ERGs, for many years highlighted as spaces for the growth of diversity and inclusion initiatives, have received even greater recognition by top employers in 2020. As D&I executives plan to respond to the number of challenges posed by global events this year, those who spoke to HR Dive referenced ERGs as a key part of their strategies.
At ADP, for example, officials told HR Dive that ERGs provided personal and professional support as workers adjusted their lives in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company provided the leaders of its ERGs, called business resource groups, with guidance on leading during challenging times, and members also participated in volunteer activities even during the pandemic.
