Challenge: Finding the time and budget to support an ERG program HR already has a full workload. Whether or not you choose to give ERGs direct ifnancial support, they do require time and effort to manage properly. When beginning an ERG program, it’s not unusual for HR organizations to struggle with how it ifts into the existing budget, how much time should be allocated to an Find the ERG program, and how much time it takes to support one. time and 5budget Best Practice: Use technology to automate workflows and scale programs You may be tempted to start your ERG program with a spreadsheet or Google Docs, but a Web-based platform will give you the visibility and governance you need to ensure a successful start, as well as the automation and integration to scale. A platform can serve as the central location where employees go to learn how to start a new club, request permission to do so (if required), promote upcoming events and activities, and request funding or reimbursement. In short, a cloud-based platform makes it easy for employees to run their ERGs while reducing the overhead for HR.