Sample Employee Resource Groups (ERGS)

ERGs include employees from all backgrounds and are a great way to fully engage within your company to gain experience and exposure at all levels of your company. ERGs are open to all. They focus on personal and professional development and mentoring, business product development and support, and volunteer support for the company’s local communities. Because our ERGs are so valuable to the business, they are strongly supported through leadership involvement, work time and space, resources, and Executive Champions. 

The Black Employee Network (BEN) enhances, influences and strengthens the relationships of Black employees with each other and the wider company community to foster a culture of inclusion within the workforce. Through professional development, career management, mentoring and networking opportunities, BEN strives to engage, empower and develop all employees, while investing in the communities in which we live and work.

Asian Pacific Americans (APA) aims to positively influence the attraction, promotion and retention of Asian and Pacific Islander American talent at your business, by providing its members with professional development, community outreach, cultural enrichment, leadership, and networking opportunities, all in service of creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.

MyAbilities empowers People with Disabilities and their allies across the enterprise via increased exposure, leadership, mentoring and development opportunities, while championing a safe and welcoming disability-sensitive work environment. MyAbilities is committed to cultivating a workplace that is reflective of and responsive to all the communities and customers we serve, enabling individual and company success. 

OUT@yourcompay enhances employee engagement by creating an environment where everyone – including LGBTQ employees and their allies – is comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. OUT provides leadership, networking, development and volunteer opportunities to its LGBTQ and straight ally members. OUT contributes to an LGBTQ aware and inclusive culture and supports your company's goal of attracting, developing, retaining, and engaging diverse talent.

Unidos educates, unites and empowers Hispanic/Latino professionals at the business while creating an environment where all employees can embrace Hispanic cultures. Unidos provides leadership opportunities, professional development and service to multicultural communities, all in support of impacting business goals and advancing careers.

Open to all, the Veterans Network (VetNet) supports your company’s veteran employees and their spouses, members of the active duty, National Guard and reserve components of the United States military through volunteering, advocacy, career development and community partnerships. VetNet is critical to fostering a business culture that recognizes, supports and develops the unique characteristics of Veterans throughout your company and within your communities.

Women's Network provides opportunities for women and their allies to connect while empowering them to advance their careers through professional growth opportunities, forums to network, and educational resources. The Women’s Network champions an inclusive work environment that helps drive our business forward.

A Young Professionals Network (YPN) strives to impact innovation, collaboration and exceptional business results for your company, while providing leadership, mentorship, networking and community service opportunities for future leaders, and supporting a company culture of inclusivity.