ERG Community Service and Civic Engagement Guide
Your go-to-guide to help you run an educational civics program for your Employee Resource Group without starting political debates or setting of executive alarm bells.
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Start Here: Your ERG Roadmap
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A Simple Roadmap for ERG Leaders
A look at the practical benefits that show up inside your group and across your company.
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Use This Toolkit with Purpose and Ease
A walkthrough of how to use this guide with purpose and ease.
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Start Strong with a Simple Leader Guide
A list of simple steps that help you move from idea to action with confidence.
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Build Your Civic Foundation
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Understand Civics in Plain Language
A simple, everyday definition your ERG can actually use.
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See Why Civics Matters at Work
A look at the practical benefits that show up inside your group and across your company.
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Learn How Civics Strengthens Your ERG
A clear explanation of how civic participation supports your ERG and the people you serve.
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Grow Skills that Improve Your Work
A short lesson showing how stronger civic skills lead to stronger workplace skills.
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Read Real World Case Studies
Get an inside peek to what other companies are doing with civics a work.
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Use Tools that Make Your Work Easier
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Get Tips for Working with HR, Legal, and Communications
Build trust, stay aligned, and move forward with confidence.
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Clear and Simple Guidelines for your Program
A few grounded guidelines to help your ERG stay aligned, nonpartisan, and comfortable.
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Volunteer to Turn ERG Values into Action
Check out these great opportunities for your teams to connect and contribute to the community.
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Share Messages with Ease
Ready to share messages that help your group understand what matters without adding work to your plate.
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2026 Civic Holidays
Clear and factual information your team can trust.
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Use a Simple Calendar for Election Month
A week by week plan that keeps you organized and removes the guesswork.
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Host a Event to Drive Learning and Connection
Ideas and plug-and play-activities that help your group learn and connect with purpose.
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Organize a Short Activity in Your Meeting or Slack Channel
Your ERG does not need a big event to make a meaningful impact. Small steps can go a long way.
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Share Resources Your Team Can Trust
Clear and factual information your team can trust.
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Track Impact in a Simple Way
Simple ways to track progress so you can secure resources and recognition for your work.
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Lead Conversations that Build Trust
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Learn the Basics of Calming Workplace Conversations
A quick guide to keeping conversations calm, comfortable, and focused.
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Set Ground Rules that Keep Everyone Comfortable
A few friendly expectations that help everyone feel respected and at ease.
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Navigate Discomfort with Confidence
Practical steps to use when a conversation starts to feel tense or awkward.
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Support Employees During Political Stress
Ways to help people feel grounded, focused, and supported in a noisy season.
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Use the Parking Lot Method to Stay on Track
A polite and simple way to steer conversations back on track when they drift.
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Your time is valuable.
This guide gives you simple and reliable tools that help your ERG support employees without adding too much work or stress.
What You'll Get
We break ideas into simple and manageable parts so you feel supported rather than overwhelmed. As you progress, you build skill and confidence one step at a time.
Expert-Backed Content
Each lesson equips you with useful strategies you can put into action right away. The focus is on learning with purpose and seeing real results.
Improved Confidence
Practical Tools
Every tool and resource is designed to make your work easier. You gain templates, plans, and communications you can use immediately.
You explore examples and guided reflections that help you see challenges with fresh eyes. This guide helps you stay flexible and thoughtful rather than tied to rigid formulas.
New Skills & Approaches
Let’s Work Together
Your ERG leadership matters and you don’t have to navigate the program on your own. Reach out to our team for simple guidance, practical tools, and a partner who understands how ERGs work.
Tell us what you are building and we will help you take the next step with clarity and confidence.