VIDEO: An Overview of Employee Resource Groups

hi I'm Justin fraction for technology advice employee resource groups ergs are internal company organizations that focus on creating more diverse inclusive workplaces employee volunteers lead them to spread awareness about their shared interests and identities ergs also help you put your company's diversity equity and inclusion d e and i goals into practice for instance if your company's de and I goal is to increase workplace accessibility ergs can advise you on how to do so perhaps it's creating gender-neutral bathrooms investing in wheelchair ramps or designing spaces for employees to distress ergs can pinpoint where you can make the most impact to improve employee satisfaction and feelings of safety and belonging examples of ERG Focus areas include ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation religious affiliation military status disability Mental Health caregiving but ergs can also be challenging to implement some obstacles that can lead to ineffective ergs include lack of leaders the membership unclear purpose and objectives or no company support if you think your company could benefit from an ERG let's walk through how to start one while avoiding those challenges from before step one survey the company and advertise Gage company and employee interest using survey tools like motivosity and advertise across company communication channels once you gather a roster of interested employees facilitate a few meetings before turning over control to ERG members so they can openly talk about issues without fear of company scrutiny Step 2 identify purpose and goals ERG members should choose a leader create a mission statement and set short and long-term goals performance management software like leapsim's goals can help them stay on track to reaching their objectives step 3 align with company Deni initiatives make sure D and I initiatives and ERG missions follow the same path ergs can turn your d e and i objectives into reality such as helping you source and promote diverse internal Talent into leadership positions step four provide organizational support provide ergs with funding communication channels and Company support allocate a budget for activities support and Recruitment and allow ERG members time off from work duties to participate and most importantly strive to put some of your erg's workplace suggestions into practice step 5 set regular meeting and activity cadences ERG should have regular meetings with clear agendas and objectives with leaders planning activities and events to balance open conversations with the erg's overall mission step 6 evaluate its effectiveness regularly review your erg's Effectiveness with monthly quarterly or annual reviews survey the company to gauge satisfaction and update the erg's approach based on results to improve outcomes when implemented with the right intent and support from the company ergs are a fantastic way to Foster community and acceptance among your Workforce thanks for watching simplify your life and business operations with our expert technology advice visit technologyadvice.com now to discover how have a question or want to share your thoughts leave a comment below don't forget to like subscribe and click the link to explore our curated playlists we appreciate your support see you next time

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