👥 ERG Leadership
Executive Sponsor(s)
- {Executive Sponsor Name(s)}
Group Lead(s)
- {Group Lead Name(s)}
Impact Champions
- {Employee Name(s)}
📍 Group Name Ideas
Parents Focused
- Parents @ {Company Name}
- The Parental Network
- Working Parents Network
- Parents Employee Resource Group
- Parents Together
Parents & Caregivers Focused
- Parents & Caregivers Network
- Caregiver Community
- Family Support Network
- Family First
- Care & Connect
- Families @ {Company Name}
Community Focused
- Village @ {Company Name}
- Family Matters
- Growing Together
- Caregivers & Allies
📋 Groups Profile Information
Short Description
{ERG Name} is {Company Name}'s community for parents, caregivers, guardians, and allies.
Led by {Employee Names}, our mission is to support employees through the challenges and joys of caregiving, foster connection and belonging, share resources and experiences, and help create a workplace where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
Employees at every stage of the caregiving journey are welcome to participate.
Highlights
🌟 Executive Sponsor
{Name} serves as Executive Sponsor for {ERG Name}.
They are passionate about supporting this community because:
"{Insert quote from sponsor}"
👥 Group Lead Spotlight
{Name} is one of the Group Leads for {ERG Name}.
Their favorite nonprofit is:
{Nonprofit Name}
One parenting or caregiving lesson that has influenced their leadership style is:
{Personal Insight}
Suggested Group Statistics
Internal Metrics
- % of employees who identify as parents or caregivers
- Number of ERG members
- Event participation rate
- Volunteer hours contributed by members
- Donations made through group campaigns
- Activity Feed engagement
Community Insights
- Millions of employees balance caregiving responsibilities alongside their careers.
- Working parents and caregivers consistently identify flexibility, support networks, and access to resources as key drivers of workplace satisfaction.
- Caregiving responsibilities span all life stages, including caring for children, aging parents, family members with disabilities, and loved ones with health challenges.
- Employee communities can help reduce isolation and create meaningful peer support networks.
Tip: Company-specific participation metrics often resonate more than national demographic statistics.
💬 Activity Feed Ideas
Discussion Prompts
- What is the best parenting or caregiving advice you've received?
- Share a favorite family tradition.
- Recommend a book, podcast, or resource for working parents or caregivers.
- What's one tip that helps you balance work and caregiving responsibilities?
- Share a recent parenting or caregiving win.
Engagement Campaigns
- Parenting Hacks Exchange
- Back-to-School Resource Series
- Family Traditions Showcase
- Caregiver Appreciation Month
- Employee Storytelling Campaign
❤️ Giving Campaign Ideas
Family & Youth Campaign
Support nonprofits focused on:
- Children's health
- Education
- Childcare access
- Family services
- Foster care and adoption
- Youth mentorship
- Family housing support
Employee Choice Campaign
Invite employees to nominate and vote on family-focused nonprofits that are meaningful to them.
Back-to-School Campaign
Support organizations providing school supplies, educational resources, and student support services.
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
Consider volunteer opportunities such as:
- Reading and literacy programs
- School supply drives
- Youth mentorship
- Career day volunteering
- Family shelter support
- Food bank volunteering
- Children's hospital support programs
- Community education initiatives
🛠️ Recommended Resources
Articles & Research
- Working Parents Are in Crisis: New Data & the Best Responses
- Corporate America is Crushing Senior-Level Mothers
- Best Practices for Caregivers in the Workplace
- Building Family-Friendly Workplace Cultures
Educational Resources
- New Parent Support Resources
- Caregiver Wellbeing Guides
- Work-Life Integration Strategies
- Flexible Work Best Practices
- Employee Caregiver Support Resources
Videos & Podcasts
- Working parent leadership stories
- Caregiver experiences and insights
- Work-life integration discussions
- Parenting and professional development conversations
📆 Suggested Events
Spring
- Supporting Parents Lunch & Learn
- Family Wellbeing Workshop
- Caregiver Resource Fair
Summer
- Family Volunteer Day
- Children's Literacy Initiative
- School Supply Drive
Fall
- Back-to-School Networking Event
- Parenting & Career Development Panel
- Family Financial Wellness Session
Throughout the Year
- New Parent Mentor Matches
- Caregiver Peer Support Circles
- Executive Fireside Chats
- Family-Friendly Volunteer Events
- Community Discussions
- Nonprofit Spotlight Series