Our History
The Ludlow, Colorado coal mine scene of the deadly 1914 Ludlow massacre.
Following the event, Rockefeller resolved to take steps that would keep another similar catastrophe from happening in the future.
| More than 75 years ago ... John D. Rockefeller, Jr., responding to the infamous Ludlow Massacre of striking miners, established a staff of industrial relations specialists to help advise him on new ways to manage his labor force. This staff pioneered some of the most enlightened management practices of the early 20th century and was soon expanded into Industrial Relations Counselors (IRC), a nonprofit, applied-research organization, dedicated to serving clients by advancing the art, knowledge and practice of organizational and human relationships at work. Today, as throughout their history, ORC Networks are helping leaders make their organizations better: safer, more productive and more engaging places to work. |
Today ... Composed of more than 30 network groups, ORC Networks continues to nurture communities of thought leaders as part of Mercer’s Washington Resource Group. Networks span geographies and industries, providing a forum for clients to share experiences, leverage best practices and apply accurate, relevant information in effectively addressing organizational concerns. ORC Networks contribute to members’ effectiveness, making their organizations better places to work by being safer, more engaging, more inclusive and more productive. |
