FNDN Series You Should Be Paying Your Culture Builders with Naomi Trickey, CPO at Mews
Jun 21, 2025
Naomi Trickey, Chief People Officer at Mews and a board member at Griffin, dives deep into the importance of compensating culture builders in organizations. She discusses how Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create long-term business value and the challenges of structuring fair compensation for them. Naomi shares insights on fostering safe emotional spaces in workplaces and emphasizes the critical role of leadership in nurturing effective ERGs. With her expertise, she provides strategic tips for aligning culture-building efforts with business goals.
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Value of Paying ERGs
- Unpaid ERG work often leads to burnout due to lack of clear accountability and recognition.
- Remunerating ERGs turns passion projects into valued, accountable business contributions.
Equity vs Cash for ERG Compensation
- Equity compensation for ERG leaders aligns with long-term business goals rather than short-term incentives.
- This approach encourages sustained commitment and fair recognition across various roles.
Define Clear ERG Criteria
- Establish clear definitions and expectations for what qualifies as an ERG.
- Ensure ERGs drive organizational change and empower leaders with approved time commitments and responsibilities.