Welcome to the Data Collection System Guide for ERG Program Managers. This guide is designed to help you understand the importance of data in managing and growing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) effectively. By following these instructions, you will learn the basics of data collection, ensuring that you can independently gather the information necessary to measure engagement, track progress, and make informed decisions for your ERGs.

Importance of Data:

Data is a powerful tool that allows you to:

• Measure Engagement: Understand how many employees are participating in ERG activities and which events or initiatives are most popular.
• Identify Opportunities for Growth: Analyze membership and engagement data to identify areas where your ERGs can expand or improve.
• Make Informed Decisions: Use data to guide strategic planning, resource allocation, and the development of new programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrate Impact: Provide concrete evidence of the value and impact of ERGs to stakeholders and leadership.

About These Instructions:

This guide is a 101 course on building your data collection system, providing essential instructions on how to collect and format key data sets, including employee base reports, membership lists, event data, and communications analytics. Each section offers clear and comprehensive steps to help you collect data from various sources, such as HR systems, communication platforms, and event management tools.

Please note that this guide serves as a starting point for data collection and formatting. You may need to adapt the instructions to fit the specific needs and systems of your organization.

Step One: Download Your Template

Step Two: Download Your Data Sources

Step Three: Transferring the Data

Step Four: Visualizing the Data