At TD SYNNEX, we believe that our differences make the difference. The diverse backgrounds, expertise and experiences of our co-workers make us who we are. By understanding, recognizing and celebrating our unique perspectives, we create and maintain a workplace where all co-workers can be who they are, unlock their potential, and know that they belong.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at TD SYNNEX
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at TD SYNNEX
BEACON
Beacon is a TD SYNNEX business resource group dedicated to providing Black co-workers with a platform and resources for achieving professional goals and overcoming challenges in order to retain and promote talented Black co-workers within the organization.
Beacon provides opportunities for education, mentorship, professional development and community outreach to Black and ally co-workers alike to foster an inclusive workplace for all.
Beacon provides opportunities for education, mentorship, professional development and community outreach to Black and ally co-workers alike to foster an inclusive workplace for all.
Beacon is dedicated to fostering the growth and success of Black talent within TD SYNNEX. Our recruitment strategy involves active participation in career fairs, partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and engagement with Black professional organizations. To support retention, we showcase Black colleagues' achievements through spotlight videos, conduct stay interviews among peers, and host events to promote internal advancement opportunities.
Beacon strives to provide a vibrant community through events that celebrate Black culture, history, and professional insights. As a cornerstone of TD SYNNEX's Black History Month observance, we organize educational events and coordinate the annual Pan-African flag-raising ceremony at multiple locations. Additionally, we commemorate Juneteenth and Martin Luther King Jr. Day with dedicated events each year. Notably, Beacon's advocacy led to the inclusion of MLK Day as an official co-worker holiday within the organization.
Our community outreach extends beyond TD SYNNEX, offering opportunities for colleagues to contribute to the Black community. Our annual Week of Service in January, dedicated to MLK Day, allows colleagues to volunteer with non-profits supporting the Black community. We also support Black youth through initiatives like collecting prom attire, donating diverse toys and books to children's organizations, and serving food at local MLK Day festivals.
ELEVATE
Elevate is a TD SYNNEX business resource group dedicated to attracting, retaining and advancing women. Elevate’s goal is to empower women to thrive in their personal and professional lives through support from co-workers, channel partners, and community relationships in alignment with stated Elevate objectives.
Elevate is dedicated to fostering women's career advancement through personal development events and insights from female leaders. We've introduced peer-to-peer coaching and mentoring programs open to colleagues of all gender identities, promoting personalized growth opportunities. Our leaders actively engage in channel events, advocating for gender equity in the tech industry and sharing valuable insights from their experiences at TD SYNNEX.
Elevate organizes regular educational and networking events like lunch and learns, guest speaker engagements, and celebrations such as International Women's Day to cultivate a culture of understanding and gender inclusion. These events offer colleagues opportunities to connect, share experiences, and forge meaningful relationships. Additionally, Elevate recognizes the achievements of women at TD SYNNEX through spotlight campaigns and appreciation events.
Elevate engages in various community outreach programs with emphasis on supporting women in need and on empowering young girls to get engaged in STEM. Elevate’s outreach efforts have included clothing and donation drives for women’s shelters, resume building workshops for women seeking employment opportunities, and hosting tech activities and educational events for girls’ organizations. Elevate is dedicated to empowering women of all ages both inside and outside the workplace.
EMBRACE
Embrace is a TD SYNNEX business resource group that celebrates the cultural, ethnic and religious differences of every member of the TD SYNNEX family and fosters an environment that encourages all co-workers to speak up and be heard through cultural education and awareness. Embrace promotes a vision in which together, we will create a place of work that offers opportunity and support to all.
Embrace is dedicated to supporting and developing co-workers of all cultural backgrounds in their career paths. We provide networking opportunities to build relationships across functions and levels within the organization. Our events feature senior leaders from TD SYNNEX who share their diverse career journeys and advice. We collaborate with HR teams and industry professionals to promote inclusive hiring and equitable career advancement for all co-workers.
Embrace is committed to fostering understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures and heritages from all around the world. We hold educational events like cultural fairs to share information about unique cultures and hear stories from our co-workers with different national origins and cultural backgrounds. We highlight holidays from cultures around the globe and educate on traditional celebratory practices that our co-workers may be participating in, enabling us to recognize a vast array of diverse events and observances.
Embrace is committed to giving back to diverse communities and non-profit organizations that support them. Through initiatives such as food donation drives and partnerships with local organizations that aim to drive equality for all and help companies become more inclusive places for people of all backgrounds, Embrace is able to make an impact in the areas where we live and work and show support for community members of all cultural identities.
FUERZA
Fuerza is a business resource group committed to empowering the Hispanic/Latinx community. Fuerza’s mission is to contribute to the overall success of TD SYNNEX by advocating for the professional development of all Hispanic/Latinx co-workers and providing education around the inspiring and diverse cultures from across the Hispanic/Latinx community.
Their vision is to positively influence all Hispanic and Latin American colleagues, cultivate an environment of inclusion and serve our local communities. Allies are welcome to participate as Fuerza members too, to champion inclusion and representation for their Hispanic/Latinx co-workers!
Their vision is to positively influence all Hispanic and Latin American colleagues, cultivate an environment of inclusion and serve our local communities. Allies are welcome to participate as Fuerza members too, to champion inclusion and representation for their Hispanic/Latinx co-workers!
Fuerza is committed to nurturing Hispanic/Latinx talent within TD SYNNEX. We organize personal growth and development events featuring insights from Hispanic leaders, providing valuable guidance on their journeys and professional advice. Fuerza members actively engage in industry events focused on Hispanic talent recruitment and development. As a result of Fuerza's dedication and support for Hispanic/Latinx colleagues, TD SYNNEX was honored by the National Diversity Council as a Top Employer for
Latino Leaders.
Latino Leaders.
Fuerza embodies the rich diversity of the Hispanic/Latinx community, placing cultural education at the heart of its programs. Each year, Fuerza hosts the annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring events that highlight cultural celebrations, historical figures, and personal stories from our colleagues. Popular events include conversations with Hispanic leaders, Latin dance lessons, and networking sessions focused on sharing cultural traditions.
Fuerza, reflecting the cherished Hispanic/Latinx values of family and community, focuses its outreach on supporting Hispanic families and children. Through partnerships with community organizations, we provide resources for families in need and combat food insecurity by volunteering at local food pantries. Additionally, our education initiatives include packing and donating bilingual literacy kits for students in local schools proficient in Spanish and English. Fuerza takes pride in giving back to our surrounding communities.
LIMITLESS
Limitless is a business resource group dedicated to creating an environment that welcomes, celebrates, and nurtures difference and disability. Limitless's mission is to support and celebrate anyone who is directly or indirectly affected by a disability or neurodiversity. Limitless is a community that welcomes and encourages progression and education; we provide support for people to achieve their aspirations and goals, break down biases and stereotypes and foster meaningful connection to create a workplace with people who understand, accept and help their co-workers thrive.
Limitless is focused on attracting and developing co-workers with disabilities and neurodiversity. We collaborate with HR to establish equitable and accommodating recruiting practices for candidates with disabilities. Additionally, we engage with disability experts to ensure our workplace is physically and culturally accessible. Our Limitless leaders participate in disability inclusion conferences and workshops to enhance our knowledge and implementation of best practices at
TD SYNNEX.
TD SYNNEX.
Limitless is dedicated to raising awareness and inclusion for the disability and neurodiversity community through ongoing education. We host events such as panels and lunch-and-learn sessions to address misconceptions and explore specific disabilities. Our Limitless teams actively participate in TD SYNNEX’s International Day of People with Disabilities celebrations each year. We provide informational content on our internal news sites to educate co-workers about disabilities and neurodiversity, fostering connections on various related topics to build inclusive relationships.
Limitless supports the disability and neurodiversity community through outreach and volunteer initiatives. These efforts include fundraisers for disability-focused non-profits, recording holiday greetings in sign language for the deaf and hard of hearing, and promoting apps that enhance accessibility, such as those identifying wheelchair-accessible businesses or assisting blind individuals via video calls. Recognizing the diversity within the community, Limitless strives to support it in various unique and impactful ways.
PATRIOTS
Patriots is a business resource group dedicated to recruiting and supporting military veterans, active service personnel, and military family members. Patriots helps TD SYNNEX to be an employer of choice for the military affinity by enabling military-affiliated individuals to succeed personally, professionally, and for the betterment of our surrounding communities.
Patriots is dedicated to empowering active duty and veteran military members for successful transitions to civilian employment. Collaborating with organizations like Hiring Our Heroes, Patriots facilitates the recruitment and onboarding of veteran talent at TD SYNNEX. Additionally, we provide support for the employment and engagement of military spouses and family members, ensuring that all colleagues with military affiliations receive the resources needed for
career success.
career success.
Patriots cultivates a culture of understanding and belonging for military-experienced individuals through educational and appreciation events. We commemorate Memorial Day with POW/MIA display tables and honor Veterans Day with educational talks from military guest speakers. Our annual wiffleball tournament brings colleagues together, fostering camaraderie and celebrating the spirit of service and community through friendly competition.
Patriots is committed to supporting military veterans and families, both within TD SYNNEX and in our broader community. Annually, we organize a Veterans Day t-shirt fundraiser, directing all proceeds to veteran causes and non-profit organizations. Additionally, we offer unique volunteer opportunities for colleagues to give back, including assembling care packages for service members overseas and participating in walkathons to raise funds and awareness for organizations assisting veterans with disabilities.
RISE
Rise is a TD SYNNEX business resource group that strives to be an impactful and engaging community that promotes cultural awareness of the Asian and Pacific Islander affinity and champions a diverse and inclusive workplace.
The mission of Rise is to celebrate and increase understanding of diverse Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, cultivate allyship among Asian and Pacific Islander co-workers and their peers, and promote personal and professional growth resources to foster equity for Asian and Pacific Islander co-workers at TD SYNNEX.
The mission of Rise is to celebrate and increase understanding of diverse Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, cultivate allyship among Asian and Pacific Islander co-workers and their peers, and promote personal and professional growth resources to foster equity for Asian and Pacific Islander co-workers at TD SYNNEX.
Rise is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of Asian and Pacific Islander talent at TD SYNNEX through networking and professional relationship-building opportunities. We organize coworker lunch and learn events at various sites, promoting inclusive spaces for peer connections. Additionally, Rise hosts discussions with Asian and Pacific Islander leaders, offering insights and career advice.
Rise is committed to promoting understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures within the Asian and Pacific Islander community. We host educational events, share informative resources, and highlight various countries, cultures, and holidays throughout the year. In May, we celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with activities honoring our rich diversity.
Rise is committed to giving back to the Asian and Pacific Islander community through initiatives like toy drives, volunteering at schools, and supporting cultural events and businesses. We focus on youth empowerment, providing resources and guidance on career paths and STEM, while celebrating our diverse
cultures together.
cultures together.
SPECTRUM
Spectrum is TD SYNNEX’s business resource group dedicating to promoting the personal and professional growth and retention of LGBTQ+ co-workers. Spectrum fosters inclusive and meaningful interactions between LGBTQ+ and ally co-workers at all levels of the organization and provides a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Spectrum champions LGBTQ+ talent recruitment and retention through community engagement and workplace inclusion initiatives. We actively participate in career fairs and LGBTQ+ festivals to showcase our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Internally, we provide guidance on company policies, including support for transitioning colleagues, to ensure LGBTQ+ voices are heard and inclusive resources are available. Our efforts have consistently earned TD SYNNEX a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index.
Spectrum is dedicated to educating on LGBTQ+ history and culture through various initiatives. We host educational events, share resources on LGBTQ+ topics, and invite guest speakers to share their identity stories. During Pride month, we coordinate Pride flag raisings and engage in unique activities like Pride-inspired artwork creation and LGBTQ+ movie nights. Through our efforts, we promote awareness and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.
Spectrum actively engages with the community year-round, with a strong focus on participation in Pride month events. We unite our colleagues to march in Pride parades, attend festivals, and demonstrate steadfast support for the LGBTQ+ community. Beyond Pride, we prioritize support for LGBTQ+ youth and wellbeing through initiatives like supply drives for health centers and writing letters of encouragement for youth camps. Additionally, we raise funds and awareness for local LGBTQ+ non-profits through
bake sales.
bake sales.
