Employee Resource Groups

Global LGBT: Divine Pressure to Stay in Closet

Employee Resource Groups Global Diversity Veterans April 4, 2016 by Eve Tahmincioglu

In countries where homophobia is still a major issue, pressure can come from a host of places to keep personal lives under wraps.

One case involving a high-profile international job brought pressure from the Vatican.

Lawsuits May Widen LGBT Protections

Best Practices Diversity Recruitment & Retention Employee Resource Groups Workforce March 31, 2016 by Eve Tahmincioglu

Two federal lawsuits could lead to far-reaching legal protections for LGBT employees who face discrimination in the workplace.

Employee Group Bolsters Business, Society

Employee Resource Groups March 15, 2016 by Eve Tahmincioglu

We talk a lot about the benefits of employee-resource groups for careers, onboarding, socialization and retention. But these groups, known as ERGs, can also benefit an employer’s business and, potentially, society at large.

PwC Focused on Recruiting People With Disabilities

Employee Resource Groups November 13, 2015 by Tamika Cody

VIDEO: PwC tax partner Brad Hopton shares how the firm created the Special Needs Caregiver Circle to provide support to its disabled employees and those taking care of family members, which grew from 10 to 200+ members.

MassMutual Named 12th Among Top 25 Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups October 28, 2015 by Tamika Cody

MassMutual’s Latino employee resource group —Association of Latinos at MassMutual and Allies—has been recognized on its first attempt as one of 2015’s Top 25 U.S. ERGs and Diversity Councils by the Association of ERGs & Councils, a Prism International, Inc. partner company

Joelle Murchison, Ralph de Chabert, Sharon Harvey Davis

Frank Office Talk About Race—How ERGs Can Help

Employee Resource Groups December 19, 2014 by Alber Lin

The protests against racial injustice are on everyone’s minds. How can your ERGs and D&I staff help bridge polarizing opinions and create open and healthy discussions?

VIDEO: 2014 Top Company for Employee Resource Groups: Merck & Co.

Employee Resource Groups October 30, 2014 by

Merck & Co.’s Willie Deese, Executive Vice President and President, Merck Manufacturing Division, told DiversityInc’s audience about leadership’s support for D&I and the Employee Business Resource Groups alignment with corporate business goals.

AT&T National Employee Resource Group Conference

AT&T’s Annual ERG Conference Celebrates Human Touch Behind Service

Employee Resource Groups October 30, 2014 by Alber Lin

Nearly 1,700 employees gathered at the company’s Dallas headquarters for two days in September to hear from leaders and participate in workshops.

VIDEO: How Resource Groups Can Strengthen Employee, Patient and Customer Engagement With Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Mayo Clinic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Employee Resource Groups October 28, 2014 by Alber Lin

Hospitals, health insurers and pharmaceutical companies increasingly rely on employee resource groups to find diverse talent and connect with the communities they serve. Best practices were highlighted by leaders at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Mayo Clinic and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan at DiversityInc’s event.

VIDEO: Using Resource Groups to Reach New Employees With AT&T

Employee Resource Groups October 23, 2014 by Alber Lin

AT&T has had remarkable success in on-boarding new employees with the help of its resource groups. Debbie Storey, Senior Vice President, Talent Development and Chief Diversity Officer, showcased best practices including live events, leadership opportunities and cross-generational learning, at DiversityInc’s October event.