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Today, ERGs have the opportunity to play key roles in building more equity and inclusion within an organization, but all too often these groups are overtaxed, under-resourced, and used as a recruitment tool instead of a true instrument for change.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can become bogged down with way too much responsibility or become merely a group in name with little to do with creating any shifts and changes in their organization. I want to help you change that…

Build an ERG that has access to power, meaningful relationships, and is able to influence and be a part of changing organizational culture towards greater inclusion.

Questions you can ask your organization about when they are ready to start an employee resource groups.

ERGs that are situated with access to top leaders, funds to support their development, and experience mutual respect with their company have the ability to transform and truly build a more inclusive work culture.

Starting an Employee Resource groups starts with building relationships. You’ll need co leaders, members, and sponsors. Learn more about the art of asking for someone to get involved.

Effective and transformational ERGs strike a balance between these three foundational components…

Are you looking to build employee resource groups from the ground up within your organization? The steps I outline here will help you do just that. Sign up to be the first to get access to the Transformational Employee Resource Group Tool Kit

regardless of the calendar you follow, take some time to step back and reflect on the past several months of your DEI work to help create and prioritize for the months ahead

No matter what acronym involving diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice you might be using, human well-being must be at the core of this work. Photo Credit: The Gender Spectrum Collection