2 Sample Resource-Group Charters
COMPANY A
Key Business-Plan Objectives
From Women’s Group
MEMBERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT Recruit and retain
members; measure and reward active participation in
women’s ERG to drive engagement of members
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT Develop and execute a
series of events that are individually determined based on
member-survey interest
STRATEGIC EVENTS Develop and execute larger,
repeatable events on a quarterly, biannual or annual basis
that are tied to our theme
COMMUNICATIONS Develop and lead all communications
for our ERGs—website, newsletter, strategic messaging for
all events, programs, etc. Ensure the language
and positioning is in alignment with executive-committee
direction
FIELD CHAPTERS Gain efficiencies and consistency of
activation in chapters to support women’s mission by
extending recommended national programming
and providing turnkey “event in a box” local events
CORPORATE REPUTATION Ensure the company’s external
relationships are leveraged to further our work to recruit
and develop women; increase awareness of the company as
a great place for women to work
STRATEGIC IT Update women’s ERG shared site
and ensure full access by all members.
Provide global IT support to committees and board as
needed to support programming
FINANCE Provide financial leadership, including
assistance, accountability and stewardship, in support of
women’s ERG and its committees
WORKPLACE INSIGHTS Leverage insights from members
about workplace issues and pursue opportunities to grow
business and improve employee engagement
COMPANY B
Latino Resource-Group Charter
Purpose: We support the personal and career development
of non-hourly Latino employees. Our key stakeholders are
business units/company management
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1
Develop and advance Latino talent
SPECIFIC GOALS/OBJECTIVES
Deliver relevant programs for Salary Grade __
and below through the ___ self-development model of
mentoring, training, career planning, networking
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2
Foster a sense of community and inclusion within
company’s Latino talent
SPECIFIC GOALS/OBJECTIVES
Develop major events (Hispanic Heritage Month,
Delicious Difference Week)
Work collaboratively across teams internally and
externally: Latino teams (sites, operations, sales); company
business line diversity councils; external Latino groups
Increase communication across sites—leadership
teams; use website and other tools to add presence
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3
Support company business strategy and the
company’s Latino consumer initiatives
SPECIFIC GOALS/OBJECTIVES
Help the business units understand
the Latino consumer
Proactively reach out to management
teams with insights
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