Working Group | Employee Resource Groups

This working group will focus on Employee Resource Groups [ERG]

Employee Resource Groups: Connection, Inclusion & Impact

What Employee Resource Groups Can Do for People and Business: The CHEP ‘O.N.E Women ERG’ real-world case study.

What do you know about ‘Employee Resource Groups’?

An Employee Resource Group (ERG) is a voluntary, employee-led workplace group that brings together people who share common identities, backgrounds, life experiences, or interests.

Come along on Thursday 25th February, and join Industry Partners Australia at CHEP Redbank for a candid conversation hosted by Operations Manager Jessica Rasmussen, exploring the story behind CHEP’s O.N.E Women Employee Resource Group.

Hear from members of the O.N.E Women team about why it was created, how it has evolved, what they’ve learned and the value it brings to both employees and the organisation.

The panel will explore how Employee Resource Groups can create connection, build confidence, develop leaders and strengthen workplace culture, and encourage you to consider whether a similar approach could benefit your own organisation.

Following the discussion and Q&A, we’ll take a 45-minute tour of the CHEP Redbank site before wrapping up with morning tea and networking.

Come for the conversation, take a look behind the scenes at CHEP, and leave with some ideas you can take back to your workplace.

Agenda

·       8:30am – 8:45am Arrival & Coffee. Registration and informal networking.

·       8:45am – 8:50am Welcome from Industry Partners Australia and introduction to CHEP and the O.N.E Women ERG.

·       8:50am – 9:35am O.N.E Women: Connection, Inclusion & Impact. A 45-minute panel discussion exploring:

o   Why CHEP established O.N.E Women ERG

o   How the ERG operates and engages employees

o   The benefits for people and the organisation

o   Personal experiences of the committee members

o   Lessons learned and advice for organisations considering their own ERG

·       9:35am – 9:50am. Audience Q&A. An opportunity to explore the practicalities of establishing and sustaining an Employee Resource Group.

·       9:50am – 10:35am CHEP Redbank Site Tour. A 45-minute behind-the-scenes look at the operation, people, processes and initiatives at CHEP Redbank.

·       10:35am – 11:05am. Morning Tea & Networking. Connect with fellow IPA members and continue the conversation.

·       11:05am – 11:15am. Close. Key takeaways and an invitation to consider how an ERG or similar employee-led initiative could create value in your own organisation.

Who should attend?
This event is for anyone interested in building stronger workplace connections and culture.

It is ideal for Senior Leaders & Managers, HR & People Leaders, HSE & Wellbeing Leaders, DEI / People & Culture practitioners, Emerging Leaders, Operational Leaders, and anyone considering starting an ERG.

When do I need to register by?
Registrations close 5 days before the event. 
Registrations are based on a "first-come, first-served" basis. 
There are no allocated seats with membership.

Who can I contact for further information? 

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