An Employer Resource Network® (ERN®) is an employer collaborative that pools resources to provide an on-the-job success coach available to all employees who helps with work/life issues.
For member businesses, the success coach works on site to address many of the social determinants of work that can cause stress and derail a worker's performance, as well as provide financial literacy, other essential training, and connections to any needed community resources. Through the ERN, businesses can also share resources and best practices on hiring and retaining diverse talent.
Employer Resource Networks® are private-public consortia whose purpose is improved workforce retention through employee support and training
The key ERN® innovations are:
- business engagement
- cross-sector collaboration among employers
- human services and educators
- workplace-based employee success coaching (case management)
- real-time referrals to community resources
ERN® stakeholders include:
- small to mid-sized companies
- public human services and workforce development
- private non-profits
- community colleges and vocational training organizations
- local, regional, and national foundations and United Ways
Why ERNs®?
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All figures represent an average across reporting network employers and employees.
- Increases employee retention and engagement
- Partners with your HR team for maximum impact
- Minimizes work disruptions
- Improves financial stability of workers
- Delivers insightful data on impact, ROI, and challenges your workers face
- Decreases absenteeism
How it Works
Our coaches are at the heart of what we do. With specialized training in career coaching, our team offers your employees unparalleled access to:
Wrap-Around Supportive Services
These supportive services address social determinants of work which are the things that get in the way of employee success. Supportive services are provided directly by us, or through our large network of community partners.
- Transportation
- ID & Legal Assistance
- Professional Clothes & Uniforms
- Job-Specific Tools
- Childcare
- Medical Care
- Groceries
- & Much More
Become Part of ERN®
For more information on becoming part of the Employer Resource Network® contact:
