What Is an Employee Resource Group (ERG)? An employee resource group, or ERG, is an employee-led group that promotes a sense of inclusivity within your organization by fostering a community for people of all ethnic backgrounds, races, genders, ages, and more. The need to create greater mean...
Today, I’ll define employee resource groups, explore why they’re important and impactful, what they look like at Miro, and how you can start or join one in your own workplace. What is an employee resource group (ERG)? Employee resource groups (ERGs) are workplace groups organized by ...
Group participation in company events, as well as external involvement in local community events. This is to gauge whether or not the group is engaged with and impacting overall company culture. Member satisfaction and sentiment surrounding their ERG, including how they feel about participating on ...
8. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Many employees may benefit from joining an ERG, which are groups employees form over a shared characteristic, whether that is gender, lifestyle, ethnicity, or something else. For instance, employees at your organization might be interested in creating a working ...
Leaders should view ERG participation and involvement as net benefits for both the employees themselves and for the company as a whole—and provide ERG leaders the room to carve out time for their ERG responsibilities.Employees today are c...
“So many organizations applaud their success with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) because they have an employee resource group, but that is far from the truth,” Brewer said. “True DEI success lies in everyone feeling welcomed and accepted as themselves and safe to express their ...
How to create an ERG Ready to help start an employee resource group at your organization? Here’s our step-by-step guide to founding and maintaining an ERG: 1.) Gauge employee interest Before you set out to create an ERG, you need to ensure you have enough employee interest to make ...
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Executive commitment and participation: Each ERG has one or more sponsors from Dell’s executive leadership team — as well as executive board members who represent various organizations across Dell and regularly engage Dell’s Global Diversity Council, led by Michael Dell. Global expansion and growth...
Boost ERG participation Connect employees to ERG group representatives to increase awareness, interest, and involvement, amplifying the positive impact of ERGs. Overcome geographic barriers Foster a sense of community across your organisation regardless of working arrangements – catering to in-office, ...