Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can be a powerful driver of inclusion, belonging, and positive change inside organisations. Yet too often, they struggle with unclear roles, low capacity, or lack of alignment with organisational goals.
Our Effective ERGs Program equips ERG teams with the clarity, confidence, and practical tools to thrive — ensuring your ERGs deliver meaningful impact for their communities and for the organisation.
An Effective ERG is one that creates value at three levels:
Members feel equipped, connected, and energised to collaborate and achieve their goals.
The group advocates effectively and creates real, positive change for the people and purpose it represents.
The ERG aligns to organisational values and strategy, contributing in ways that strengthen the culture and organisational outcomes.
Through our research and practical experience, we’ve identified the core ingredients of Effective ERGs:
Clear responsibilities, priorities, and communication channels
A motivating, shared vision with a practical plan
Structures and processes that keep things moving
Trust, strong relationships, and diverse perspectives
The skills and time to lead and deliver initiatives
Voices that reflect the diversity of your organisation
We design each engagement to meet your ERGs where they are, combining structured support with co-design to make it highly relevant and practical.
A diagnostic to understand the current state, challenges, and opportunities. It helps shape the workshop design and ensures buy-in from ERG members.
An energising, action-focused session to align on purpose, roles, and priorities. Topics may include:
Ongoing 1:1 guidance for ERG leaders or HR, ensuring learnings are embedded and momentum is maintained.
High levels of positivity and motivation among ERG leaders
Significant improvements in clarity, energy, and alignment of ERGs
Skills development in team management, communication, meetings, goal-setting, and stakeholder engagement
Ongoing advocacy from participants for continued investment in the program
Confidence in
leading
ERG strategy
I feel well equipped to lead my ERG in developing an effective strategy
Confidence in developing effective ways of working
I feel well equipped to lead my ERG in developing effective ways of working
Confidence in
applying learnings to day-to-day work
To explore more about how Effective ERGs can be an opportunity for your organisation.
