Covid-19 has created a working-parent crisis. Since you’re reading this, you’re probably an HR practitioner, senior leader, or enterprising parent who wants to get your organization’s employee resource group (ERG) for employees with children up and running — or make the one that’s already in place more visible, active, and useful. But you’re probably also (circle all that apply):
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Alex Eben Meyer
8 Ways to Build an Employee Resource Group for Parents
Focus your efforts and make them stick.
November 11, 2020
· Long read
Summary.
Covid-19 is a crisis for working parents. Creating an employee resource group is one powerful way for your organization to help employees who have children — but if you’re seeking to implement or improve one, you may not be certain where to start. This no-nonsense guide offers eight ways to get the ball rolling, from identifying your right-now goals to building on efforts that are already working.