Research consistently demonstrates that diverse and inclusive workplaces foster deeper employee trust and commitment. This is echoed by a recent Pew Research Center survey, where 56% of employed U.S. adults agree that prioritizing DEI within the workplace is beneficial.
As we prepare for the new year, let’s revisit some of the most impactful episodes from HR Daily Advisor‘s “A Seat at the Table” podcast in 2024. These conversations explored critical DEI topics and offered valuable insights for HR professionals.
A Seat at the Table Podcast: No, DEI Is Not Dead
With recent setbacks and growing skepticism, many are wondering if the end of DEI as we know it is imminent. We’ve curated a powerful clip from HR Daily Advisor‘s webinar, “Is It the End of DEI as We Know It?” Listen in as our expert panelists discuss the decline in DEI efforts, their personal perspectives on the issue, the importance of curiosity in fostering meaningful dialogue, and more. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation that explores the challenges and opportunities facing DEI in the workplace.
HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Leading with Intention—A Conversation with Veronica Calderon
In this episode of A Seat at the Table, we dive deep into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Veronica Calderon, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at DeVry University. Calderon shares invaluable insights on how HR leaders can leverage education and training to drive meaningful DEI change, the importance of embedding DEI into an organization’s DNA, and the power of authentic leadership. We also explore the critical role of belonging in a successful DEI strategy and much more.
HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Keeping DEIB at the Table in 2024
Monica Davis has dedicated her professional journey to creating inclusive and equitable workplaces that celebrate diversity and foster belonging. Currently, she serves as the Director of Talent Experience, DEIB at software development company EngageSmart, where she leads with unwavering determination and a passion for creating lasting change. Listen in as she shares advice for HR leaders looking to push for positive change in their organizations, why it’s important to reframe the benefits of DEIB, and more.
HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: DEI is for Everyone
For this episode of A Seat at the Table, I’m joined by Ryan Whitacre and Toya Lawson, partners at executive search firm Bridge Partners LLC. Ryan and Toya have joined to share valuable insights from Bridge Partners’ recently commissioned survey of C-Suite leaders and HR decision-makers on DEI.
HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Menopause in the Workplace
There’s a huge movement toward providing support for women in the workplace who are navigating this midlife transition — and there are lots of recent studies showing the economic cost to companies who are neglecting to do so. A recent Mayo Clinic Study found that 15% of women cut back on hours or missed work entirely due to their menopause symptoms, costing them about $1.8 billion a year. Joanna Strober, Founder and CEO of Midi Health, works with employers and benefits platforms to expand access to menopause care benefits to female employees.
HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Using Data-Driven Decision Making to Shape Your Organization
According to my guest, actionable data-based insights are like digital gold for organizations looking to achieve their DEI goals, particularly when it is properly mined. Listen in as SurveyMonkey’s Chief Diversity and Social Impact Officer Antoine Andrews discusses the value of data, the importance of viewing data through an intersectionality lens, SurveyMonkey’s employee’s lived experiences, and more.
HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Hard Conversations for a Safe Place at Work
Let’s face it – sometimes the conversations we need to have are the ones that make us squirm. But what if I told you that by avoiding these “uncomfortable” discussions, including those around world events and their impact on employees, we’re actually creating a less safe, less inclusive workplace? In part one of this two-episode series, Hannah Yardley, Chief People and Culture Officer at Achievers, takes a seat at the table to discuss how companies can help increase employee trust and set up organizations to foster a culture of safety and belonging for all employees.
HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Fostering Belonging and Diversity in Law
In this episode of A Seat at the Table, we dive deep into the critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the legal industry with Katherine “Kat” Mateo, a seasoned litigator at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP. In the first part of this three-part series, listen in as we discuss the power of belonging in creating inclusive workplaces, finding unexpected allies, and the importance of fostering cross-cultural relationships.
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