Employee Resource Groups Are on the Rise at U.S. Companies

Roughly 90% of major U.S. employers have ERGs. And they aren’t just for networking anymore.

Employee resource groups have come a long way from mainly hosting networking events where members could wine and whine—as critics sarcastically described them.

The self-help organizations, founded decades ago, enable individuals with similar backgrounds to share common career obstacles and advancement strategies. Now, ERGs are acquiring greater prominence at U.S. businesses as more bosses recognize their value in achieving key strategies.

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