Employee Resource Groups
6/8/2021EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPSGleason Rogers, Venna Tredway, Allison McCaffreyIntroductionGleason RogersGleason R. Rogers is an experienced professional in Human Resources. Currently, he serves as the Directorfor Diversity and Inclusion at Tractor Supply Company. Rogers began his Human Resources career at UnitedParcel Service (UPS) as a Human Resources Trainer. Since the beginning of his career, he has served in therole of Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Specialist,Human Resources Manager, and Training and Organizational Development Manager. Rogers is an alumnus ofLipscomb University in Nashville, TN. While at Lipscomb University, he pursued a Bachelor of BusinessAdministration. Rogers is very active in the community with the NAACP, the Nashville Black Chamber ofCommerce, and Universities such as Lipscomb University and Belmont University. Tenure & Roles at TSC:5 yearsRecruiter 5/16-8/16T&OD Mgr. 8/16-6/20DE&I Director 6/20 -What I like to do inspare time: Listen to podcasts Listen to music Spend time withfamily and friendsFun Fact: I love cars1
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6/8/2021DE&I Overall StructureDE&I CommitteeDE&I CouncilTMEGPurposePurposePurpose Lead all Diversity, Equity,& Inclusion initiatives andefforts Improve engagement ofgroup members The DE&I ExecutiveCouncil is the governingbody responsible for thedevelopment of the DEIstrategy and initiatives Serves as governing bodyfor DE&I strategy Owns DE&I StrategicPillars Serve as an extension ofthe DE&I Council tostrategically plan andexecute DE&I InitiativesAccelerate DEI goals andprovide feedback tocouncil as the voice ofthe TeamMembers/AssociatesDesignation Improve diversityrepresentation andinclusiveness of TSC Provide development ofgroup members Improve business resultsthrough focused attentionon aligning group goalswith company’s and DE&Istrategy.Our TMEGsA Team Member Engagement Group (“TMEG”) are voluntary groups who share common backgrounds,interests or characteristics and is focused on creating a welcoming environment for all Team Members.3
6/8/2021Launch of Team Member Engagement GroupsWhen Initiated by The Office of DE&IEmail is sentfrom the Officeof DE&I tosolicit TMs whoare interested inserving on theSteeringCommitteeInitial InterestMeeting is heldInterested TeamMemberssubmit a charterOffice of DE&Ireviews andapproves charterLaunch of Team Member Engagement GroupsWhen Initiated by a Team Member andAssociatesThe interestedTeamMember(s)and/orAssociate(s)submits aTMEG requestto the office ofDE&IOffice of DE&Ireviews andapprovesrequestEmail is sentfrom the Officeof DE&I tosolicit TMs whoare interestedin serving onthe SteeringCommitteeInitial InterestMeeting is heldInterestedTeam Memberssubmit charterOffice of DE&Ireviews andapprovesapplication4
6/8/2021TMEGs STRUCTURERequired Roles President Executive Sponsor – EC Level Officer Sponsor/Advisor – VP Level and Above Steering Committee Pillar Chair(s)Recommended Roles Communications Chair Chief of Staff TreasurerMembership Term limit for Required and RecommendedRoles is two years Term limit for Steering Committee is three years Membership is approved by the office of DE&ISteering CommitteeEC SponsorOfficerSponsor/AdvisorPresidentPillar Chair(s)CommunicationChairChairChief of StaffTreasurerPillar Sub- CommitteeCadence of Meetings Meetings are held monthlyBecoming a TMEG SteeringCommittee MemberDE&I informsTMs that aTMEG SteeringCommitteeposition is openTeam MembersAppliesApplications arereviewed by theOffice of DE&IOffice of DE&Iinterviews top 3candidatesTeam Memberis selected5
6/8/2021Benefits of TMEGsBuilds engagement and collaboration with others within the organizationEnhances knowledge and awareness of dimensions of diversity and diverse culturesDevelops inclusive and collaborative behavioral skills and leadership skillsGives support and a sense of belonging to TMExpands network inside and outside of the organizationProvides exposure to the communityChallenges of TMEGsScaling across all business unitsCompeting against other TMEGsOperating as a social clubBeing exclusive instead of inclusive6
6/8/2021PanelistAllison McCaffrey, Manager, Training and Organization DevelopmentVenna Tredway, Manager Training and Leadership DevelopmentTenure at TSC: 3 yearsVenna Tredway has been a Learning and Development Professional for over 16 years. Vennajoined Tractor Company in July 2017 and is the Manager of Training and Leadership Developmentalong with being a member of the Women Out Here Steering Committee.Joined the WOH Steering Committee: September 2020What I do at TSC: I support our Supply Chain and Distribution Center network with theirtraining and development needs for all Team Members. This includes onboarding, skill andtechnical training, and leadership development.I am a certified instructor for Situational Leadership, DISC , and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.My Passion: Living a balanced life. The importance of spending dedicated time on theaspects of life outside of work is very important for mental, physical, and spiritual health. Iam passionate about bringing better balance to my life and support others who want to jointhe same journey.Venna is certified in Situational Leadership , as a DISC Behavioral Consultant and has been acertified Insights Facilitator. Venna holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Eastern IllinoisUniversity and is a member of ATD.During her career, Venna has had the pleasure to work with three major retail companies, Target,Office Depot and Tractor Supply Company. With the companies, Venna has held numerousleadership positions in Store Operations and Human Resources.She is passionate in helping others achieve the goals of their career journey and believes in givingback and paying it forward.Interesting Fact: My heart melts for dogs (especially Dachshunds & Corgis), trips toWisconsin, and 80’s Hair Bands.Panel Discussion7
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EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS Gleason Rogers, Venna Tredway, Allison McCaffrey Gleason Rogers Gleason R. Rogers is an experienced professional in Human Resources. Currently, he serves as the Director for Diversity and Inclusion at Tractor Supply Company. Rogers began his Human Resources career at United Parcel Service (UPS) as a Human Resources Trainer.
Any employee can join an employee resource group, or create a new employee resource group (with appropriate ERG leadership approval). We currently have over 2,000 employees involved in ERGs and they've committed over 9,500 hours over the past year engaging with various activities, events, conferences, etc. 2 Employee Resource Groups
The Business Case for Employee Resource Groups. Employee Resource Groups (known by other names such as affinity groups, diversity networks, or business network groups) are groups of employees who join together in their workplace based on shared characteristics or life experiences. ERGs are generally based on providing support, enhancing career
An Overview of Employee Resource Groups At Cisco, employee resource groups (ERGs) support the inclusion and diversity goals and objectives that are determined by the Global Inclusion and Diversity (GID) team and the Executive Diversity Board. Cisco ERGs exist to benefit and advance their own group members by working strategically, both internally
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The Evolution of Employee Groups Then (10 years ago) Social networks Usually for women and Blacks Now Business-run and goal-oriented . Employee-Resource-Group Leadership Leaders of ERGs are often tapped to take on more significant roles in the organization
