{"id":11956,"date":"2024-06-10T09:31:10","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T15:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/board.org\/?p=11956"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:00:28","slug":"integrating-ergs-into-onboarding-strategies-to-enhance-dei-and-ex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/board.org\/employee-experience-peer-network\/resources\/integrating-ergs-into-onboarding-strategies-to-enhance-dei-and-ex\/","title":{"rendered":"Embedding ERGs into Onboarding: Strategies to Strengthen Employee Experience and DEI"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"506\"><strong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"367\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Early <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERG <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">engagement <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strengthens <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">belonging:<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Introducing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">during <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">helps <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">new <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hires <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">feel <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">supported <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">from <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">beginning, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">building <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">an <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">early <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">sense <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">connection <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"506\"><strong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"555\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Ongoing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">check-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ins <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">provide <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">critical <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">support:<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Follow-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ups <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">at <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">30, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">90, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">180 <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">days <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">help <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">maintain <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">engagement <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">offer <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">opportunities <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">continued <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">connection, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">especially <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">important <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">in <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hybrid <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">work <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"506\"><strong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"774\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Inclusive <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">practices <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">increase <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">participation:<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Providing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERG <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">resources, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">information, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">virtual <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">opportunities <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ensures <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">all <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">new <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hires <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">receive <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">equal <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">support <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">can <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">engage <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">with <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">workplace <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1136\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">For <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organizations <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">focused <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">on <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strengthening <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">diversity, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">equity, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">inclusion (<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI) <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">experience (<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">EX), <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">helping <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">new <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hires <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">feel <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">welcomed <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">integrated <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">into <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">company <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">culture <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">is <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1301\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Recently, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Experience <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Board <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Members<\/span> <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">shared <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strategies <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">engaging <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">new <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">collaborating <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">with <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">improve <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1429\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Below <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">are <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">several <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ways <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organizations <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">are <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">incorporating <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">into <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">new <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">experience <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">foster <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">belonging <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">from <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">day <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">How <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Dow <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Leveraged <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Transform <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Onboarding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Process<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During our leadership panel on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/board.org\/ex\/resources\/panel-on-leveraging-employee-resource-groups-to-enhance-dei-and-ex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leveraging ERGs to enhance DEI and EX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our Board Members <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">emphasized <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">importance <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">introducing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">early <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">so <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">new <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">immediately <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">feel <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">part <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">community.<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;11783&#8243; image_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once employees join RISE, a note is triggered to the RISE leader at their location, who will then reach out to engage them, provide resources, update them on upcoming events, and enhance their sense of belonging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shrutibahadur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shruti Bahadur<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Global Leader of Employee Experience and Employee Resource Groups at Dow<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shrutibahadur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shruti Bahadur<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Global Leader of Employee Experience and Employee Resource Groups at Dow, shared an example of how their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.dow.com\/en-us\/about\/company\/beliefs-and-culture\/inclusion-and-diversity.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RISE ERG<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 which provides an environment to foster positive integration of new employees \u2013 <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">played <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">a <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">key <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">role <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">in <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">enhancing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">company\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">approach.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;RISE partnered with HR to fine-tune the onboarding process, offering personalized messages and resources,&#8221; Shruti explained. &#8220;This proactive engagement enhanced the sense of belonging and community among new hires.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">She <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">explained <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">RISE <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">sends <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">several <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">targeted <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">messages <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">new <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">throughout <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">their <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">early <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">days <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">at <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">company. <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">These <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">include <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">a <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">welcome <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">message <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">from <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">all <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">on <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">day <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">seven, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">a <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">personalized <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">message <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">from <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">RISE <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">on <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">day <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">14 <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">highlighting <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">resources <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">connection <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">opportunities, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">a <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">reminder <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">on <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">day <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">30 <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">if <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">has <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">not <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">yet <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">joined.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Once employees join RISE, a note is triggered to the RISE leader at their location, who will then reach out to engage them, provide resources, update them on upcoming events, and enhance their sense of belonging,&#8221; Shruti added. &#8220;We&#8217;ve received positive feedback since rolling this out last year.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edgewell Personal Care Leveraged ERGs to Connect with Employees Before Their Start Dates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alison-jones-she-ella-%E5%A5%B9-31a7a04\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alison Jones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Vice President of DEI at Edgewell Personal Care, described their initiative called the &#8220;joyful journey,&#8221; aligned with their motto, &#8220;We make useful things joyful.&#8221;<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; 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column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We provide pre-start connections with teammate resource groups, offering opportunities for meaningful conversations and support. By fostering early connections, we create a foundation for a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alison-jones-she-ella-%E5%A5%B9-31a7a04\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alison Jones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Vice President of DEI at Edgewell Personal Care<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">This <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">initiative <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">begins <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">even <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">before <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">officially <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">start <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">their <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">roles, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">giving <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">them <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">opportunity <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">connect <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">with <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">TRGs (<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Teammate <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Resource <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Groups)<\/span> <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">as <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">soon <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">as <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">they <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">accept <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">an <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">offer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;We provide pre-start connections with teammate resource groups, offering opportunities for meaningful conversations and support,&#8221; Alison said. &#8220;By fostering early connections, we create a foundation for a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3750\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Alison <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">explained <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">this <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">early <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">engagement <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">allows <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">incoming <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ask <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">questions <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">gain <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">insights <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">from <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERG <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">members, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">including <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">advice <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">related <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">community <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">experiences <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">or <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">navigating <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">workplace <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3999\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Additional <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">check-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ins <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">take <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">place <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">at <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">90 <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">days <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">six <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">months, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">providing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">continued <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">opportunities <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">support <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">connection. <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Alison <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">noted <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">these <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">follow-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ups <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">are <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">especially <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">valuable <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">in <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hybrid <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">workplaces <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">where <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">informal <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">interactions <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">are <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">less <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">frequent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;The focus is on the employee experience, managed by our talent acquisition team,&#8221; Alison said. &#8220;Talent acquisition recognized the need for a more involved onboarding process, rather than just making an offer and leaving new hires to navigate on their own.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Championing ERGs for Onboarding Success<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4542\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">During <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">a <\/span><strong data-start=\"4324\" data-end=\"4361\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Board.<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">org <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">members-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">only <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">discussion<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">on <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">revitalizing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">across <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">large <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organizations, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">EX <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">leaders <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">also <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">shared <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">additional <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strategies <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strengthening <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERG <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">involvement <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">in <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">gaining <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">executive <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4544\" data-end=\"4757\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">One <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">member <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">explained <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">their <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">company <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">is <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">establishing <\/span><strong data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4651\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">one <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">inclusive <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">group <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">at <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">each <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">distribution <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">center<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">allowing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees\u2014<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">especially <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">those <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">without <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">consistent <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">internet <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">access\u2014<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">participate <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">in <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERG <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4759\" data-end=\"4880\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">They <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">shared <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">regional <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">groups <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hosting <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">community <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">events <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">targeted <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">communications <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">have <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">helped <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">increase <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Another <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">member <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">noted <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">their <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">team <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">follows <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">up <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">with <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">two <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">three <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">weeks <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">after <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">sharing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">opportunities <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">getting <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">involved <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">with <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another member&#8217;s organization connected with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/visit.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organize <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">monthly <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">heritage-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">focused <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">events <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">connected <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">helping <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">boost <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">engagement <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">across <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">workforce.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Best <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Practices <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Integrating <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Into <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Onboarding<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Integrating <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">into <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">can <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">turn <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">process <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">into <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">a <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">powerful <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">symbol <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">inclusion <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">while <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strengthening <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">company <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">culture. <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">During <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">a <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">members-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">only <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">discussion <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">on <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERG <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">integration, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Board <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Members <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">shared <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">several <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">effective <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">practices.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Steps for Effective ERG Integration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5580\" data-end=\"5833\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Providing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">essential <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">information <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">early <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">is <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">a <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">key <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">part <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">inclusive <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding. <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Members <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">recommended <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERG <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">leaders <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">connect <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">with <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">new <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hires <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">share <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">key <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">resources <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">such <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">as <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">codes <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">conduct, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">handbooks, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organizational <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">policies <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">during <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5835\" data-end=\"6003\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Including <\/span><strong data-start=\"5845\" data-end=\"5869\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">focused <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">training<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">is <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">also <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">valuable, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">with <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">topics <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">such <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">as <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">unconscious <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">bias <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">inclusive <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">leadership <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">helping <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">establish <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">expectations <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">workplace <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting Remote and Hybrid Employees<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6054\" data-end=\"6222\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Members <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">also <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">highlighted <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">importance <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">virtual <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">programs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ensure <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">remote <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hybrid <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">receive <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">same <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">level <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">support <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">as <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">their <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">in-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">office <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">peers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6224\" data-end=\"6381\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">One <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">member <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">explained <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">introducing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">new <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hires <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">as <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">part <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">their <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">support <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">network <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">can <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">help <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">address <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">some <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">challenges <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">associated <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">with <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hybrid <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Another <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">leader <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">described <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">how <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">their <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organization <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">created <\/span><strong data-start=\"6443\" data-end=\"6478\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Teams <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">chat <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">groups <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">new <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hires<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">where <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">could <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ask <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">questions <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">during <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">their <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">first <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">30 <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">days. <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">These <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">chats <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">also <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">introduced <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">leadership <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">groups <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">supported <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">new <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hire <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">events <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">both <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">virtually <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">in <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">person, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">included <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">one-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">pagers <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">explaining <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">process <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">timeline.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn More Strategies for Integrating ERGs in Onboarding with Your Peers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6809\" data-end=\"7019\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Integrating <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">into <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">process <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">can <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">help <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ensure <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">new <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">feel <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">welcomed, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">supported, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">connected <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">from <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">start. <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">However, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">implementing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">these <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">programs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">effectively <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">can <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">require <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">thoughtful <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7021\" data-end=\"7252\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">For <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">more <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">insights <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">on <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">engaging <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ERGs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">improving <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">onboarding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strategies, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">you <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">can <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">learn <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">from <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">your <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">peers <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">in <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Experience <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Board<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">where <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">members <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">meet <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">weekly <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">exchange <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ideas <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">benchmark <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">their <\/span><span 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