SXSW 2023

Talent Attraction & Retention: The Power of ERGs

Description:

Inclusive culture – where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered – is a top priority for employees. In today’s war to attract and retain talent, stakes have never been higher for companies to get culture and representation right. Accenture estimates that U.S companies are leaving $1 trillion on the table by failing to meet employee expectations on culture.

In this session, culture-forward companies discuss the next generation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) – the backbone of strong DE&I programs. Embracing the power of diverse identity, these companies are taking ERGs beyond “food, flag, and fun” and strategically resourcing them to be influential centers of leadership, insight, acumen, and innovation that offer a holistic value proposition to employees and the organization.


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Takeaways

  1. What role does inclusion have on employee recruiting & retention today?
  2. How are leaders in this segment utilizing employee resource groups now and what changes have been underway as the market shifts?
  3. What are some of the measurable impacts of employee resource groups?

Speakers

  • Dr. Robert Rodriguez, President, DRR Advisors
  • Akberet Boykin-Farr, Vice President of Diversity & Social Responsibility, Emerson
  • Shannon Hauf, Senior Vice President, Head of Seed Production Innovation, Bayer
  • Paris Forest, Senior Director, Information Technology, The Boeing Company

Organizer

Suzanne Sierra, Program Manager, St. Louis Mosaic Project


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Workplace Revolution
  • Track 2
  • Level: Intermediate


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