The Role of an ERG/BRG: Advocating, Supporting and Providing Access

Mission Statement:Disability:IN Minnesota is an employer-led endeavor that promotes best practices that enhance employment and career opportunities for skilled individuals who have a disability.History of Disability:IN Minnesota:Disability:IN Minnesota is a state chapter of the United States Disability:IN. Disability:IN Minnesota offers participating employers resources for recruiting candidates with disabilities, information on disability issues/topics, recognition for best disability employment practices, and exposure to an untapped market for goods and services.Disability:IN began with a small group of employers who were concerned that more than 70% of working-age people with disabilities were unemployed. This model purports a primary business principle-success breeds success. When an employer talks about the benefits of hiring candidates with disabilities, other employers are eager to do the same.Disability:IN Minnesota began in August, 2000, when Northwest Airlines hosted an executive breakfast to launch Disability:IN Minnesota. Northwest Airlines serves as the lead employer of Disability:IN Minnesota. The founding members of Disability:IN Minnesota steering committee include: 3M, American Express Financial Advisors, Deluxe, Medtronic, West Group, The Disability Institute, Millennium Technical Institute, and the Minnesota Dept. of Economic Security.In 2003, Disability:IN Minnesota established itself as a non-profit, 501c3 organization.Disability:IN employers are recognized both locally and nationally for upholding policies and practices that remove barriers for individuals with disabilities related to various aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job accommodations, benefits, training and advancement.

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Join us Thursday, August 8  for Disability:IN Minnesota's August Member Meeting. A virtual conversation on the inclusive role of ERG/BRGs.

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Join us virtually for Disability:IN Minnesota's August Member Meeting, an Inclusion Networking Session to explore the role and inclusive impact of Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Business Resource Groups (BRG) in the workplace. During this interactive session, participants can look forward to gaining valuable insights from member companies and learn best practices as a springboard for fostering belonging at work. Following the panel discussion, participants will have the opportunity to network with other attendees and ERG/BRG members in breakout sessions. What is an ERG/BRG?Employee Resource Group (ERG) or Business Resource Groups (BRG) are a voluntary, employee-led group that serves as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with organizational mission, values, goals, practices, and objectives. Discussion Topics:<ul><li>Disability awareness and understanding</li><li>Promoting inclusivity, diversity, and a sense of belonging</li><li>Creating accessible, inclusive meetings and events</li></ul> Panelists:<ul><li>Denise Bachman, Senior Benefits Analyst, <a href="https://www.primetherapeutics.com/" title="https://www.primetherapeutics.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Prime Therapeutics</a></li><li>J’Nai Buchanan, Director of Diversity, Equity, inclusion and Belonging, <a href="https://www.elementfleet.com/" title="https://www.elementfleet.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Element Fleet Management</a></li><li>Brandon Nnodi, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, <a href="https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/" title="https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UnitedHealth Group</a></li></ul> This virtual option will be held on Zoom. Registration is required to attend. Please register by August 6 at 5:00 PM. Accessibility: Live captioning will be provided for this event. If you need accommodations to participate, please register at least 5 days prior to the event. Contact <a href="mailto:info@DI-MN.org" title="mailto:info@DI-MN.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@DI-MN.org</a> with questions. Registration Fees:<ul><li>Free for all staff of <a href="https://di-mn.org/members/" title="https://di-mn.org/members/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Disability:IN Minnesota Member Companies</a></li><li>$20 Disability:IN Affiliate Member or Partner</li><li>$20 for non-members</li><li>Prospective Disability:IN Minnesota are welcome to attend their first meeting free. For additional details and discount code, contact us at <a href="mailto:info@DI-MN.org" title="mailto:info@DI-MN.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@DI-MN.org</a>.</li></ul>For more information about Disability:IN Minnesota membership, visit our <a href="https://di-mn.org/membership-benefits/" title="https://di-mn.org/membership-benefits/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a>.

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