How to Start an Employee Resource Group (ERG)
- Share Your ERG Idea With HR. Have an idea for a new ERG? ...
- Define Your Group's Mission & Goals. In addition to a group name, draft the mission and goals for your ERG. ...
- Find an Executive Sponsor. ...
- Recruit Members. ...
- Schedule Meetings & Plan Events.
How do I launch ERGs?
Here's what they shared on how to launch and sustain impactful ERGs:
- Seek input from employees. ...
- Get leadership buy-in. ...
- Establish your mission and structure. ...
- Don't be afraid to start small. ...
- Encourage others to join. ...
- Allocate resources. ...
- Measure your impact. ...
- Collaborate with other ERGs.
How do I make my erg successful?
7 Best Practices for a Successful ERG Program
- Create a Mission Statement and Goals for Each ERG. ...
- Establish Guidelines and a Structure for ERGs. ...
- Define ERG Leadership Roles. ...
- Engage Executive Sponsors. ...
- Track and Measure the Effectiveness of ERGs. ...
- Promote Allyship and Collaboration among ERGs. ...
- Align ERGs on Business Initiatives.
