Guide to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Have you ever thought about creating or leading an Employee Resource Group at your company? Our guide covers everything you need to know to start (or grow) an ERG.

Support the women on your team through an Employee Resource Group (ERG)

The Tech Ladies Guide to ERGs covers everything you need to know to get started (or grow) an ERG including:

  • How to define the purpose of your ERG,
  • Getting buy-in from your company to support your group,
  • Recruiting and engaging members,
  • And reducing burnout among leaders.

Featured ERG Leaders

We interviewed dozens of ERG leaders and executive sponsors to understand what makes a group successful.

Heather-Mae Pusztai

Women of Zapier ERG

ERGs give a lot of opportunities to individuals to either strengthen existing skills, to test out the water, or to showcase skills they aren't currently using in their role.

Shannon Cook

Movable Pink ERG

The ERG works because of the people in the community and the support we get—not just a budget and executive sponsor, but through our DEI council and People team, and there's even space in our Town Halls for ERGs to have a platform.

Bethany Smith

Square1 ERG

As a firm believer in DEI, I believe in ERGs and have seen the power that they can have at an organization when they are properly funded and supported.

For Employees

Whether you're a current ERG leader looking for ways to engage and retain members, or an employee looking to start an ERG at your company, our guide has something for you. It covers common activities and initiatives, how to structure an ERG and build awareness, and how to set goals and measure success.

And with insights from leading companies like Zapier, General Assembly, and Pinterest, you'll get a well-rounded perspective on what it takes to create and lead a successful ERG!

For Executives

As someone looking to support the women on your team, this guide is an invaluable resource. You'll learn about how companies of all sizes are supporting their ERGs and how you can do the same on your own team.

The guide also includes actionable tips on how to structure an ERG, prevent burnout among leaders, and amplify the group's work across the company.

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The Tech Ladies Guide to ERGs covers everything you need to know to get started (or grow) an ERG including:

  • How to define the purpose of your ERG,
  • Getting buy-in from your company to support your group,
  • Recruiting and engaging members,
  • And reducing burnout among leaders.