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Happy New Year and Welcome to the ERGs Unlocked March newsletter! I know it's March but it's still Q1, so Happy New Year still counts. We're here to bring you some fresh content, insights, and resources to help you level up your ERG program so that it maintains alignment with your strategic organizational priorities.

This month, we've got some exciting new articles, tutorials, and features to share with you. Our team has been working hard to deliver top-notch content, and we're confident you'll find something that sparks your interest and fuels your growth.


Recent Articles

What is DEI and why is it dividing America?

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have come under attack in boardrooms, state legislatures and college campuses across the country.

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Outrage Continues Over University of Florida's Removal of DEI Roles

Race and higher education scholars are voicing criticism, concern, and cynicism after the University of Florida ended many of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, a move that the school cited it took to comply with a state law that was passed last year.

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Tips & Tricks

ERG Executive Sponsors Best Practices

How to set up ERG executive sponsors for success

Guidance for ensuring effective executive sponsorship of employee resource groups..


ERG Strategic Planning

10 Steps to Crafting an Effective ERG Program Strategic Plan

10 actionable steps to assist you in fashioning an impactful ERG Program Strategic Plan.


ERG Business Impact

Driving Business Transformation: The Role of ERGs as Change Agents

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an important tool for organizations looking to drive business transformation.


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ERG Best Practices

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The importance of ERG Program Management

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Featured of the Month

Startup Spring Training Week

Join me on Thursday, March 14th at 9:00am AZ for my workshop, Meet Local Businesses Leading Social Change, with SEED SPOT’s Startup Spring Training! This FREE, three-week virtual program (March 11-29th) is for Arizona entrepreneurs and small business owners but is open to business owners from all backgrounds - everyone’s invited! Just attend virtual workshops, meet 1:1 with mentors, and earn participation awards, including scholarships to SEED SPOT programming and even a $500 microgrant! Click the Registration link below.

That's it for this month's newsletter. We hope you enjoy our latest content and find it helpful in your journey to master your craft. Stay tuned for more updates, and don't forget to share your progress and insights with our community on social media!

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