Use this toolkit, created by Millie, to create, launch, and grow your company's employee communities. Whether you're building your first ERG or expanding an established program, each page includes templates, best practices, and resources to help you create a thriving Groups experience in Millie.
❓Looking for ideas on how to support new or existing ERGs in the Millie platform?
👭 Common Types of Employee Resource Groups & Employee Networks
Every organization is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to employee communities. Below are some of the most common groups organizations create to foster belonging, connection, professional development, and community impact.
Types of ERGs
🌎 Identity & Inclusion Groups
Groups that celebrate shared identities, cultures, and lived experiences.
BIPOC/Multicultural Hispanic/Latino/a/e/x Jewish EmployeesVeterans Women Disability, Accessibility & Neurodiversity LGBTQIA+ Asian & Pacific IslanderFaith-Based & Interfaith Communities👨👩👧 Family & Life Stage Groups
Groups that support employees through shared life experiences and responsibilities.
Parents & CaregiversElder Care SupportFamily Building & Fertility Mental Health & Wellbeing💼 Career & Professional Development Groups
Groups focused on networking, mentorship, and professional growth.
Young Professionals & Emerging Leaders Mentorship NetworksWomen in Leadership🌍 Location & Community-Based Networks
Groups that connect employees based on geography, office location, or work environment.
- 📍 Regional Employee Networks
- 🏢 Office-Based Communities
- 🌎 Global Employee Networks
- 🏠 Remote & Distributed Employees
- ✈️ International Employee Communities
🤝 Shared Interest & Purpose Groups
Groups organized around common interests, passions, or causes.
- 🌱 Sustainability & Green Teams
- ❤️ Volunteer & Community Impact
- 🏃 Wellness & Fitness
- 📚 Book Clubs & Learning Communities
- 🐾 Pet Parents
- 💻 Technology & Innovation
- 🎨 Employee-Led Interest Groups
🚀 Not Sure Where to Start?
Many organizations begin with just one or two employee groups and expand over time based on employee interest and participation. Whether you're launching a formal ERG, a regional employee network, or an interest-based community, Millie can help you create a space for employees to connect, engage, and make an impact together.
✨ Don't see the type of group you're looking for? Employee communities can be built around any shared identity, experience, location, or interest. Reach out to the Millie team (team@milliegiving.com) and we'd be happy to help you design a group that works for your organization.