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How One Company Made Employee Resource Groups Actually Matter
Employee resource groups are often treated as social clubs with no real power. But a mid-size tech company called Rivet Labs decided to change that. In 2024, they gave each of their five ERGs — focused on women, Black employees, Latino employees, LGBTQ+ employees, and disabled employees — a dedicated budget of $50,000 and direct access to the CEO. Within 18 months, retention among underrepresented groups at Rivet Labs increased by 22%, and the company saw a 15% rise in internal promotions for those same groups. Lucas and Luna break down exactly how Rivet Labs structured these ERGs, what…
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