What are Employee Resource Groups and Why Do They Matter?

One way that UPMC fosters support, connection, and engagement is through Employee Resource Groups, or ERGs. ERGs create a forum for employees to build community, support professional development, and contribute to a positive workplace experience. The UPMC Center for Workplace Culture and Community Engagement sponsors 11 systemwide ERGs, each uniquely designed to allow employees to develop and build connections. Each group meets regularly to connect employees who share passion for contributing to belonging at UPMC, and many ERGs offer unique opportunities like networking and panel discussions. ERGs are open to all employees. Participation is voluntary and includes anyone interested in learning, contributing, or building connections across the organization. Let’s learn more!

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Coalition of Residents and Fellows (C-ROC)​ focuses on creating a positive training environment for all residents and fellows. Members of this group:

• • Contribute to initiatives that enhance the training environment
  • Build community and peer support across residency and fellowship programs

Leadership Network (DLN) supports professional development, mentorship, and leadership growth across UPMC. Members:

• • Assist UPMC in advancing its workplace culture and community engagement agenda
  • Participate in development opportunities such as mentoring programs and leadership connections

UPMC Serves is designed to support and foster a space for colleagues who are currently serving, have served in the military or reserves, support the military community or are family and friends. The ERG is open to all UPMC employees, regardless of job role or military status.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Inclusion Council at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh supports a workplace culture that values difference, professional growth, and respectful collaboration across the APP community.

The Nursing Culture and Engagement Council’s mission is to recruit, retain, and enhance the professional development of nurses and support staff at all levels within UPMC. You’ll find council members working to:

• • Promote professional development through mentorship programs
  • Facilitate multicultural activities and community service opportunities within our communities

Physician Inclusion Council at UPMC and Pitt (PICUP) serves as a core component of our physician infrastructure. They work to:

• • ​Develop strategies to recruit, retain, and promote the professional success and advancement of physicians, especially those who are underrepresented within the UPMC and University of Pittsburgh.

PRIDE Health brings employees together to support an open and respectful workplace experience for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) group for UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences. PRIDE Health aims to:

• • Foster connections and support among employees
  • Foster an inclusive, open, and affirming environment within which to practice, work, and learn
  • Contribute to education and awareness efforts that enhance the workplace experience

UPMC Conexión celebrates Latin American and Hispanic heritage, culture & experiences. The ERG is open to all interested in cultural connection, professional development, and community engagement.

UPMC ENABLED (Empoweri​ng Abilities and Leveraging Differences) Network​ ​is committed to accessibility and belonging in the workplace. UPMC ENABLED seeks to:

• • Promote awareness of accessibility and workplace tools
  • Share resources that support employees and their families

UPMC Women in Information Technology Initiative (WIT)‘s mission is to inspire, empower, promote, and support IT career paths for women and all at UPMC and in the community. All UPMC employees are eligible to join WIT.

Women Inspiring Talent in Heath Care in Finance (WITH)‘s works to develop, promote, and retain employees, while cultivating leadership skills, business practices, personal contacts, and career opportunities at UPMC.

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At UPMC, we are committed to community and dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging. Employee Resource Groups are just one way we carry out our mission to shape the employee, patient, member, and community experience into something truly Life Changing.

Interested in learning more about how you can get involved in an Employee Resource Group? Reach out to engagement@upmc.edu with any questions or to learn more. Not an employee yet? There’s a place for you at UPMC!

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