Working for the Manitoba Government
Employee Groups
Building connections between employees is a key aspect of fostering engaged workplaces where all employees can contribute innovative ideas and expertise.
Within Manitoba's public service, there are many ways employees can network, which includes joining Employee Network Groups and/or Communities of Practice.
Employee Network Groups are employee-led groups of people who share a common identity or lived experience that provide opportunities for networking, career development, learning and support. They function as spaces to support inclusivity, a sense of belonging and employee engagement in the workplace.
Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a common concern or an interest in a topic and who come together to fulfill both individual and group goals. They offer members the opportunity to:
- share best practices and knowledge to advance their understanding about topics of mutual interest
- connect, build relationships and learn from one another
- foster new partnerships and find support to pursue positive change
Employee Networks Groups
Accessibility Supports the Promotion of Inclusion, Respect and Equity (ASPIRE) for people with disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions and their allies
Manitoba Black Employees' Resource Group (MBERG) for Black employees of Caribbean, Canadian and African heritage and their allies
New Professionals Network (NPN) for people who are new to government, new to a position, or new to a field
Touchstone Group for employees of Indigenous heritage
Visible Minority Network (VM Net) for all employees including those who identify as a visible minority
We are All Valuable and Equal (WAVE) for those who identify along the 2SLGBTQIA+ continuum and their allies
Communities of Practice
Brand and Advertising for employees interested in marketing, advertising and branding
Change Management for employees interested in change management
Data Science Network (DSN) for employees interested in data analytics, data science, and all things data.
EngageMB Community for employees interested in public engagement
Innovators Network for employees interested in innovation and problem solving
Internal Communications (ICOM)
Les Fonctionnaires francophones du Manitoba (FFM)
Manitoba Policy Community for employees interested in policymaking
Performance Measurement for employees interested in performance measurement
Wellness, Health, Environment and Economy Learning Network (WHEEL) for employees interested in health, wellness and sustainable lifestyles
