THE EXPERTS’ VIEW
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS
We have established over 20 Employee Resource Groups worldwide in the last two years. These groups exist to foster better communication and cultural learning across Hays.
What is your Employee Resource Group’s main goal/ambition for FY25?
“In FY25, our ERG plans to create mentoring programmes. This will enable our people to build networks – internally and externally – and support each other to succeed. We will seek to amplify the great work we are doing through connecting with clients and driving gender equality beyond our own organisation.”
Kelly Hopkins
WE Lead ANZ
What has been the biggest impact of your ERG for the wider Hays community?
“The launch of our mentoring programme. Twenty senior female leaders have partnered with more junior counterparts. This has led to impactful conversations in a safe space, significant personal development and network building.
We also hosted two highly visible panels for International Women’s Day. These focused on the importance of allyship, and the impact of AI on the world of work from a gender perspective.”
Anna Lüttgen
WE Lead Germany
“The increase in pay for primary parents is a clear signal we recognise the contribution of our people as their lives and priorities develop. We have also sought to influence management so our people experience meaningful support pre-and post-long-term family friendly leave.
This recognises colleagues’ changes in priorities and aligns to continuing career progression. Also, our expertise in the world of work has supported parents in preparing their children for life after education through workshops on CV writing, interviewing and career planning offered directly to children.”
Parents@Hays
UK&I