Resource Database
Attributes
- Organizational Culture
- Career Development
Source
The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
Type of Resource
Toolkit
Target Area
Development
Target Unit
Diversity & Inclusion
Link to Resource
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The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion created this toolkit to provide practical suggestions and strategies for implementing and managing Employee Resource Groups within companies. The toolkit contains information about:
- Types of ERGs: Cultural, inter-generational, single parents, working parents, women, etc.
- Value of ERGs:To organizations and individuals (e.g. community and ally building; engagement, inclusion, and retention; leadership and professional development)
- Barriers and Challenges:Examples of what ERGs face in Canadian organizations (e.g. buy-in from management and leadership; ERG structure and logistics; membership engagement and retention)
- Setting Up ERGs for Success: CCDI recommends action in aspects such as formal structures and budget; communications and synergies; accountability; engaging stakeholders; etc.
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