qualified people.

The Women’s Employee Resource Group provides a forum for women employees and encourages women's contributions, professional development opportunities, and shared support across the Laboratory.

Women of Computing and Advocates Employee Resource Group provides encouragement, support, advocacy, and networking opportunities for women engaged in all aspects of computing. Its focus is on building community and a strong sense of belonging to help women thrive at work, at home, and in their broader professional and personal communities.

The Veterans Employee Resource Group raises awareness of veterans’ issues and resources throughout the year. The group mentors veterans with job applications, resume writing, and career counseling. The ERG also works to bring outside resources to Lab events, such as the VA for example.