Associate Groups

In the U.S., we have six active Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) organized for networking, development, and support for Associates at our corporate headquarters, in our Loss Prevention (LP) department, and at three distribution centers.

While informal, these groups are also well organized. Every year, each ARG develops an annual business plan describing their goals and objectives and is provided with an annual operating budget, money for charitable giving and/or community programs, a liaison from Human Resources, and an executive sponsor. The groups host a wide range of events each year, including educational programming for group members as well as for the general Association population, volunteer opportunities, social events, and fundraising initiatives.

A few examples from ARG programming in 2019 include:

• Leadership, Education, and Adaptation for Disabilities (LEAD) hosted an autism ribbon event to raise awareness during National Autism Awareness month as well as an educational event on suicide to raise awareness during Suicide Prevention month.
• The Multicultural Coalition (MCC) hosted a Hispanic Heritage celebration featuring Latin music and a renowned guest speaker to raise awareness to Associates about Hispanic culture.
• TJX LGBTQ Associates and Allies (PRIDE) continued to raise awareness, increase education, and make contributions within our community by supporting Greater Boston PFLAG’s Pride & Passion, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Time to THRIVE Conference, and OUT MetroWest’s UMBRELLA Program.
• Supporting TJX Armed Forces Relations (STAR) sponsored a collection drive for Operation American Solider, netting about 200 boxes filled with a variety of goods to be delivered to deployed soldiers.
• Women Adding Value Everyday (WAVE) hosted a panel discussion on the importance of being the authentic you, which educated and empowered our Associates to be comfortable being their true selves.
• Our WAVE LP group hosted three women’s leadership days and piloted a new concept, lunch-and-learn events, which brought together nearly 200 female field Associates for networking and development.