The term “ERG” is short for “employee resource group.” An ERG is a voluntary group designed to provide employees with personal and professional interaction with others in the organization who share similar backgrounds and experiences. A few examples of ERGs include groups for women, parents, ...
What do employee resource groups do? Employee resource groups (ERGs) bring together employees of a shared identity to foster a sense of belonging, nurture professional development and contribute to a more inclusive company culture. Why join an ERG?
ERGs are generally created by workers looking for community or support and may or may not be formally or financially supported by an employer. An ERG could be formed around nearly any area of interest, from professional goals to gardening. Employee resource groups can help employees feel more at...
McLean & Company has upcoming research on ERGs, calledCreate a Pathway for Employee Resource Groups to Connect to Organizational Support, that organizations can look forhere. Elizabeth Chrane, Chief People Officer at HR, benefits, and wealth advisory firm OneDigital, recommends that when curating g...
In this chapter, I will integrate research that has studied ERGs, developmental relationships, and social justice to respond to the question: What is the potential for developmental relationships among members of employee resource groups to influence socially just and morally inclusive organizations?
This is an important initiative that's near and dear to my heart. My brother has Autism, and he is my inspiration for everything. I want to make sure everyone with different abilities, including my brother, has access to what they need to thrive. I am so grateful for the opportunity to...
Novo Nordisk Inc. has Employee Resource Groups that drive efforts to foster a sense of belonging and build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Learn more.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups with a shared purpose. They provide support and access to resources as well as promote career development, satisfaction and success in the workplace for employees united by a characteristic, an interest or an intention. ...
Here are a couple of examples of how companies brand their ERGs on their websites. FromZendesk FromNew Relic Why AreEmployee Resource GroupsImportant? ERGs can be the access point and connective tissue between people across the organization and the people who are making decisions that impact syste...
Recently, I was asked to speak at an internal diversity conference where the audience was made up of the company’s eight employee resource groups (ERGs). Throughout the conference, each ERG was asked to make a presentation on their progress to date and plans for the future. I was impresse...