The theory is simple. A recognized, appreciated employee is a satisfied, productive employee. So how does this theory translate to reality?

Workplace communities have put their stake in the ground– they aren't going anywhere. Whether you lead an Employee or Business Resource Group, learning community, a community of practice, or something of the like– it's more important than ever to treat your group like a foundational part of the business as a whole, with its own clearly defined purpose and ways to measure success.

Woven through the pages of children's books, readers can discover dreamlike dimensions, chatty creatures, and imaginative ideas. They can also find real validation and empowerment - but only if they see a reflection of themselves in the mirror of the story.

Us Cultivators usually have at least one idea stirring in our heads at any given time. Quite often, we're marinating on more than one. Sometimes we'll bounce an idea off of our coworkers or our fellow changemakers (in the Cultivators Community) so that we can find out if it has merit.

It isn't easy to put a price tag on the invaluable benefits Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders bring to their company, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try.

Today, we know Randy Lewis as an award-winning author, a disability employment advocate, the founder of the ‘No Greatness Without Goodness’ Disability Initiative, and a TEDx speaker. But before these distinctions, Randy was a concerned father to a son with autism and a courageous Cultivator at America’s largest drugstore chain willing to bet his career on the creation of a workplace that did not sacrifice productivity for inclusivity. 

The Cultivators Community hosts virtual events every month. Historically, these events have always been held in a Zoom conference call...until March. We recognized an opportunity to spice things up a bit and try a new approach to our events by live streaming the event on YouTube. Here’s how we did it.

SnapStream Media, a software company that allows users to capture clips from video and TV, has a clear mission: to harness the power of moments. And Bethany Goldson, a Cultivator and a People Operations Generalist for SnapStream, has made it her mission to deliver moments with that same power to her team.

Culture Amp’s mission is to build a better work world—and not just for its enterprise customers. At Culture Amp, employees (known as “Campers”) are encouraged to join one of several existing employee resource groups or to create their own if they see an unfulfilled need. That’s exactly what Senior Campaign Manager Iryna Halaway did.