Course Overview

This presentation delves into the concept of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), examining their nature, workplace effectiveness, and specific initiatives such as the Introduction of the ISS, creating ERGs and Steering Committees, the elimination of racial discrimination, and the World Culture Day Cookbook.

This session offers insight into:

– Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), also referred to as affinity groups or business resource groups, are voluntary, employee-led organizations within a company formed around shared characteristics, life experiences, or interests.
– ERGs provide a platform for employees to unite, offer mutual support, and collaborate toward common goals, often centered around dimensions like race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or common interests.
– The presentation offers expert insight into the nature of ERGs and evaluates their effectiveness in the workplace.
– Specific topics covered in the presentation include the Introduction of the ISS, guidance on creating ERGs and Steering Committees, strategies for eliminating racial discrimination, and the innovative initiative known as the World Culture Day Cookbook.