ERGs are finding a new and elevated prominence in organizations in recent years, as workplaces become increasingly connected to social movements.

Many organizations will create an ERG (or more than one) as part of their wider Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. The success of these ERGs lies with many different people, but the actual ERG leader has particular agency in ensuring the group does exactly what it needs to in order to make a difference. This article explores the top seven ways an incoming ERG leader can achieve this.

In today’s workplaces, it is simply impossible to remain apolitical. When difficult events happen, they reverberate through our workplaces, whether we want them to or not. The most loved leaders of this generation will embrace this diversity, lean towards the hard conversations, and foster environments that allow differences to thrive. This guide will help you do all of this thoughtfully and support your teams through challenging times. 

If you’ve been paying attention to the news recently, you’ve probably come across at least one of these acronyms. But what do they mean, and which one should you use? Some examples include using the terms: DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), DIB (diversity, inclusion and belonging), D&I (diversity & inclusion), and JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion). In this article, we’ll help you pull apart each acronym and decide which one is the best fit for your organization.

Ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine have impacted communities and individuals internationally, while giving rise to increasing cultural and religious discrimination. In light of these events, leaders need to prioritize mental health support, bereavement leave, and emotional processing within the workplace. 

We’ve compiled some resources to learn from and engage with, ways to support employee mental health at this time, along with links to charitable support and relief initiatives. 

During the month of Pride, institutions everywhere take part in themed celebrations, events and initiatives to recognize and show public support for LGBTQ+ communities. However, depending on the intention and type of support they show, Pride celebrations may end up becoming performative, rather than genuine expressions of allyship.

At Crescendo, we envision equity for all, in all workplaces. In order to get there, we must lead by example. We’ve made some changes in our leadership team to allow us to continue on the path of growth.