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Implementing & Maintaining Women’s Employee Resource Groups
March 28, 2023
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This workshop will help you develop and maintain successful Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that effectively improve gender equity in the workplace. ERGs are critical in building a sense of community and belonging, identifying areas for improvement, and developing company-specific policies that suit your culture and organizational goals. We leave time for group discussion and Q&A to ensure all your questions are answered. This workshop is led by Sophie Warwick, who has spent her career in structural engineering and specializes in developing in-house gender equity policies and chairing ERGs and advocacy groups. Key takeaways from this workshop include:
– Understanding & communicating the value of advocacy and support groups.
– How to develop an engaging group structure that can be maintained long-term.
– Selecting and coaching the right group champions.
– Appreciating intersectionality and how different groups may work together.
– Setting up an annual calendar and enrolling key senior leaders.