The Evolution of Employee Resource Groups

Here we’ll discuss the makeup of ERGs, the specific challenges that members face, and what employers can do to give these groups the continued support they need.


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The Evolution of Employee Resource Groups

Recent years have included profuse pledges from organizations to be more empathetic, more equitable, more diverse, more inclusive, and more supportive. In our latest Workhuman® iQ survey, we polled more than 4,100 full-time employees in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada. The goal was to understand the kaleidoscope of the employee experience in today’s workplace environment.

Here we’ll discuss the makeup of ERGs, the specific challenges that members face, and what employers can do to give these groups the continued support they need to initiate positive change in the workplace.

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