ERGs are groups of employees who congregate around some shared characteristics or life experiences. ERGs are generally based on providing support, enhancing career options, and contributing to personal development in the work environment.
ERGs have traditionally been focused on personality traits or cultural characteristics of underrepresented groups like women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with different cognitive & physical abilities, military status, and the LGBTQ+ community. ERGs can be viewed as a comforting environment of familiarity and a key stratagem in the persistent endeavor to retain diverse talent.