Business Resource GroupsBRGs (business resource groups) are employee-led and formed around common demographics, characteristics or shared interests. BRGs are successful when they leverage the strength of their diversity to help the organization grow and are most effective when they focus on culture, commerce, career and community.
Click on each name below to learn more about the Business Resource Groups at Corewell Health.
The purpose of AACE is to improve the health of the communities we serve with a focus on inclusion, diversity and equity related to Asian communities and to collaborate with other strategic groups to promote innovation and cultural intelligence within Corewell Health.
The purpose of AdaptAbilities is to draw forth the participation of persons with disabilities within Corewell Health environments so that our peers, patients, and business can benefit from a common inclusive experience.
The purpose of Fusion is to improve the health of the diverse Latinx community we serve while increasing their sense of belonging at Corewell Health.
The purpose of Healthy Pride is to improve health care, coverage, patient engagement, and employee inclusion for all who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, or other orientations and identities, and their allies.
The purpose of BPC is to be a platform and resource for African American/ Black employees and allies through internal and external engagement with the community, to fulfill Corewell Health’s mission.
The purpose of NEXT is to be a voice and champion for the next generation of leaders. By bridging generational gaps and human connection, members achieve personal and professional learning, discovery and growth within the Corewell Health System.
The purpose of Veterans is to encourage a strong veteran community through camaraderie, advocacy and opportunities for all.
Corewell Health West and South are proud to be recognized by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) as a Silver-certified Veteran-Friendly Employer (VFE). To receive this status, an employer must meet all of the Bronze-level certification (stated below), be an active participant in four or more MVAA’s VFE events annually and meet two of the optional criteria listed here:
*Have a hiring process where applications are marked and/or tracked as veterans, Guard or Reserve members and spouses.
Have a veteran-specific onboarding/orientation process.
Have a veteran or Guard/Reserve specific benefit package that includes a military service credit.
Have a veteran or Guard/Reserve specific benefit package that includes annual PTO for VA healthcare appointments.
Have a veteran or Guard/Reserve specific benefit package that includes differential pay.
Have a specific benefit package that includes continued healthcare coverage for currently serving Guard/Reserve members that are activated
*Have an established veteran-specific employee retention program, such as an active veteran employee affinity group, a veteran-to-veteran employee mentorship program, or regular veteran-specific recognition program.
*Have a veteran-centric or veteran-specific training program, such as a GI Bill approved registered apprenticeship program, a GI Bill approved on-the-job training, or participate as a VRE non-paid work experience participant site.
Be an official or regular participant in an established military/veteran-specific hiring program, such as the DOD SkillBridge program or the Guard/Reserve Interview Promise Program.
Be a certified Veteran Connector with the MVAA.
Employ person(s) whose primary job function is veteran outreach, hiring, recruitment, or retention.
Have a veteran preference program in your hiring process.
Have a women veterans hiring initiative.
Have a veteran spouse hiring initiative.
*Provide formal training to HR professionals, managers, and supervisors on how to effectively retain veteran employees, such as the Society of Human Resource Management's free Veterans at Work certification program.
Have a veteran specific career management program such as a Junior Officer Leadership/Management Development Program or Veteran Hiring Rotation Program.
* Criteria Corewell Health West and South currently meet
Bronze-level certification criteria
Commit to set (or maintain) a veteran hiring goal of a specific percentage or number of veterans over the calendar year. *This is a "goal" set by your organization, for your organization.
Goal to hire a certain number of veterans out of total hires during the calendar year.
Goal to maintain a certain number of veterans of total staff during the calendar year.
Host and/or attend one or more veteran-centric hiring event or career fair in the calendar year.
Incorporate MVAA's VFE veterans benefits informational video to your onboarding/orientation process for new veteran hires.
Share MVAA information with veteran employees on an ongoing basis, through breakroom postings, email distribution, or other avenues.
Provide HR personnel in your organization with www.michigan.gov/mvaaand the Michigan Veterans Resource Service Center call number 1-800-MICH-VET (1-800-642-4838) to assist your veteran employees.
Participate in one or more of MVAA's VFE events annually, where best practices and information is shared with/amongst veteran-friendly employers
The purpose of WISH is to provide a platform and connection for all women at Corewell Health, aimed at improving the overall health and wellbeing of women, in our organization and community.
Hear from our team membersI love that Corewell Health offers Business Resource Groups because I get to connect and meet new people outside of my work with similar interests and goals. It allows me to learn about different perspectives and gives me opportunities to lead projects and create meaningful content for others.Molly StephanakMarketing Specialist
Hear from our team membersI consider myself lucky to be a part of an Business Resource Group because it allows me to build a support network of diverse thinkers where I can connect, challenge and be humbled. Through leveraging the resources that Corewell Health offers, I'm able to work towards building a platform for those wanting to be heard. James VuSenior Systems Engineer
Hear from our team membersKnowing how many patients we serve, and that 1 in 4 people have a disability, and 1 in 5 are a caregiver means that the AdaptAbilities Business Resource Group allows me to contribute to the organization in truly meaningful ways. From disability awareness, to accessibility tweaks, to transformative work - I know Corewell Health is committed to improving the accessibility and quality of life at work, and in our communities.Ted DroskiManager, Enterprise Risk Program
Hear from our team membersThe opportunity to participate in Business Resource Groups allows me to engage in topics I am passionate about outside of work. The ability to collaborate with other likeminded individuals to make a difference is a huge driver for me. BRGs also help me become more aware of topics I am not educated in, therefore helping me to become a better ally to others. Melena StrehlowSenior Specialist, Transformation & Innovation
Hear from our team membersAs a member of many different Business Resource Groups at Corewell Health, I'll always have a sense of belonging. Not only am I able to find support from people with backgrounds similar to my own, I can also depend on BRGs to learn about what makes us all different. I chose to join a BRG to grow my professional network and to share experiences with other team members. Overall, it has been a rewarding experience!Elijah CooleyTalent Program Specialist
Hear from our team membersParticipating in our Business Resource Groups have given me the opportunity to grow professionally, meet like-minded individuals and the opportunity to contribute to our community!Feliciano Paredes Jr.Senior Recruiter
