This document sets out questions and a planning framework, template and canvas to help organizations build and mature their employee resource groups.

1. Let’s
Talk
Talent
Boosting Stakeholder Inclusion:
The Transformative Power of Employee
Resource Groups (ERGs)
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2. Questions to help get started
Considerations
Purpose
Why do we exist – for our employees, the business and our communities? What goals
must we set to achieve our purpose?
Leadership
What leaders are best equipped to guide the ERG and why? Do they have a lived
experience and expertise to guide the ERG? Can they drive a culture of inclusion?
Membership
Who are we targeting and how do we build engaged membership? How do we build
allies?
Activities
What activities align with the ERG's goals (e.g., guest speakers, workshops, community
service projects, and opportunities to partner with other ERGs or organizations)?
Communication
What existing communication channels will keep members informed and engaged (e.g.,
newsletter, social media, or online forum)?
Measurement What metrics will we use to measure success and identify improvements?
Integration
What intersectionalities exist between our ERG and others (internal and external) and
how do we bring them to life?
Community
Experience
What experience do we want to create by providing opportunities for networking,
professional development, and support (e.g., mentorship, leadership development, and
social events)?
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3. Employee Resource Group
Planning Canvas
Purpose
ERG Name: :
Membership
Priorities
ERG Executive Sponsor:
Budget and Resources
Organization & Intersectionality
How this aligns to Business Strategy
/Sustainable Development Goals
Internal
Community
External
Community
Plan to get there
Where you need help (funding, time
allowance, resources for activities)
The people we serve
Description of
Internal
community
Description of
External
Community
Priority Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Our purpose is to …
#1 For our employees
#2 For the business
#3 For our community
Our goals and how they will be
measured ...
# People /
Target Growth
1 2 3
4 5
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ERG Leader:
What do we
share with other
ERGs and how
will be bring to
light this
intersectionality
Roles,
responsibilities,
communication
processes. If geo
based how this
integrates with
Global structures
and engaging
stakeholders