There are times when these groups begin as discontented complaint groups within the company; individuals who group together to find support when no one else will listen. However, it is also possible that the group wants to form just to create some common bonds for personal and professional support. Some names or titles for these groups include:
- Support Groups
- Networking Groups
- Affinity Groups
- Special Interest Groups
The organization may choose to work with these groups in a variety of ways. They include:
- Corporate sponsored…receive a budget
- Corporate recognized and encouraged but no budget
- Corporate recognized…no involvement
- Not recognized by the organization
There are many different types of groups possible that fall into this category. Below is a sample list:
