There are many ways in which disability Employee/Business Resource Groups (E/BRGs) can collaborate across the enterprise to raise employee voices and foster inclusion. When the collective resources of all E/BRGs and other internal partners are pooled to drive initiatives, such cooperative efforts have the potential to produce greater results. This session offers global examples of initiatives E/BRGs can undertake, such as supporting self-identification campaigns, accessibility initiatives, and talent recruitment and advancement strategies, to positively impact both disability inclusion and the bottom line.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to identify key internal stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships to gain buy-in and support for E/BRG initiatives.
- Discover how to foster cooperative intersectionality among E/BRGs representing other diverse populations, create a cohesive community to shape policy and program changes, and build a more inclusive culture for all.
- Explore how E/BRGs can leverage organizational expertise and the experience and passion of allies to drive positive outcomes.
Moderator:
- Cora Okine – Associate Director at Verizon
Panelists:
- Joseph Braun – Electric Distribution Supervisor at Exelon
- Doug Fischer – Sr. Human Factors Engineering Associate Technical Fellow at Boeing
- Jonathan Goldstien – National Co-Chair, Capabilities CRG at CVS Health
- Justin Mcneeley – Global ERG Co-Lead at Fidelity