Employee Resource Group (ERG) Best Practices

Course Details

• This course will be available to purchase on February 16, 2026.

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• COURSE TYPE

  Online/Asychronous 

• COURSE TIME

  6-8 hours of learning time.  This course provides 30 days of access.

• COURSE AUDIENCE

  Current and aspiring ERG leaders, ERG members, managers, and People & Culture professionals seeking practical guidance on ERG best practices.

• WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• You will learn how to design, lead, and sustain effective Employee Resource Groups. The course covers strategy, engagement, measurement, and organizational alignment.

Course Objectives

1. Describe the purpose, structure, and value of Employee Resource Groups within organizational contexts.
2. Analyze organizational values and priorities to align ERG goals and initiatives effectively.
3. Design an ERG framework, including mission, governance structure, and engagement strategies.
4. Apply best practices for ERG leadership, programming, and member engagement.
5. Communicate ERG impact to leadership and stakeholders using data-informed storytelling.

Course Topics

• Employee Resource Groups' role in fostering inclusion and belonging.
• Aligning ERG initiatives with organizational values.
• Designing and structuring effective ERGs.
• Planning and implementing impactful ERG programming and activities.
• Measuring ERG success.
• Cultivating a culture of continuous learning and sustainability within ERGs.

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