How To Start an Employee Resource Group in 8 Simple Steps
Diversity is becoming a central conversation in the workplace, so employee resource groups are increasingly important. These groups create a safe space for employees from different genders, races, ages, and cultures to come together and raise awareness about their experiences. They also give people an opportunity to share any issues they are facing, both in the workplace and in their communities.Â
Employee support groups make workplaces more inclusive and show that companies value diversity and want to support employees as best they can. Setting up a successful group does not need to be hard, and following the right steps can help increase employee engagement and make teams feel safer and happier at work.Â
Starting an employee resource group requires strong organizational skills, but it’s easy enough when you follow the right strategies. Here are the steps we’ll be breaking down in this tutorial:Â
- Find Potential Members
- Talk to Your Workplace Executives
- Set Up The Foundations
- Recruit More Members
- Plan Your First Meeting
- Run Your First Meeting
- Improve Your Meetings
- Revisit Your Goals