In addition to having an impact on culture, employee resource groups can improve recruitment and development.
Employee resource groups, also known as affinity groups and inclusion councils, are employee-led bodies within a company that focus on fostering an inclusive work environment. ERGs began at Xerox in the 1960s when Black employees formed a group to address race-based tension within the office. Ever since, ERGs have become an avenue where organizations can foster a more inclusive workplace
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