If you were at the Global EmERGe Conference in London, you already know the energy was undeniable. We lit the stage on fire and made it clear that employee groups (ERGs, BRGs, IBGs—we see you) are ready for a new standard of growth, influence, and real results. Over the past year, we have listened to the biggest challenges from employee group leaders, Inclusion teams, and executive sponsors. What we heard shaped a new model built to help you level up.
Global EmERGe is a worldwide community of employee group leaders, for those who are new to our conferences. Inclusion executives, and allies who are redefining what employee groups can achieve gather in London once a year, hosted by Seramount. Through Global EmERGe, members gain expert-led training, practical tools, strategy sessions, and a strong network of peers driving change inside some of the world’s most influential companies. The Global EmERGe Conference is where this community comes together to share ideas, sharpen skills, and move from conversation to action.
Global EmERGe 2025 lays the foundation for what comes next in the continuing employee group evolution. Leaders from around the world came together to sharpen strategies, strengthen community, and drive real change. Sessions like “Unlocking Executive Sponsorship” gave attendees clear steps to build stronger partnerships with leadership, grow business credibility, and create new opportunities for impact. Every part of the agenda focused on action you can take today. What we started in London is only the beginning. The movement is already in motion.
Introducing the Employee Group Maturity Model
At Global EmERGe, we gave the world a first look at a game-changing new tool. Developed from real-world insights, tested by practitioners, and refined for today’s climate, the Employee Group Maturity Modelis more than a framework—it is a call to action.
In London, the response to our model was electric. Inclusion leaders, ERG chairs, and executive sponsors leaned all the way in, asking questions, taking notes, and imagining how this model could transform their workplaces. The hunger in the room was palpable, the energy was contagious, and the curiosity reached new heights.
But here is the twist: the model was just the beginning.
Say Hello to Your New Favorite Power Tool:
The Seramount Employee Group Maturity Assessment
You asked for a way to measure ERG impact and operations—and we delivered. This assessment is straightforward, strategic, and ready to spark real conversations inside your organization.
Whether you are just getting started or running enterprise-wide programs, this tool shows you exactly where your groups stand today and gives you a clear path for what comes next. Think of it as your GPS for growth, alignment, and results.
And let’s be honest: when budgets are tight and the spotlight on DEI grows hotter by the day, who doesn’t need a tool that demonstrates return on investment and revives engagement?
The Seramount Employee Group Maturity Assessment stands apart because it:
Measures operational efficiency, governance, and business impact—not just engagement
Shows where your ERGs stand today and how to move to the next level
Demonstrates ERG value in talent retention, leadership development, and market growth
Ensures your ERGs have the structure, funding, and leadership pipelines needed for lasting success
Delivers best-practice recommendations powered by Seramount’s DEI experts
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the assessment link will be available the week of May 12, 2025.
So, What’s Next?
We are bringing this energy to the US EmERGe Conference, and you will want to be in the room when it happens. We will go deeper into the assessment and the model, unveil new resources, host live coaching sessions, and (yes) deliver a few major surprises.
If your employee groups are ready to level up, If your leadership team is asking for results, If your people need a reason to believe in this work again, This is your moment.
Let’s Make It Happen
Take the assessment. Share it with your ERG leaders. Bring it to your next executive sponsor meeting. And most important? Come join us at the US EmERGe Conference. The future of employee groups starts now—and you have a front row seat.
“This activity brought to light opportunities for development for our CRG. The impact score was lower than expected, prompting discussion on ways we can more clearly define and measure activities.”
Nichelle Wash is a results-focused DEI leader who specializes in supporting key areas of DEI strategy. She has been the chair of DEI councils and quasi-government boards, building support for the senior leadership team to integrate DEI throughout their lines of business.
Nichelle Wash is a Director on the Advisory team at Seramount. She is a results-focused DEI leader who specializes in supporting key areas of DEI strategy. She has been the chair of DEI councils and quasi-government boards, building support for the senior leadership team to integrate DEI throughout their lines of business. This work resulted in culture and change management for employees across the enterprise that was focused on sustainability and scale. She has also overseen diversity recruitment and outreach efforts for organizations, providing real solutions to attract and retain employees with a focus on diverse hiring strategies. Nichelle is a sought-after facilitator who has delivered workshops around DEI for over a decade. She was recently recognized as Woman of the Year for her role in designing and delivering DEI education; hosting a precollege camp to increase the number of girls interested in coding and entrepreneurship; and she sourced projects to address homelessness and support pathways to housing security across her home state of Indiana.
Nichelle is an alumna of Indiana University Bloomington, where she started her career in health care and biomedical research before pivoting to a career in higher education. In her self-healing time, Nichelle enjoys listening to audiobooks, playing basketball, dancing to live music, and traveling.
