In this episode, you'll learn about employee resource groups (ERG) and an in-depth look at how they operate in a major business, Thermo Fisher. We chat with the leads of Thermo Fisher's Business Resource Groups (BRG) and explore the how to start an ERG, growing memberships, benefits of joining and why these groups are important to increasing employee engagement and fostering community within a business. Timestamp of our discussion: 5:44 - What is an ERG? 13:27 - How to start a BRG at Thermofisher? 14:55 - Getting involved in the BRG and what reason for joining? 22:27 - Benefits being a part of an employee resource group 27:15 - What relationships have you gained? 31:42 - What are some successes or activities resonating with members? 38:18 - Current BRG initiatives at Thermo Fisher 42:25 - How to prioritize BRG initiatives 47:06 - How BRG's align with Thermo Fisher's DE&I efforts?