Great article from Radius Networks!
It has really resonated with me and my experience working with staff networks, which as the article explains, 'exist because they want to bring about change to the company and disrupt the way things are done.'
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs, Team Member Resource Groups, staff networks, staff affinity groups, or community groups as they are some times called) tow a fine line. They are often created to offer additional support to employees in terms of peer support, networking and mentorship opportunities. Yet, they ALSO act as advocates for their community providing feedback and real-time accountability to middle management and senior leadership. They are the ones asking difficult questions, pushing back, and ensuring there is clarification about timelines and resources, because they have the insight, usually from members across the business, and can tell HR/DEI whether policies are being operationalised equitably.
When I was recently asked what my proudest achievement was from working with a staff network, I said it was working directly with the HR team to make family leave and entitlements more inclusive. This included working on the creation of pregnancy loss guidance for employees and managers, reviewing our suite of policies to make them more accessible and ensuring they cross-referenced each other, and planning communications frameworks to keep staff informed about upcoming policy and benefits changes.
Together, ERGs and HR/DEI can make a positive impact on the #employeeexperience!
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The Power Of Teamwork 🤝🏽
EDI Teams and ERGs share the goal of driving workplace inclusivity. However, their relationship is complex and can often be fraught with tension.
So, how can EDI Teams and ERGs work more closely together? In this thought leadership article, we explore the reasons behind the divide and share tips and advice for happier ways of working.
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Navigating the complex relationship between EDI Teams and ERGs
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EMEA Area Vice President, Employee Workflow Solutions at ServiceNow
1wA hugely enjoyable and engaging set of discussions - can't wait to see them evolve.