Creating employee networks and support groups

This short briefing gives some key questions and pointers to consider when thinking of developing an employee network or resources group.

There are three main types of employee networks or groups

Consultation networks – these are used by the organisation to consult with disabled employees on changes to policies or practices to ensure that disability impact and feedback from disabled people is considered during policy formation or reviewing working practices.

‘Champion’ or ‘steering’ groups – these are usually led lead by the organisation, and they usually have a strategic focus.

Disabled Employee Networks (DEN) – usually led by employees, and predominantly to support one another and to be a ‘voice’ for disabled employees in the organisation.

Webinar – Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

In June 2020, our Taskforces Manager Lucy Ruck spoke with Kate Nash OBE, CEO of PurpleSpace about Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Employee Resource Groups or Networks are at the heart of disability inclusion in a growing number of organisations. They are key in enabling disabled people to bring their whole selves to work and in driving change that is based on lived experience. But how do you keep networks not just alive, but flourishing whilst working remotely?

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