GUIDE
Catalyst guide to employee resource groups
Get step-by-step instructions for organizations and leaders—at all levels—to plan, launch, grow, and evolve ERGs within their workplaces.
- ERGs
- Diversity and Inclusion governance
- Inclusive workplaces
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Employee resource groups: Best practices from Catalyst Award-winning initiatives
We reviewed 36 Catalyst Award-winning initiatives spanning industries and global regions to bring you leading employee resource group best practices.
- ERGs
- Organizational culture change
- Diversity and Inclusion governance
Frequently asked questions
What are employee resource groups or ERGs?
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups based on shared characteristics or experiences. They provide a platform for employees to connect, share ideas, and work together to address workplace issues. ERGs may also be known by different names—Affinity Groups, Business Resource Groups, Diversity Groups, Employee Network Groups, Business Network Groups, Enterprise Resource Groups, Councils, Forums, and more—depending on the organization and focus.