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Exploring ERG/BRG Best Practices @ RTI
Bucky Fairfax & Kristina Brunelle
August 9, 2018
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Today’s Panel and Agenda
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Kristina Brunelle
Director, Organizational Development and Learning
Chair, Diversity & Inclusion CouncilRTI International
Bucky Fairfax
Senior Vice President, Strategic Talent Management
Human Resources
RTI International
Agenda
RTI Overview
ERG Challenges
RTI ERG Journey
Practice Share & Q&A
RTI International
RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research
institute dedicated to improving the human condition. We
combine scientific rigor and technical expertise in social
and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international
development to deliver solutions to the critical needs of
clients worldwide.
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Diversity and Inclusion – Initial Strategy
RTI is committed to
Diversity and
Inclusion in the
workplace and in the
communities and
markets where we
serve our mission.
RTI values and
recognizes the
unique backgrounds,
skills, and
perspectives of all
employees.
We foster inclusion
across our
organization to
prompt diversity of
thought, innovative
solutions, and added
value for our
colleagues and
clients.
Employee Resource Groups @ RTI
At RTI, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) leverage shared knowledge and collective
experiences to positively affect the RTI Diversity and Inclusion goals, provide an inclusive work
environment, and promote equality in the work place for staff.
Employee
Resource Groups12 Staff
Represented1,500International
Chapters3
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Employee Resource Group – Best Practice JourneyEmployee Resource Group – Best Practice Journey
Appointed an ERG Lead
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Employee Resource Group – Best Practice JourneyEmployee Resource Group – Best Practice Journey
Appointed an ERG Lead
2 Contacted local orgs and
benchmarked current practices
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Employee Resource Group – Best Practice JourneyEmployee Resource Group – Best Practice Journey
Appointed an ERG Lead
2 Contacted local orgs and
benchmarked current practices
3 Researched best practice through D&I Consultants
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Employee Resource Group – Best Practice JourneyEmployee Resource Group – Best Practice Journey
Appointed an ERG Lead
2 Contacted local orgs and
benchmarked current practices
3 Researched best practice through D&I Consultants
4 Surveyed affinity interest areas and provided
information sessions
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Employee Resource Group – Best Practice JourneyEmployee Resource Group – Best Practice Journey
Appointed an ERG Lead
2 Contacted local orgs and
benchmarked current practices
3 Researched best practice through D&I Consultants
4 Surveyed affinity interest areas and provided
information sessions
5 Developed ERG subcommittee and support framework
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Employee Resource Group – Best Practice JourneyEmployee Resource Group – Best Practice Journey
Appointed an ERG Lead
2 Contacted local orgs and
benchmarked current practices
3 Researched best practice through D&I Consultants
4 Surveyed affinity interest areas and provided
information sessions
5 Developed ERG subcommittee and support framework
6 Launched ERG campaign and showcase
Employee Resource Group – Support Services Program
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Devoted Resources
Executive Sponsorship
Formal Charter
Governing Structure
Established Guidelines
Alignment with
Strategy
Integrating ERGs Into Culture and Talent Management
Influenced
visual of
gender neutral
bathroom
signage in new
building
Enhancing
collaboration
and
networking
across RTI
Supported
the first
ever MLK,
Jr. Day of
Service
for RTI
Partnering
with HR on
employee
practices
for working
mothers
Partnering
with Talent
Acquisition
for diverse
talent pools
Developing
emerging
leaders within
and beyond
the ERGs
Expanding
community
outreach,
partnership,
and service