EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS
• Engaging respectfully in all dialogue and interactions with other members of the group • Actively participating and engaging during ERG meetings Allies Allies who do not match the demographic in which the ERG is centered also do not hold any obligatory status within the ERG. Allies are allowed to join or separate from the ERG at any time without notice. Allies are, however, bound to the following: • Respecting the confidentiality of all ERG group members • Engaging respectfully in all dialogue and interactions with other members of the group • Only attending meetings in which allies are invited New Group Formation When starting a new ERG, interested individuals must collaborate with the Human Resources department to evaluate demand and establish specifics. While philanthropic giving is not mandatory for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), CREA encourages alignment with its current Philanthropy and Giving initiatives. If ERGs choose to collaborate with external non-profit organizations, the following guidelines must be followed: 1. ERG Leads and Co-Leads must obtain approval from the Human Resources department. 2. The selected non-profit organizations must align with CREA’s values. 3. All employee donations made directly to the non-profit must be clearly positioned as voluntary. ERG Annual Budget ERGs may require funding to engage participants fully and support operational activities throughout the year. CREA supports these activities and events in alignment with its core values and encourages ERGs to promote awareness and education among employees. Below are the guidelines for funding ERGs within CREA: Guidelines: 1. Each ERG is allocated a budget of $1,500 annually to support its operational activities. Employee Resource Group Guidelines Philanthropy & Giving for External Non-Profit Organizations
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