Meet Stryker’s Asian Community Empowerment employee resource group

Stryker
Apr 13, 2023
2 min read

Updated: Jan 27

At Stryker, we know that feeling connected at work makes a difference. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create spaces where employees can build relationships, share experiences and grow, both personally and professionally. Led by employees, for employees, these groups foster inclusion, provide support and help strengthen our culture.

ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource to both their members and Stryker. They provide opportunities to network, exchange ideas and navigate shared challenges while fostering personal and professional development. At Stryker, ERGs play an important role in creating an engaging and inclusive workplace. All employees are welcome to join any ERG, regardless of background or identity, to learn connect and contribute.

Stryker’s Asian Community Empowerment (ACE) group is dedicated to celebrating Asian cultures and fostering inclusion through education, career development and community building. By creating opportunities for connection and learning, ACE empowers employees to grow and contribute to Stryker’s success.

What makes ACE unique? Members of our team shared why they joined:

1. Cultural education and celebration

"As a 'mestiza' (half Filipino), I hold our family's immigration history and cultural traditions close to my heart and want to help others find a safe place to represent and share their cultural values. ACE helps create a diverse community to learn from and truly helps connect people from different backgrounds and cultural heritages." – Annalisa R.

“We work with many folks in Asia and with Asian ancestry – ACE promotes the understanding and appreciation of these different cultures, providing opportunities to better our working relationships with each other.” – Lucy K.

2. Empowering impact and leadership

"I am so proud and grateful to be one of the co-founders of ACE. It’s incredible to see our team’s vision come to fruition! Our teams champion the voices of our colleagues and bring a fresh perspective to important dialogues and bring cultural education to the forefront of our initiatives. Together, we are stronger!" – Kara F.

3. Building connections and belonging

“Collaborating and connecting with individuals, learning about their experiences, and being part of a community that empowers inclusion are some of my favorite things about being involved with ACE” – Stacy K.

4. Creating a space to grow

“Participating in a leadership role with ACE has offered additional networking opportunities, allowing me to meet amazing people and leaders cross-functionally and cross-divisionally. It’s a great feeling to share common goals and interests with my fellow ACE members and leaders.” – Ray P.

5. Fostering dialogue and understanding

"It's really important to encourage every employee to speak up and keep supporting our culture of diversity, which is what ACE is all about. It takes time to build relationships, but it allows us to know each other better and fully understand our situations and challenges." – Anonymous