{"id":11293,"date":"2024-01-17T11:57:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T16:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=11293"},"modified":"2024-01-17T11:59:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T16:59:38","slug":"unlocking-workplace-inclusion-power-employee-resource-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/unlocking-workplace-inclusion-power-employee-resource-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking Workplace Inclusion: The Power of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to this article<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"Employee Resource Groups, or ERGs, have been steadily rising in popularity since 2020. According to Forbes, about 90% of Fortune 500 companies have launched employee resource groups, and many smaller companies are following suit. ERGs are a popular diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative because they drive results. They increase workplace diversity, improve retention rates, and drive feelings of belonging.\u00a0 Danielle David, Chief People Officer at CRB, says investing in employee resource groups has enabled the company to engage people around common interests across geographic locations. CRB is a multinational facility design, engineering, construction, and consulting firm for the life sciences and food and beverage industries.\u00a0 \u201cThey provide such great outlets for our employees. Many of the ERGs do what we call community conversations, where they discuss different topics and people dial in remotely. It\\'s just a safe space for people to gather, to talk, and to learn,\u201d David says. \u201cOur ERGs have been valuable for our employees and really have brought a good, strong sense of connection to a lot of our folks.\u201d\u00a0 To realize the full benefits of ERGs, it\u2019s important to keep a few best practices in mind as your organization builds an inclusive workplace. Position ERGs as a pipeline for employee feedback. High-performing ERGs are in a unique position to gather feedback from their members and communicate anxieties, concerns, and questions to company leadership. This feedback can then be addressed via policy changes or additional resources. Enabling avenues for feedback lets employees know they have a say at the organization. Remember, diversity is inviting folks to sit at the table, inclusion means ensuring all voices are heard.\u00a0 Use ERGs to boost employee diversity. 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ERGs can also address career concerns that are specific to certain groups. For example, when a global survey conducted by Workday revealed that Asian women employees needed a career journey program, the company partnered with its three Asian ERGs to address the unique challenges and obstacles faced by its Asian women employees. Establish ERGs as spaces to share experiences and personal stories. Everyone needs to vent from time to time, and ERG members can find solace in knowing they aren\u2019t alone in their lived experience. They can learn how others responded in certain situations and gain insight into best practices for speaking up, resolving conflicts, or reporting incidents. ERGs empower members to take action and use their collective power to change workplace culture. The widespread adoption of ERGs is a testament to their effectiveness in building inclusive workplace cultures. They have the ability to increase belonging among current employees and attract new top talent. As the popularity of ERGs continues to rise, their positive impact on workplace inclusion remains undeniable. For more information on establishing and maintaining effective employee-led groups, download our guidebook, The Employee Resource Group (ERG) Toolkit: How to Establish and Maintain DEI-Focused Groups, available in TDM Library. TDM Library provides your ERG a roadmap to success with guidance on building an ERG from the ground up, pitfalls to avoid, programming ideas, getting executive buy-in, and more. Kaela Sosa\u00a0is co-founder and Manager, Curriculum and Programming at The Diversity Movement. Her expertise includes psychology, gender identity and sexual orientation and racial identities. Kaela has written and spoken about a range of topics: active allyship, the inclusive talent lifecycle, disability etiquette, LGBTQ+ inclusion and inclusive language. At The Diversity Movement, she leads the development and execution of learning programs, including digital learning, online courses, certificate programs and certification opportunities. Connect with or follow Kaela on Linkedin to learn more.\", \"US English Male\");\n                }\n            };\n        <\/script>\n    <\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee Resource Groups, or ERGs, have been steadily rising in popularity since 2020. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/georgenehuang\/2017\/11\/13\/90-of-fortune-500-companies-already-have-a-solution-to-gender-equality-but-arent-utilizing-it\/?sh=2cfa0ede1c34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, about 90% of Fortune 500 companies have launched employee resource groups, and many smaller companies are following suit. ERGs are a popular diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative because they drive results. They increase workplace diversity, improve retention rates, and drive feelings of belonging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11302\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11302 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Danielle-David-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"headshot of Danielle David\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Danielle-David-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Danielle-David-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Danielle-David-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Danielle-David-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Danielle-David-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Danielle-David.jpeg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danielle David<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Danielle David, Chief People Officer at CRB, says investing in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tdmlibrary.thediversitymovement.com\/the-employee-resource-group-toolkit-how-to-establish-and-maintain-dei-focused-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee resource groups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has enabled the company to engage people around common interests across geographic locations. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crbgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRB<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a multinational facility design, engineering, construction, and consulting firm for the life sciences and food and beverage industries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThey provide such great outlets for our employees. Many of the ERGs do what we call community conversations, where they discuss different topics and people dial in remotely. It&#8217;s just a safe space for people to gather, to talk, and to learn,\u201d David says. \u201cOur ERGs have been valuable for our employees and really have brought a good, strong sense of connection to a lot of our folks.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To realize the full benefits of ERGs, it\u2019s important to keep a few best practices in mind as your organization builds an inclusive workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Position ERGs as a pipeline for employee feedback.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-performing ERGs are in a unique position to gather feedback from their members and communicate anxieties, concerns, and questions to company leadership. This feedback can then be addressed via policy changes or additional resources. Enabling avenues for feedback lets employees know they have a say at the organization. Remember, diversity is inviting folks to sit at the table, inclusion means ensuring all voices are heard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Use ERGs to boost employee diversity.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since ERGs are designed to meet the needs and share the experiences of underrepresented groups, they are well positioned to increase employee diversity in a company&#8217;s recruiting, hiring, career development, and mentorship programs. In fact, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workhuman.com\/resources\/globoforce-blog\/human-workplace-index-gauging-the-impact-of-employee-resource-groups-ergs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recent study by WorkHuman<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reported that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45.8% of employees said that the presence of ERGs at a company would make them more likely to accept a job at a company, with the most common reason <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">being that it reflects the company\u2019s values of diversity and inclusion. ERGs can also help with relevant recruiting initiatives such as partnering with HBCUs or women-centered professional organizations. ERGs directly impact a company\u2019s ability to recruit and retain diverse top talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11304 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/iStock-1329936196-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Overjoyed African American business partners shaking hands at meeting greeting or closing deal sitting at table in office, happy hr manager congratulating successful candidate after job interview\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/iStock-1329936196-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/iStock-1329936196-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/iStock-1329936196-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/iStock-1329936196-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/iStock-1329936196-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/iStock-1329936196-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Ensure ERGs are serving and supporting the specific groups they represent.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERGs should offer a safe and trusted space for employees to discuss sensitive topics and ask questions that they may not feel comfortable asking their managers. ERGs can also address career concerns that are specific to certain groups. For example, when a global survey conducted by Workday revealed that Asian women employees needed a career journey program, the company partnered with its three Asian ERGs to address the unique challenges and obstacles faced by its Asian women employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Establish ERGs as spaces to share experiences and personal stories.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone needs to vent from time to time, and ERG members can find solace in knowing they aren\u2019t alone in their lived experience. They can learn how others responded in certain situations and gain insight into best practices for speaking up, resolving conflicts, or reporting incidents. ERGs empower members to take action and use their collective power to change workplace culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The widespread adoption of ERGs is a testament to their effectiveness in building inclusive workplace cultures. They have the ability to increase belonging among current employees and attract new top talent. As the popularity of ERGs continues to rise, their positive impact on workplace inclusion remains undeniable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information on establishing and maintaining effective employee-led groups, download our guidebook, <a href=\"https:\/\/tdmlibrary.thediversitymovement.com\/the-employee-resource-group-toolkit-how-to-establish-and-maintain-dei-focused-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Employee Resource Group (ERG) Toolkit: How to Establish and Maintain DEI-Focused Groups<\/a>, available in TDM Library. <a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/\">TDM Library<\/a> provides your ERG a roadmap to success with guidance on building an ERG from the ground up, pitfalls to avoid, programming ideas, getting executive buy-in, and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"block col-12\">\n<div class=\"block-content\">\n<div class=\"block-details\">\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/team\/kaela-sosa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Kaela Sosa<\/b><\/a><\/em><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>\u00a0i<\/em>s co-founder and Manager, Curriculum and Programming at The Diversity Movement. Her expertise includes psychology, gender identity and sexual orientation and racial identities. Kaela has written and spoken about a range of topics: active allyship, the inclusive talent lifecycle, disability etiquette, LGBTQ+ inclusion and inclusive language. At The Diversity Movement, she leads the development and execution of learning programs, including digital learning, online courses, certificate programs and certification opportunities. Connect with or follow <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kaela-sosa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaela<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Linkedin to learn more.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employee Resource Groups, or ERGs, have been steadily rising in popularity since 2020. 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