Our Culture
At Berkshire, we believe in creating opportunity for all. Maintaining an inclusive workplace is essential to business success and an important enabler to advancing the Company’s strategic goals. By embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds, cultures, skills, ideas and experiences, Berkshire is driving innovation, better decision-making and enhancing the bank’s ability to serve the evolving needs of its customers and communities. We work to create a workplace where every employee feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute their unique talents to the Company’s success.
Berkshire’s Employee Resource Groups (ERG) are supportive employee-led communities that strengthen Berkshire’s culture. ERGs promote professional development, mentorship, and employee engagement to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels that they belong and can realize their full potential. The groups are company-supported and are open to every employee. Participation is voluntary, and all employees who support the goals of an ERG are welcome to join. Employees can also create new ERGs by following an established internal process.
Current ERGs include:
- Abilities in Motion is a supportive employee-led community for people with varying degrees of disabilities and their allies
- Pride is a supportive employee-led community for those in the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies
- People of Color/Multicultural is a supportive employee-led community for those who identify as multicultural or a person of color and their allies
- Power of Women is a supportive employee-led community for women, their allies or those passionate about topics that impact women
- Patriot is a supportive employee-led community for active-duty military, reservists, veterans and first responders and their allies
- Health & Wellness is a supportive employee-led community for those passionate about physical health and mental well-being