{"id":3156,"date":"2019-08-22T14:31:30","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T21:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/?p=3156"},"modified":"2024-03-13T08:30:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T15:30:55","slug":"intuits-next-generation-network-fostering-the-future-of-intuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intuit.com\/blog\/life-at-intuit\/intuits-next-generation-network-fostering-the-future-of-intuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Intuit\u2019s Next Generation Network: Fostering the Future of Intuit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Intuit, proud maker of TurboTax and Quickbooks, we strive to create a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intuit.com\/company\/diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diverse and inclusive environment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where everyone is supported and can bring their whole selves to work. A huge part of driving our diversity and inclusion initiatives lies within Intuit\u2019s 11 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), one of which is the Intuit Next Generation Network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picture this. You\u2019ve graduated from college in the last 10 years. You\u2019re navigating the working world and land yourself at Intuit or another Fortune Best Company to Work For. Building your network can be intimidating, and you\u2019re not sure if you\u2019ll find your tribe among 9,000 employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where our Next Generation Network can come to play. As one of the largest ERGs across Intuit, Next Gen\u2019s vision to engage, empower, and connect the next generation of Intuit comes to life through ongoing events and community-building initiatives across eight of our larger Intuit sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3158\" src=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Baseball-Game.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Baseball-Game.jpeg 2506w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Baseball-Game.jpeg?resize=132,150 132w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Baseball-Game.jpeg?resize=265,300 265w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Baseball-Game.jpeg?resize=768,870 768w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Baseball-Game.jpeg?resize=904,1024 904w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Baseball-Game.jpeg?resize=1356,1536 1356w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Baseball-Game.jpeg?resize=1808,2048 1808w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Baseball-Game.jpeg?resize=740,838 740w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Baseball-Game.jpeg?resize=1440,1631 1440w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Baseball-Game.jpeg?resize=720,815 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s an inclusive network open to anyone, with programming focused towards employees in the first <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.intuit.com\/students\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 years of their career journey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Next Generation Network represents the future of Intuit, and in FY\u201920 the network will be focusing on getting every site to personalize their approach so they can help grow and develop their members to better prepare them for the future.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Intuit\u2019s Next Generation Network Executive Sponsor, Barry Pennett.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Check out what Next Gen has been up to and what it has in store this year!<\/p>\n<h3>Bangalore<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019 has been a busy year for Next Gen at our India campus. From hosting our \u201cLet\u2019s Geek Out\u201d tech talk series, to performances by \u201cBandwidth\u201d (an in-house band), their goal to bring together, engage, and develop generationally diverse talent through fun, learning, and sharing. This brings an energy to the site that can&#8217;t be ignored.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3168\" src=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-22-at-2.30.53-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-22-at-2.30.53-PM.png 904w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-22-at-2.30.53-PM.png?resize=150,97 150w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-22-at-2.30.53-PM.png?resize=300,194 300w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-22-at-2.30.53-PM.png?resize=768,498 768w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-22-at-2.30.53-PM.png?resize=740,480 740w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-22-at-2.30.53-PM.png?resize=720,467 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Bay Area<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the largest chapter, Bay Area Next Gen members kick off each fiscal year on the deck of Building 20 in Mountain View to introduce their areas of focus: career development, tech talent development, and community building. Throughout the year, the group hosts quarterly trivia nights and mentoring lunches, and even invites all members out to sporting events such as a San Jose Earthquakes soccer game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3160\" src=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_0963.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_0963.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_0963.jpg?resize=150,113 150w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_0963.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_0963.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_0963.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_0963.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_0963.jpg?resize=740,555 740w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_0963.jpg?resize=1440,1080 1440w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_0963.jpg?resize=720,540 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Fredericksburg<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of the newest chapters to launch, Next Gen Fredericksburg grew its presence by teaming up with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intuit.com\/blog\/intuitlife\/more-than-a-parade-spotlight-on-our-intuit-pride-network\/\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuit Pride<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intuit.com\/blog\/intuitlife\/i-am-mosaic-celebrating-black-history-month-at-intuit\/\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuit African Ancestry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> networks \u2013 both of which also launched in this past year in Fredericksburg \u2013 for a site-wide launch party. Since then, they\u2019ve hosted summer socials with interns and new college grads and role modeled our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intuit.com\/company\/social-responsibility\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We Care &amp; Give Back<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> value by organizing a backpack drive for the local YMCA. They hope to continue collaborating with other chapters and team up with local small businesses.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3161\" src=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg 5312w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=2048,1152 2048w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=740,416 740w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=640,360 640w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=620,348 620w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=1240,696 1240w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=310,174 310w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=600,338 600w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=900,507 900w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=1800,1014 1800w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=450,253 450w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=1440,810 1440w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Backpack-Drive.jpg?resize=720,405 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Mississauga<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a newly relaunched ERG in Mississauga, local Next Gen leaders knew that focusing on supporting employees through professional development leadership sessions would be the most impactful initiative to kick off with. Next year will be the year of delivering inspiring and informative employee events, like the recently launched \u201cRead and Lead\u201d series, fostering a fun, values-driven culture and working with cross functional teams in an effort to attract top early career talent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3162\" src=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-Mis-Mar-2019-event-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-Mis-Mar-2019-event-1.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-Mis-Mar-2019-event-1.jpg?resize=150,112 150w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-Mis-Mar-2019-event-1.jpg?resize=300,224 300w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-Mis-Mar-2019-event-1.jpg?resize=768,574 768w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-Mis-Mar-2019-event-1.jpg?resize=1024,765 1024w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-Mis-Mar-2019-event-1.jpg?resize=740,553 740w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-Mis-Mar-2019-event-1.jpg?resize=720,538 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Plano<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next Gen Plano also had a busy year hosting LinkedIn and Branding 101 workshops, networking events with external partners, and establishing a leadership committee to empower the future leaders of Next Gen Plano. Based on past success, local leaders plan to continue monthly happy hours, create permanent development sessions for interns, and narrow their We Care &amp; Give Back focus to have the biggest impact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3163\" src=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-22-at-2.18.58-PM-copy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"497\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-22-at-2.18.58-PM-copy.png 497w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-22-at-2.18.58-PM-copy.png?resize=150,113 150w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-22-at-2.18.58-PM-copy.png?resize=300,226 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Reno<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a focus on networking and developing early career talent as well, Reno members provided professional headshots for the entire campus and completed the FY\u201919 Leadership Series and Grand Challenge project. The group has also continued building its partnership with the Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3164\" src=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-MTV-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-MTV-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-MTV-1.jpg?resize=150,113 150w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-MTV-1.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-MTV-1.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-MTV-1.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-MTV-1.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-MTV-1.jpg?resize=740,555 740w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-MTV-1.jpg?resize=1440,1080 1440w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NGN-MTV-1.jpg?resize=720,540 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>San Diego<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next Gen San Diego kept the fun going year-round. Members contributed to their communities at local trail clean-ups and created hygiene kits for community shelters, and bonded over miniature golf and paint nights. The growing leadership team plans to focus on career development in the coming year, and continue the annual San Diego Padres game outing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3165\" src=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20190701_222719.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20190701_222719.jpg 4032w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20190701_222719.jpg?resize=150,113 150w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20190701_222719.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20190701_222719.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20190701_222719.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20190701_222719.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20190701_222719.jpg?resize=2048,1536 2048w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20190701_222719.jpg?resize=740,555 740w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20190701_222719.jpg?resize=1440,1080 1440w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20190701_222719.jpg?resize=720,540 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Tucson<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This past year was a year of growth and fun for our Tucson chapter. From giving back through skills-based volunteering and hosting Week of Service events, to having fun at bowling nights and hockey games, Next Gen Tucson has grown its membership by 15 percent! The group has plans to increase membership even more by creating a self-sustaining model where all members feel empowered to own and drive Next Gen events of their own in FY\u201920.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3166\" src=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20190807_183806.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20190807_183806.jpg 4032w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20190807_183806.jpg?resize=150,113 150w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20190807_183806.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20190807_183806.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20190807_183806.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20190807_183806.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20190807_183806.jpg?resize=2048,1536 2048w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20190807_183806.jpg?resize=740,555 740w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20190807_183806.jpg?resize=1440,1080 1440w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20190807_183806.jpg?resize=720,540 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The importance of employee resource groups and fostering diversity and inclusion<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Membership in the Next Generation Network and all of our employee resource groups (ERGs) is open to all employees. Getting involved can help build understanding, empathy and capability of our employees around the world. They help provide employees the opportunity to invest in shared interests, help break stereotypes, create unique site specific programming and build leadership skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only do employees have the opportunity to become an ERG member, but leading an ERG is a volunteer opportunity that allows for additional professional development outside the scope of an employees official role. As a local ERG leader, employees have the opportunity to help drive engagement at their local site while helping to bring their chapters vision to life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a diverse workforce means that we have employees with a wide range of life experiences that come together and are part of an inclusive and supportive environment where they can do the best work of their lives. That includes opportunities for our employees to champion diversity and inclusion by participating in the Next Generation Network or any of our other 10 other employee resource groups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our networks are just one way that we foster diversity. Read more about our holistic approach to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intuit.com\/company\/diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inclusion and belonging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for both our employees and customers that also allows us to create a workforce that reflects the demographics of those we serve, helping us create products that solve important problems and exceed customer expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Intuit, proud maker of TurboTax and Quickbooks, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is supported and can bring their whole selves to work. 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