AT&T and Comcast harness the power of ERGs to fuel productivity and DE&I success

When employee resource groups came on the scene decades ago, their then-casual usage had little impact. Now, ERGs are proving their worth. At scores of companies nationwide, they are influencing business results and helping to hold companies accountable for DE&I goals.

What’s more, organizations that recognize the inherent value of ERGs tend to achieve higher productivity, innovation, and financial performances as well.

Whether an organization is relatively new to ERGs, like Comcast NBCUniversal, or an early adopter, like AT&T, one key to their success is how they channel the opportunities these groups provide enable.

Comcast NBCUniversal

Comcast, based in Philadelphia, is celebrating its 10th anniversary of employee resource groups this year. It has eight ERGs.

• Abilities Network
• APA (Asian-Pacific Network)
• BEN (Black Employee Network)
• OUT (LGBT and Straight Allies)
• Unidos (Hispanic)
• Veterans Network
• Women’s Network
• Young Professionals Network (Comcast only)