A strong workplace culture grows from the relationships employees build with one another, the opportunities they have to be heard, and the communities that make work feel more meaningful than a list of daily tasks.
Across industries, the 10 companies on this list are investing in employee-led communities that create those connections. Through employee resource groups, mentorship programs, volunteer initiatives, and cultural programming, these companies are giving employees the opportunities to learn from one another, grow professionally, and help shape the workplace itself.
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Lakeside Software helps IT teams understand the digital employee experience through SysTrack, a platform that continuously monitors workplace technology to identify and resolve issues before they disrupt employees. While the company's products focus on improving the everyday experience of work, its internal culture reflects a similar philosophy. Employee Resource Groups, launched as part of the company's People & Culture initiatives, provide dedicated spaces where employees can connect over shared experiences while helping shape a more inclusive workplace.
Employees can participate in communities including the Women's Leadership Network, Lakeside Pride, and the Parents' Network, with additional groups supporting employees of color. These employee-led communities host discussions, educational programming, and networking opportunities that encourage collaboration across departments and regions. More than simply celebrating milestones throughout the year, the groups create ongoing conversations around belonging and professional growth.
Location: Columbus, OH
Every year, millions of patients face delays getting the medications they need because of complex insurance approval processes. CoverMyMeds has spent nearly two decades helping simplify that experience through technology that connects healthcare providers, pharmacies, health plans, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Its electronic prior authorization platform helps patients gain faster access to treatment while reducing administrative burdens across the healthcare system.
Inside the company, that same focus on removing barriers extends to its people. Through CoverMyMeds' culture and the broader Employee Resource Groups, available across parent company McKesson, employees can join communities centered around shared identities, interests, and experiences. Groups such as Arc and Black Excellence (BE) - Be Empowered create opportunities for mentorship, professional development, cultural celebrations, and allyship, while giving employees direct access to leadership and peer support.
Location: Remote
Building a strong workplace culture is no small feat when employees are spread across time zones, but Axonius has made connection a priority. The cybersecurity company, which helps organizations gain visibility into their digital assets and strengthen their security posture, complements its remote-first environment with employee-led communities that encourage collaboration well beyond day-to-day work.
Employees can participate in seven Employee Resource Groups representing communities including Black employees, veterans, LGBTQ+ employees, women, families, Hispanic and Latinx employees, and mental health advocates. These groups host guest speakers, educational sessions, volunteer opportunities, and charitable initiatives that bring colleagues together around shared experiences while welcoming allies to participate. Supported by executive sponsors and shaped by employees themselves, the ERGs create opportunities to build relationships, influence company culture, and ensure that belonging remains an intentional part of working remotely.
Locations: Remote | Minneapolis, MN | Austin, TX | Ann Arbor, MI
Engineers and researchers often need enormous computing power to solve some of the world's most complex scientific problems, but building and maintaining supercomputing infrastructure isn't practical for every organization. Rescale makes that capability accessible through its cloud-based high-performance computing platform, giving companies on-demand access to thousands of computing cores and a vast library of engineering and simulation software.
Across its distributed workforce, Rescale has built communities that help employees stay connected beyond project work. Employee groups such as #SheScale and #OutScale provide spaces for mentorship, advocacy, and peer support while creating opportunities for career development and open conversation. These communities encourage employees to share experiences, build relationships across teams, and help shape an inclusive culture that reflects the collaborative nature of the company's work.
Location: Detroit, MI
Rocket Companies has grown far beyond its roots as a mortgage lender. Today, this fintech is building an interconnected homeownership ecosystem that spans mortgage lending, real estate search, personal finance, loan servicing, and title services. The company’s customer-first mindset has fueled its growth while helping redefine what a modern financial services company can look like.
Through Rocket's 11 Team Member Resource Networks (TMRNs), employees connect across shared identities and experiences. Supported by executive sponsors and dedicated resources, the employee-led groups organize mentoring programs, educational events, volunteer initiatives, and conversations with leadership. Members also play an active role in shaping company culture by providing feedback on policies, advocating for new ideas, and partnering with the Rocket Community Fund on service projects throughout the year.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Creativity thrives when people bring different perspectives to the table, and that's a principle Colle McVoy has embedded into both its client work and workplace culture. The award-winning, Minneapolis-based agency helps brands connect with audiences through strategy, creative, media, public relations, and data intelligence.
Employee Resource Groups are one piece of its larger culture framework. Working alongside the agency's Inclusion Council and Culture Leadership Team, employee communities help shape internal policies, organize educational programming, celebrate cultural observances, and guide community partnerships. Rather than limiting conversations about inclusion to designated awareness months, Colle McVoy encourages employees to bring those perspectives into everyday collaboration and even client work through its Brand Citizenship initiatives.
Location: Remote
As privacy regulations continue to evolve around the world, organizations are under increasing pressure to handle customer data responsibly. Osano’s privacy management platform simplifies compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA while giving companies practical tools to manage consent, vendor risk, and consumer data requests.
Working remotely doesn't have to mean working alone. Across its distributed workforce, Osano supports employee communities including Wosano (women at Osano), Pride, and Parents, giving team members spaces to connect around shared experiences regardless of geography. These employee-led groups provide opportunities for conversation, peer support, and professional networking while contributing to broader diversity and inclusion efforts across the company.
Location: Remote
Affirm’s buy now, pay later platform gives shoppers transparent payment options with clear terms presented upfront, helping consumers understand exactly what they'll owe before completing a purchase.
Building trust with customers begins with building community among employees. Affirm supports 15 employee resource groups representing a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences, from B.L.A.C.K. and Amigxs to LGBTQIA+, Mental Wellness, and Neurodiversity communities. Together, these groups organize dozens of events throughout the year that encourage learning, celebrate different perspectives, and create opportunities for mentorship and leadership visibility. Backed by growing executive sponsorship, the ERGs help employees develop meaningful relationships across a remote-first organization while ensuring that inclusion remains an ongoing conversation rather than a one-time initiative.
Location: Lehi, UT
Canopy has built its accounting software platform around making complex work feel simpler. Designed specifically for accounting and tax professionals, the cloud-native platform combines client management, document storage, billing, workflow automation, and IRS tools into a single system that replaces the patchwork of software many firms have relied on for years.
Employee Resource Groups centered on women, LGBTQIA+ employees, and neurodiversity provide welcoming spaces where employees can learn from one another, build community, and advocate for positive change. Programming ranges from educational workshops and guest speakers to social events and company-wide celebrations—including creative ERG kickoff events that invite employees to share hobbies and talents outside of work. The groups also contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and community outreach, reinforcing the idea that belonging is strengthened through everyday participation rather than occasional programming.