Power ERG Cross Collaboration
Organizations are always on a mission to boost Employee Resource Group (ERG) engagement. When ERGs operate in silos, engagement tends to be limited—meaning fewer people are engaged, fewer voices are heard, and fewer changes are made. But when organizations create ERG cross collaboration opportunities, they see a huge boost in engagement, broaden their reach, and improve employee participation.
ERG Cross Collaboration can turn an average event into a must-attend experience for your team. By bringing together multiple ERGs, you create an event that appeals to a broader audience, tapping into a wider range of interests and giving your Employee Engagement initiatives more exposure.
Why ERG Cross Collaboration Matters
Boosts ERG Engagement: One of the biggest struggles organizations face is getting their ERGs to engage and participate consistently. A major advantage of ERG Cross Collaboration is that it draws in more people from different groups. When ERGs work together, they create an event that serves multiple communities, ensuring higher attendance and greater participation. This not only improves engagement but also promotes inclusivity, allowing different voices to be heard.
Strengthens DEI Efforts: Collaboration helps different ERGs amplify their efforts by sharing knowledge, resources, and strategies. This combined effort can help accelerate DEI initiatives, creating a more unified approach to tackling workplace issues. When ERGs work together, they can align on common goals and make a bigger impact.
Improves Innovation: When people from different ERGs come together, they start to build relationships. Trust forms naturally through collaboration, which is a key ingredient for innovation. With trust, employees respond more quickly to potential risks and threats. Cross-pollination of knowledge leads to more creative ideas and quicker responses to challenges, creating the prime environment for innovation.
Saves Money and Maximizes Resources: Budgets are getting tighter, and organizations are being asked to do more with less. ERG Cross Collaboration allows you to make the most of your financial resources by bringing multiple groups together for a single event. By combining efforts, you maximize engagement without having to increase your event budget, allowing you to do more with fewer resources.
How ERG Cross Collaboration Can Boost Your BHM Programming
If you’re planning a Black History Month event, ERG Cross Collaboration can be a game-changer. By collaborating with other ERGs, you can create a richer, more diverse program and increase participation across the board. Our Black History Month Virtual Escape Room is designed to bring together multiple ERGs to solve problems, engage in team-building, and create meaningful discussions around Black history.
Whether your teams are from Pride, Women’s ERGs, or others, they’ll work together in an interactive way that highlights their shared interests and creates momentum for continued collaboration throughout the year. Not only will your event be more engaging, but it will also strengthen your DEI strategy for months to come.
Ready to experience the power of ERG Cross Collaboration?
Book our Black History Month Virtual Escape Room to build your team’s engagement and momentum today. Let’s create an event your ERGs will talk about long after the game ends.
Sources:
Chezie. (n.d.). Engaging Allies: How ERGs Can Collaborate with Other Employee Groups. Retrieved from https://www.chezie.co/bluepages/engaging-allies-how-ergs-can-collaborate-with-other-employee-groups
BetterWay. (n.d.). What is an ERG? The Key to a More Inclusive Workplace. Retrieved from https://www.betterway.dev/posts/what-is-an-erg-understanding-employee-resource-groups