Basis Company Culture & Values

Describe how your ERGs are structured. What factors, such as steering committees and leadership support, play a role in upholding these groups?

Our ERG are structured to ensure they are both employee driven and supported by leadership at Basis Technologies. Each group is led by a leadership team made up of passionate volunteers who oversee programming, communications, membership engagement and community partnerships. The leadership teams work closely with the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) team and executive sponsors; executive leaders who provide strategic guidance, advocate for the group’s goals and help align ERG initiatives with broader company priorities. To maintain consistency and accountability, all ERGs follow a shared framework and annual charter that includes: our appointed ERG leads who coordinate activities and represent the group in cross-company discussions; leadership meetings to plan events, gather member feedback and identify opportunities to drive inclusion and professional growth; executive sponsorship and leadership engagement to ensure ERG insights are reflected in company policies, culture initiatives and decision-making; and lastly, support from the IDEA team, which provides resources, funding and visibility for ERG initiatives.

How do the company’s ERGs ensure employees play a role in the decision-making process? What opportunities do team members have to share their opinions and ideas about initiatives and policies?

Our ERGs play an active role in ensuring employees are represented in company decision-making. Each ERG serves as a direct channel between team members and leadership by collecting feedback, surfacing ideas and providing input on initiatives that impact our workplace culture, policies and business strategies.

Share examples of some of the initiatives offered by one or more of your company’s ERGs. How do these opportunities enable employees to connect, learn and grow together?

At Basis, our employee resource groups create meaningful opportunities for employees to connect, learn and grow together through a variety of initiatives and programs. For example, cultural heritage celebrations: ERGs host events recognizing months such as Black History Month, Pride, Women’s History, Jewish Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness and Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring panels, storytelling sessions and cultural spotlights that foster education and community. All of our ERGs offer mentorship programs and professional development workshops that help members build skills, gain visibility and grow their careers within the company. Many ERGs partner with local organizations to give back whether through volunteer days, donation drives or advocacy campaigns aligned with each group’s mission. Lastly, ERGs regularly host safe space conversations, wellness check-ins, fireside chats and learning sessions that encourage open dialogue, empathy and understanding among colleagues.

How Basis Technologies’ ERG leaders share opinions and ideas 

• Listening sessions and focus groups hosted by ERGs to gather perspectives on company programs or upcoming changes
• Creating surveys and feedback forums that invite all employees to contribute their thoughts on inclusion, equity and workplace initiatives
• Hosting company and community events and discussions where employees can collaborate across ERGs and departments to shape ongoing inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility efforts