Despite the backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the US, employee groups built around shared identities or interests have largely held up.
The number of Fortune 50 companies that publicly disclose so-called employee resource groups, or ERGs, was 48 at the end of 2025, up from 46 two years earlier, according to an analysis from the ERG Movement consultancy. While these volunteer groups remain popular, many companies are choosing to obscure or downplay their work.
The public visibility of ERGs is “inconsistent and often weak,” with some companies openly “doubling down” on support, while others scale back what ...