VII. Employee Resource Groups
About: CREA’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) serve as a means for employees to engage in meaningful dialogue that promotes inclusion and belonging while allowing them to align within CREA values, principles, and corporate direction. ERGs are employee-led and consist of individuals that share common characteristics, traits, background or are allies for any individual group. Membership: All employees are eligible to attend and participate in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). ERGs are inclusive of all employees including those that do not match the demographic background that each individual ERG is centered. Membership is not based on employee role or salary. Employees are encouraged to participate in ERGs during work hours. ERG membership will consist of the following roles: • Social Impact Liaison – A staff member from the Social Impact Department. • Lead(s ) – An employee responsible for providing leadership and guiding the direction of the ERG. • Member – An individual employee who participates in the ERG and matches the demographic background in which the ERG is centered around. • Ally – An individual employee who participates in the ERG. They do not match the demographic background in which the ERG is centered, however, they support members and engage in ERG efforts. Structure: CREA’s ERGs are a function of CREA’s Social Impact Department and are strategically aligned with as a part of the Inclusion Advisory Council. All annual plans will be reviewed by the IAC. Any recommendations for improvement in CREA’s culture will be provided to the IAC. The groups operational activities are supported by the Social Impact and Marketing Department while being employee-led and driven and in alignment with CREA’s mission, vision, and values. Social Impact Liaison The Social Impact Liaison is an employee from the Social Impact Department that is charged with the following tasks: • Facilitating the creation of ERGs
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