About
The Michigan Employee Resource Group for Equity (MERG-E) convenes employees and allies from across the USA to utilize the power of our collective voices and platforms to make positive change for our organizations and community. We serve as an added resource to support the career growth, retention and job satisfaction of employees across mutliple state. We believe that we have to be at the forefront of any changes that we want to see.
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We intentionally join forces with other groups to play a leading role in developing and shaping resources and programs that will help each other achieve our utmost potential and be afforded every opportunity to contribute to the success of our organizations.
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We intentionally join forces to spark innovation in students, provide job shadowing opportunities to improve their future success, while strategically identifying highly qualified diverse individuals to help build our pipeline.
We believe we can define our future and can change the world.
Our Team.
The MERG-E leadership team is a group of passionate and dedicated professionals who guide the organization’s mission to drive equity and inclusion across Michigan. Comprised of volunteer representatives from leading companies such as Amazon/AWS, Accenture, Cisco, Denso, Ford, General Motors, Google, Microsoft, and Stellantis and more, the leadership team brings diverse expertise and perspectives to the table.
Our Vision/Mission
MERG-E unites employees and allies across Michigan and the globe to harness their collective voices and resources to create lasting change both within organizations and in the broader community.
Key Objectives:
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Build a pipeline of opportunities for future generations of students.
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Develop and share best practices for ERGs initiatives statewide.
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Highlight, support, and celebrate leaders.
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Advocate for and strengthen small business and minority-owned businesses.
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Collaborate to support impactful community initiatives.
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Facilitate networking opportunities for professionals.
History of MERG-E
After several years of employees from different companies working on various projects,
they recognized the impact they could have as a collective group that shared
the same vision and compassion.
In the midst of a pandemic, racial injustice and political unrest in 2020, the
group was born.
MERG-E representatives consists of volunteer employees from Amazon/AWS, Accenture, Cisco, Denso, , Ford, General Motors, Google, Microsoft, Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), Verizon and continues to grow.
Interested in joining us? Contact Us and check out our Members Page!