The Curious Cultivator
We invite you to take some time to read our blog ‘The Curious Cultivator’ that features articles with our latest research, stories of people at big companies making positive change (what we call our Cultivator Profiles), guides and toolkits, and much more. Let us know what you’d like to see more of as we look to publish the latest on how to continue to build a more empowering culture, drive change and communications, and build community at work.
From Impact to Income: Advocating for Fair Compensation as an ERG Lead
Affinity groups, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and other workplace communities empower organizations and their employees through improved retention, culture building, and leadership development. Despite that, not all ERG leaders receive fair compensation for their valuable work. Dive into the step-by-step guide to asking for a compensation increase and other tangible support as an ERG lead.
Cultivate Food Fight: What leftovers taught me about teamwork and collaboration
The best lessons I’ve ever learned about teamwork came from repurposing a tray of taco meat. It all started with a small community organization working to reduce food waste in South Central Pennsylvania.
Icebreakers that won’t make you roll your eyes
Icebreakers don’t have to be anxiety-inducing or cringe-worthy. In fact, icebreakers play a big role in building successful communities where teams can learn and grow together in meaningful ways.
3 Ways to Support Caregivers in the Workplace
According to TEKsystems, more than one in six people working full-time or part-time are Caregivers.
Creating, Growing, and Sustaining Employee Resources Groups (ERGs)
Without Employee Resource Groups, vital employee information can lead to losing the best company talent and your favorite co-workers. Tune in for a valuable conversation about how these ERG leaders are working everyday with their communities to solve complex internal problems.
3 Workplace Community Trends to Know About in 2022
2022 is here! Here are 3 workplace community trends you should know about.
Why Intersectionality Matters at Work (Part 4/4)
In this series, we’ll walk you through some of the basics of intersectionality. In each issue we’ll leave you with questions to help you apply these concepts to your work; we’ll also share all of our sources so you can use this information as a gateway to further learning, questioning, and action. Ready? Let’s go!
Why Intersectionality Matters at Work (Part 3/4)
In this series, we’ll walk you through some of the basics of intersectionality. In each issue we’ll leave you with questions to help you apply these concepts to your work; we’ll also share all of our sources so you can use this information as a gateway to further learning, questioning, and action. Ready? Let’s go!
Why Intersectionality Matters at Work (Part 2/4)
In this series, we’ll walk you through some of the basics of intersectionality. In each issue we’ll leave you with questions to help you apply these concepts to your work; we’ll also share all of our sources so you can use this information as a gateway to further learning, questioning, and action. Ready? Let’s go!
Why Intersectionality Matters at Work (Part 1/4)
In this series, we’ll walk you through some of the basics of intersectionality. In each issue we’ll leave you with questions to help you apply these concepts to your work; we’ll also share all of our sources so you can use this information as a gateway to further learning, questioning, and action. Ready? Let’s go!
Three Quick Wins to Kick Start An Employee Resource Group At Work
We wrote a roughly 4,000-word toolkit on how to build & sustain thriving Employee Resource Groups. While it's full of helpful tips for ERG leaders, it might be too much if you're just getting started. For that reason, we're sharing three quick wins to kick-start your Employee Resource Group.
Employee Resource Group Toolkit: Building & Sustaining Engaging Workplace Communities
Whether you are an aspiring or experienced ERG leader, this tool is your go-to resource for how to create an impactful community.
Featured Workplace Community Leader: Penny Schnarrs
Communities are containers for possibility. At their best, they bring people together to move towards change. But building community isn’t fast, not even in our speedy virtual world. As writer Stephen Covey said, “Change moves at the speed of trust.”
What Are You Doing To Boost Member Engagement For Your Employee Resource Group?
Whether you lead a well-established Employee Resource Group or are just getting started, member engagement is one of the hardest parts of building community. To get the lay of the land, we spoke to a handful of ERG leaders across the globe to hear how they engage their members.
What's In Your Community Toolbox? Tools for ERG & Workplace Community Leaders
Technologies aren't standalone cures or solutions for disengaged communities; they are tools you can use to meet specific community needs. Thinking about building the right tech stack for your community needs can be a bit overwhelming at first, especially if you've never built a community before!
Are Employee Resource Groups Only For Big Companies? Short Answer: No
The need for community & a sense of belonging doesn't just apply to large, global organizations. In a world characterized by a disparate, diverse workforce and global uncertainty, these benefits are more vital than ever before, no matter where you work.
Paying for Priceless Work: A Case for Compensating ERG Leaders
It isn't easy to put a price tag on the invaluable benefits Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders bring to their company, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try.
ERG Leader Profile: Using Data to Meet Pressing Needs of Caregivers at Culture Amp
Culture Amp’s mission is to build a better work world—and not just for its enterprise customers. At Culture Amp, employees (known as “Campers”) are encouraged to join one of several existing employee resource groups or to create their own if they see an unfulfilled need. That’s exactly what Senior Campaign Manager Iryna Halaway did.
Community-Building Inspiration
We love to learn from the many great ERGs, communities of practice, service groups, and other workplace communities out there, but we also love finding inspiration from the different types of communities that exist all around us.
The Evolution of Workplace Communities
The Office, the quintessential workplace comedy T.V. series, was once the most relatable depiction of working life in America. But, over the last decade, work around the world has shifted entirely.