Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) foster inclusivity, build community, create professional and personal development opportunities for diverse workforce, and drive business growth. They play a pivotal role in creating a culture of belonging for employees.

Ascend is on a journey to explore what it means for each one of us to belong in the workplace and what it feels to not belong, and through this forum, we are proud to bring together ERG leaders from a cross-section of industries to explore:

• Why workplace belonging is important, especially now for the AAPI community as anti-Asian hate, violence and microaggressions continue to rise

• How ERGs create a sense of belonging for employees

• What you can do to empower your ERGs to foster an inclusive workplace culture and eliminate barriers to belonging