In this podcast, guests from Barilla Group, Kristen Anderson, Luisa Ercoli, and Megan Christie, speak with Laura Sabattini, Principal Researcher at The Conference Board, about their diversity and inclusion and Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) strategy, including how Barilla was able to engage workers across regions and in their plants.
The podcast highlights insights from the recently published case study on Barilla’s ERGs strategy, which focuses on driving a positive work culture. Core elements of Barilla’s approach are
Senior leadership sponsorship
Consistent communication globally
Recognition of ERG leaders
Clear guidelines that allow local flexibility
Knowledge share among ERGs
Case study: https://www.conference-board.org/topics/employee-resource-groups/barilla-whats-next-egs;
Additional resources: COVID-19 Reset & Recovery: Employee Groups as a Crucial Resource for Organizations and Leaders; What is Next for Employee Groups?
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