The Power of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

In today's diverse workplace, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are becoming a secret weapon for fostering inclusion and driving business results. But what exactly are ERGs? 🌈

 ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups that foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with organisational mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives.  Recent LI data showed that employers that spoke up online about diversity saw 26% more applications from women.

 Why are ERGs are game-changers? Well, they:

• Boost Engagement and Retention: Companies with ERGs report higher employee engagement scores.

• Drive Innovation: ERGs can be incubators for new product ideas and market insights.

• Develop Leaders: According to research from the Institute for Corporate Productivity 63% of companies use ERGs to develop future leaders.

• Enhance Employer Brand: ERGs can significantly improve your company's reputation as an inclusive employer.

 Ready to start or supercharge your ERG programs? Here are some quick tips to set them up for success:

•  Ensure executive sponsorship

• Align ERG goals with business objectives

• Provide budget and resources

• Recognise and reward ERG leaders' efforts

• Make an impact with ERGs.

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