What defines an affinity group?

An Affinity Group is a group of faculty and staff linked by a common purpose, ideology, or interest.

What is an affinity group at work?

Affinity groups, also known as employee resource groups (ERGs), bring together employees with similar backgrounds or interests and can have a powerful influence in the workplace. Employers that have, or are exploring establishing, affinity groups, though, must consider several legal and practical issues.

How many affinity groups are there?

Amazon has 13 affinity groups, also known as employee resource groups, which bring Amazon employees together across businesses and locations around the world.

How are affinity groups structured?

You can start an affinity group in your workplace, as long as you have an interested group of people, a clear goal and enthusiastic support.

  1. Set a clear goal.
  2. Identify your supporters.
  3. Pitch your group.
  4. Use your resources to your advantage.
  5. Structure your meetings.
  6. Decide who will do what.

What is the difference between an erg and affinity group?

Affinity groups were often informal groups of self-appointed employees. ERGs are affinity groups grown up. They have the blessing of Human Resources (HR) and the executive team. These two factors ensure a higher level of integration of ERGs into the organization.

How do you use affinity groups?

What is affinity leadership?

Affinity Leadership Group is an Atlanta based coaching and consulting practice committed to the development of leaders. We work with individual and organizational clients wanting to expand the breadth and depth of their leadership abilities.

What is the difference between an affinity group and an erg?

How do you create an affinity group?

The Guide How Do You Start an Affinity Group at Work?

  1. Have a Goal in Mind.
  2. Find Your Allies.
  3. Make Your Case.
  4. Work With the Resources You Have.
  5. Outline What Your Meetings Will Look Like.
  6. Assign Roles.
  7. Don’t Forget to Be Remote-Inclusive.
  8. Understand What You Can (and Can’t) Do in the Workplace.

What is the purpose of BRGS?

Internally, a BRG serves to give diverse employees a chance to learn from each other, serving to help individuals from different departments – and different backgrounds – to work together to help your company meet strategic business goals and overcome challenges.

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