ALORA is an association with over 2 000 members that brings together active and retired OECD staff, the staff of member country delegations to the OECD and the families of both. ALORA offers cultural, learning, social and sports activities. Activities include football tournaments, cheese and wine tasting, musical shows, museum visits, gym classes, summer party and book clubs.

The OECD has a Staff Association, which is the only statutory body in the Organisation to represent all OECD staff. While its main purpose is to defend the professional interests and improve the employment conditions of all members of staff, it also seeks to inform, advise and assist staff, regardless of their status, category or the duration of their contract.

The Staff Association is consulted on any planned modifications or amendments to employment conditions and it is also a driving force behind many proposals aimed at strengthening the rights of staff. In addition, it offers legal counselling to its members and can assist them in the event of a referral to an internal appeal body.

DICE (Dialogue on Inclusion, Cultural Diversity and Equity) is an open and informal platform whose objective is to represent the interests of diverse multicultural communities within the OECD, and promote the benefits of having a diverse workforce. The group seeks to promote a broader conversation and address the various implicit and explicit biases, or discriminations against ethnic minorities working in the OECD. 

GLOBE, founded in 2001 at the OECD, works for an inclusive working environment, where all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome. GLOBE engages with other associations in Paris and beyond. Members take part in regular meetings and social and cultural events, including Paris Pride.

The Intern Circle is a voluntary body founded and run by interns, whose main purpose is to improve the experience of OECD interns. The initiative also organises knowledge-sharing and networking events to help promote interns’ social and professional growth.

The OECD Group on Parenthood gathers together staff and other relevant stakeholders interested in improving the working conditions for staff with children. The Group encourages an open and constructive dialogue around parenthood issues and challenges.

The Temporary Staff Network (TSN) is a network of people who are engaged for the community of temporary staff at the OECD. The Network provides a platform for temporary staff members to exchange, socialise and grow.

The OECD Women’s Network is a community that aims to cultivate gender equality across the Organisation by sharing information and providing opportunities to connect OECD women at all levels. It organises activities such as an annual meeting, lunches with women in OECD leadership positions, speed-networking events, an informal mentoring programme and events with external speakers.‌