Powering Employee Resource Group: The Role of Steegle.One Intranet
As diverse and dynamic as today’s workplace is, ensuring a sense of belonging and engagement among employees is paramount. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), also known as Affinity Groups, have become an essential tool for fostering inclusion and engagement in the workplace. They are groups of employees who join together based on shared characteristics or life experiences, such as race, gender, age, or common goals and interests.
More than that, they provide an avenue for employees to grow professionally, contribute to recruitment efforts, and boost employee retention.
It’s a win-win situation – for the employees who find value in these groups, and the organizations that see increased employee satisfaction and productivity.
These ERGs have proven to be powerful conduits in promoting diversity and offering support to underrepresented groups within organizations.
Bring your ERG to Life with Steegle News and Steegle Share
Auto-creation of Affinity Groups
Recognizing the importance of ERGs, we’ve designed the Steegle.One Intranet with features that allow these groups to flourish. Steegle.One makes it easy for ERGs to take shape. Instead of a manual process, Steegle.One allows affinity groups to be created automatically. This allows end-users to add and subscribe to their desired groups seamlessly, fostering an environment of inclusivity and engagement.
ERGs are not merely about having a shared platform; they are about communication, collaboration, and community building.
Our Steegle News tool enables ERGs to share news and updates relevant to their group, fostering a vibrant and informed community.
Additionally, Steegle People publishes the list of members automatically and Steegle Share becomes an invaluable tool for these groups, providing an efficient means of sharing resources and documents, ranging from guidelines and policies to event information and professional development materials.
Examples of Affinity Groups
Affinity groups can cater to a wide array of interests, backgrounds, and goals. Here are some examples that could be part of your organization’s ERGs:
New Employees
Asian and Pacific Islander Employees
Black Employees
LGBTQIA+ Employees
Veterans
Women in Leadership
Working Parents
Young Employees (<30)
International Employees
Employees with Disabilities
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Generations in the Workplace
Hispanics and Latinos
Buddhist Employees
Christian Employees
International Employees
Jewish Employees
Modern Families
Writers’ Circle
Chess Enthusiasts Club
Environmental Activists
Photography Club
Hiking and Outdoor Adventure Group
Meditation and Mindfulness Circle
Book Lovers Club
Coding and Programming
Film and Cinema Society
Fitness and Wellness
Entrepreneurship Club
