By Ciara Gogan, Nov 5, 2025 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an invaluable resource, having impact in both measurable and immeasurable ways. They are known by a variety of names, ERGs, BRGs (Business Resource Groups), Affinity Groups, and others. While their functions may vary from place to place, whatever you […]
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By Sandra D. Polster, Sep 3, 2025 Workplaces today often talk a big game about inclusion. But for employees who exist at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities—such as LGBTQ+ people with disabilities—inclusion isn’t about celebration days or accessibility ramps. It’s about surviving a system not designed with them in
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In May 2025, Pride in Our Workplace brought together LGBTQ+ professionals, ERG leaders, and DEIB practitioners for our ERG Leadership Summit—a high-impact event designed to inspire, connect, and equip those working to create more inclusive workplaces from the inside out. Held in person, in conjunction with the Boston Spirit LGBTQ+
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At Pride in Our Workplace (PIOW), we believe that fostering inclusive workplaces requires continuous collaboration, innovation, and learning. Our recent Virtual Roundtable on LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Priorities brought together Employee Resource Group (ERG) and DEIB leaders from our sponsor organizations to reflect on their
Roses are red, violets are blue, and we’re thanking ERG leaders for all that they do! The hard work of HR and DEI teams & LGBTQ+ ERGs often goes overlooked. Today, we’re giving them their flowers and we encourage you to do the same.
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As June 2022 comes to a close, we hope that you have been able to celebrate LGBTQ+ joy, allyship, and resilience this month. We have been hard at work and have an exciting collection of resources, spotlights, and announcements to share with you in a special Pride edition of the PIOW Newsletter.
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LGBTQ+ Pride Month is upon us, and it’s a time to both celebrate the progress made and acknowledge the work yet to be done in our community. This is also a month where LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are often asked to drive their organizations’ recognition of Pride. While this seems intimidating, we’re here to say it doesn’t need to be a lot of work! We have 5 easy ways that your ERG can make an impact.
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