A Guide to ERGs (Employee Resource Groups)

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Employee Engagement Courses Corporate Social Responsibility Courses Leadership Development Courses Organizational Development Courses Workplace Culture Courses Allyship Courses

Course Description

Overview

Learn what employee resource groups (ERGs) are, along with some of their challenges, and ways to be involved as a member and as an ally.

Syllabus

Introduction

An introduction to ERGs

1. What Every Employee Should Know about ERGs

What are ERGs and where did they come from?
ERGs are good for business
Personal benefits of ERGs
Common challenges for ERGs

2. Participating in an ERG

Deciding how you will participate in ERGs
How ERG members can support the mission
Allies for ERGs

3. Leading an ERG

Structuring your ERG for success
Getting resources and visibility for your ERG
Engaging volunteers for your ERG
Developing goals and a vision for your ERG
Gaining buy-in for your ERG activities
Monitoring the success and impact of ERG efforts
Maintaining balance of ERG and other responsibilities

Conclusion

Getting involved in the ERGs of your organization

Taught by

Daisy Lovelace

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