Employee networks, also known as Employee Resources Groups (ERGs), help create inclusive environments and build a sense of community.
Benefits of employee networks include:
- support, visibility and a voice for staff
- opportunity for staff to contribute personal stories and experience into HR policy and practice
- assist with raising awareness on DEI issues to the wider workforce
Reach Out network
Reach Out network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex or asexual (LGBTQIA +) staff and their allies. The network marked its official launch with the help of Panti Bliss. Listen to members discuss the benefits of the Reach Out Network with Panti Bliss (video)
Pride in the HSE - get support from our Reach Out Network (video)
Le Chéile network
Le Chéile network for employees with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions and long-term health conditions, and their allies. Le Chéile is an Irish word meaning 'together' . Listen to HSE staff share their thoughts on the new network (video)
Cultural Diversity network
Cultural Diversity network for employees from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Email diversity.hr@hse.ie for more information or to join a network.