Babson College
EN-3: Staff Engagement and Training

https://www.babson.edu/careers-at-babson/benefits-and-wellness/employee-resource-groups/ 

The Sustainability Employee Resource Group ERG provides a social space for staff and faculty who are passionate or would like to know more, about social and environmental sustainability. Members of this group are able to share resources, exchange ideas, and help support Babson’s ongoing sustainability efforts. The group collaborates with Babson's Sustainability Office to support and plan community events.

At Babson, we are committed to integrating social and environmental sustainability concepts into the education of the world’s next generation of business leaders. In addition, we are an innovative sustainability leader informing, engaging and exciting our students, staff, and faculty around sustainability as a community value. Therefore, we seek to attract and retain employees who are aligned with these values. Specifically, those who can demonstrate consistency in sustainability practices in the workplace including resource usage, recycling actions and waste reduction. We seek individuals who will acquire knowledge regarding the impacts of our behaviors in the environment and who will maintain their sustainability citizenship within the Babson community.

https://www.babson.edu/careers-at-babson/benefits-and-wellness/employee-resource-groups/ 

Race Conversations Employee Resource Group The Race Conversations ERG is a community of employees having an open, respectful exchange of views on race relations. We recognize our need to delve more fully and personally into the issues at Babson and across the country than can be done at any one event. Members suggest topics such as our own ethnic histories, a recent incident of alleged racism, or something from our own experiences. A long-range aspect of the ERG is to support members who want to identify and take action in their roles at Babson and beyond. Supported with funds from Babson Human Resources, this program is open to all employees. Regular participation is at least 10 employees from across the university.

In New Employee Orientation we review the College’s sustainability efforts and encourage new employees to get involved and participate.We have an onboarding process that includes sending sustainability tips and updates will be to new employees in their first 6 months at Babson.

http://www.babson.edu/about-babson/sustainability/whatyoucando/Pages/default.aspx

In addition, to new employee training, Babson College hosts a semesterly sustainability fair which is open to all Babson constituents including staff. The Sustainability Fair serves as a platform to educate and highlight various sustainability programs and goals, initiatives, clubs, and local vendors dedicated to eco-friendly practices. This engaging event presents an opportunity to educate students, faculty and staff and have them explore innovative initiatives aimed at promoting environmental stewardship. Through interactive exhibits and informative presentations, attendees acquire invaluable insights into sustainable practices and are motivated to undertake action toward realizing a greener campus.

To gauge the effectiveness of our outreach efforts and participation in sustainability initiatives, we utilize Microsoft Forms. This platform allows us to collect and analyze data from the campus community regarding their engagement with our sustainability programs.