Whether you want to call them Employee Resource Groups, Business Resource Groups, or the rare "Employee Research Groups," this engagement strategy has a singular purpose: building community and inclusion at work through authentic, employee-led spaces. ERGs are centered on providing employees with a comfortable, safe, and active place to connect with others at their company [...]
There is a growing body of empirical evidence showing workplace diversity leads to better ROI. This holds true, on average, for organizations where DEI is an intentional approach and viewed in the proper context. Today’s business leaders are embracing workplace diversity and inclusion with the added realization that an inclusive and diverse workforce is an [...]
Employee Resource Groups, or ERGs, are now a standard form of employee engagement, culture building, and retention. They're nearly ubiquitous at Fortune 500 companies, with 90% (or more) of the top U.S. organizations offering them to employees. Interestingly enough, however, they're still somewhat of a mystery to many people, including company leaders. What is an [...]