The INCLUSIVE ENTERPRISE Podcast
Brian & Charlotte Hughes
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The podcast features transformational interviews as well as actionable tips and strategies that corporate leaders can implement in their workplaces and careers, to drive profitable growth through diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
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Sep 1, 2022
RISE to Transform Equity, Inclusion & Diversity with Strategy and Systems at Mayo Clinic - A Conversation with Dr. Anjali Bhagra
*Mayo Clinic Stands Out*
Despite rising labor costs fueled by staffing shortages as some of the biggest challenges straining most hospital budgets Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit healthcare system stands out in its results as they've come at a time when many nonprofit hospitals have faced pressure on their operations from a surge in COVID 19 cases in the second half of the past year. And through it all, Mayo has been recognized by DiversityInc, as one of the Top 3 Health systems for its inclusive efforts and best practices. For the seventh consecutive year, Mayo Clinic also earned the top spot in the U.S. News & World Report best hospitals rankings.
In 2020, the Rochester Minnesota-based institution committed to racial equity. Our distinguished guest, Dr. Anjali Bhagra, Chief Medical Director at Mayo Clinic of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) joins us to share insights on Mayo’s journey, and the path forward in 2022, and beyond. We explore three key areas relevant to successful organizational change and equity, which requires 1) Commitment from the top, 2) Development of shared language and capability for all employees, and 3) Partnership with impacted communities. Mayo Clinic's local, national, and global EID initiatives are also featured with organizations including the World Economic Forum and the NAACP.
In August 2020, Dr. Bhagra was designated as the new medical director of Mayo Clinic's office of equity, inclusion, and diversity. A clinical investigative internist and professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Bhagra also leads an active research program focused on enhancing resilience, decreasing stress and anxiety, healthy aging, through optimism and happiness, leadership and resilience, work-life balance and stress reduction in women, health care professionals and trainees.
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Jul 9, 2022
Episode 21 - Charting the Journey - Strategies to Guide Racial Equity Organizational Change with Dr. Judy Lubin
*If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together—* I am inspired by this well-known African proverb as it reflects what our guest and I discussed in this episode of the Inclusive Enterprise Podcast ---the importance of working together. Learning and moving forward. We all can contribute to an equitable culture in the workplace and in the communities where we live. It’s a process.
As we marked the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd and approach another year of anniversaries for the murders of Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile, and so many more - the question begging to be asked is what real change has occurred? Or have we lost momentum?
Our distinguished guest is Dr. Judy Lubin an analyst, equity strategist, and President of CURE (the Center for Urban and Racial Equity). CURE is a strategic research and consulting firm that partners with people and organizations to advance equity through policy, systems, institutional, and community change. Dr. Lubin is also a researcher and adjunct professor in the Howard University Department of Sociology and Criminology where her research focuses on race, gentrification, health, and social policy.
She recently published the Racial Equity Report to provide organizational leaders with a clear plan to help them make measurable improvements in their racial equity transformational efforts. It serves as a tangible resource for Nonprofit Leaders to Deliver on Anti-racist Pledges Made in 2020.
*Our insightful conversation is an important reminder of the value of race equity within the nonprofit sector and that all sectors can learn from*. We discussed several tangible steps for framing the issue within your organization and working to move towards greater equity. Doing so can make your organization's workplace and community where you live, more effective and impactful.
Professor Lubin regularly writes about the intersection of race, politics, and media on her site and as a contributor to the Huffington Post. She has also been featured on national and local media including The Wall Street Journal, PBS.org, Baltimore Sun, Ebony Magazine, theRoot.com, Chicago Sun-Times, Reuters, XM Satellite Radio, Diverse Issues in Higher Education, among others.
To learn more about building a racial equity business strategy and culture, contact us on Calendly or this Contact Form.
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Jun 12, 2022
Episode 20 - Top Tips for a Racial Equity Culture - Dr. Courtney McCluney - Cornell University, ILR School
On this episode of The Inclusive Enterprise Podcast, Inclusive Leaders Group Senior Consultant, Dr. Courtney L. McCluney discusses the ways leaders and organizations can effectively create a racial equity culture and develop inclusive leaders.
Courtney McCluney is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior in the ILR School at Cornell University. Courtney uses multiple methods to examine DEI and Racial Equity. Her research deepens the study of race, gender, and intersectionality in organizations by examining practices that create and reinforce marginalized groups' experiences at work. Courtney's research has been published in Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review and Forbes.
She continues to be recognized for her deep expertise with numerous awards including, Ideas Worth Teaching Award, Aspen Institute Business & Society Program for “Advancing Racial Equity at Work” one of eight chosen among nominees representing 90 schools from 19 countries.
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May 24, 2022
Episode 19 - Diversity Isn't Enough: Why DEI Programs are Failing Black Employees - Keith Wyche - Corporate Executive, Author and DEI Thought Leader
Keith Wyche is a Seasoned Executive, Board Director, Best Selling Author & Speaker, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Thought Leader, and Change Accelerator. He has risen through the ranks. With more than 30 years of experience, earning significant results for some of America’s best-known corporations including Walmart, Ameritech, Convergys, AT&T, IBM, Pitney Bowes, and SuperValu, Keith has become a successful corporate president and one of the highest-ranking African-American executives in the U.S.
Keith understands the rules for success, and shares his insights as an author of the recent book *Diversity is not Enough *A Roadmap to Recruit Develop and promote Black Leaders in America. He has appeared on the Today Show, Fox Business News, and media outlets such as TIME, USA Today and Black Enterprise. He has received several awards including The MLK Jr. International Board of Renaissance Leaders by Morehouse College for his dedication to developing young talent.
In this episode, Keith shares his perspective on why Black Professionals have lost faith in DE&I programs, what is contributing to the situation, and how to correct it. A strong inclusive leadership culture and commitment with accountability are key elements of success.
For more information see our blog Why Workplace DEI Programs are Failing Black Employees and other thought leadership resources.
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Mar 31, 2022
Episode 18 - Setting Your DEI Strategy Up for Success - Nona Lee - Arizona Diamondbacks
There's a phrase 'Sports imitates life." What happens in sports is often a reflection of life and society. In 1947 Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Baseball, 75 years ago. How far have we come since then?
There are people who excel and bring their 'A' game each day AND are true game changers, true role models inspiring people as inclusive leaders, for teams to deliver transformative change in the workplace and the community.
Be sure to listen to this thought provoking episode with Nona Lee, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer & Chair of D-backs for Change Justice. Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. (J.E.D.I. Council) at Arizona Diamondbacks. Nona is also a member of Chief, a membership network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders.
She reveals insightful tips and stories about DEI as a core value, its impact on the business, the communities the organization entertains and serves from a C-Suite perspective. She reflects on her childhood, career, DEI strategic planning and action, overcoming barriers to inclusion and equity, and the legacy of building a better work environment for all people to contribute and thrive, now and for generations to come.
We are so glad to have Nona share as a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion champion and Black, gay woman who applies her expertise and lived experience to make a difference in others’ lives, in the sports world and beyond.
For more information on Allyship, Intersectionality, Employee Resources Groups and Race in the Workplace visit our Thought Leadership resources section of our site for these e-guides.
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Mar 7, 2022
Episode 17 - How to Develop a DEI Strategy that Gets Results - Eloiza Domingo - Chief Diversity Officer
A Boston Consulting Group survey about the global insurance workforce revealed for the first time, insurance industry talent included company values as one of the ten workplace attributes that they care about most in 2020. The vast majority, 71%—and 78% of employees age 30 or younger—said that issues related to diversity and inclusion have become more important to them over the past year.
Equity issues are significant enough that 55% of all insurance talent and 60% of younger employees would exclude from a job search companies whose positions on diversity and inclusion do not match their own.
Eloiza Domingo is the Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Inclusive, Diversity & Equity Officer for The Allstate Corporate. She assumed this role in 2021 with responsibility for building on Allstate’s strong foundation and culture of Inclusive Diversity & Equity by shaping the multi-year Inclusive Diversity & Equity plan to create an enduring impact inside and outside of the company. As she partners with colleagues and teams across Allstate, Eloiza furthers the company’s goal of being the most diverse protection solutions company.
Her experience across industries at the executive level in HR and Diversity offers a unique perspective and great insights regarding Talent, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and the future of work. Her business acumen and ability to forge strong relationships are key to delivering evidence-based results.
Eloiza’s background spans sectors including academia, law enforcement, academic medicine at Johns Hopkins, and pharmaceuticals. She has been recognized as a Female Disrupter by Medium in 2020, one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World by the Filipina Women's Network, received the 2017 Senior Executive award from the National Association of Healthcare Executives and was featured on the Maryland Daily Record's Very Important Professionals Success by 40 list.
Eloiza holds an M.S. in Higher Education and Student Affairs with a minor in Counseling and concentration in Diversity Education, and a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Spanish from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.
She draws on her depth of experience and shares practical advice to positively influence and sustain a valuable impact on the culture of all the organizations where she leads Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity.
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Feb 24, 2022
Episode 16 - Helping Moms and Women of Color Rise and Succeed at Work with Rocki Howard and Chandra Sanders - The Mom Project
Rocki Howard is Chief People and Equity Officer of a fantastic startup titled the Mom Project. She’s been recognized as a leader with an extensive background in HR and a member of the distinguished Forbes Human Resources Council.
Chandra Sanders is the Director of an innovative non-profit initiative at the MomProject titled RISE and is a Fortune 100 Tech Consultant that further supports the projects’ mission. Both will tell us about their own stories and their impact on lives for the better.
The Mom Project is committed to helping women remain active in the workforce in every stage of their journey, and proud to work with employers who are committed to designing and supporting a better workplace. It connects talented professionals with world-class employers who understand that no one should have to choose between family and career.
RISE is a scholarship program committed to accelerating equity for moms and women of color by providing access to upskill tech certifications, while harnessing the power of community, support, and job placement—in six months or less, and at no cost to participants!
Rocki and Chandra are Diversity, Equity & Inclusion champions and Black women of action, who apply their expertise and lived experience to make a difference in the lives of working mothers every day. For more details visit The MomProject.com or MomProject.org.
For more information from ILG on Allyship, Intersectionality, Employee Resources Groups and Race in the Workplace visit our Thought Leadership resources section of our site InclusiveLeadersGroup.com for these e-guides.
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Feb 8, 2022
Episode 15 - DEI Through the Talent Lifecycle - DeShaun Wise Porter VP D&I - Hilton International
DeShaun Wise Porter, Global Head, VP of Diversity and Inclusion and Engagement for Hilton International and team at Hilton have earned countless awards year over year, ranked number one Fortune 100 Best Places to Work for two years in a row. And number one on Diversity Inc, Top 50 Companies 2021 ranking, just to name a few. And our listeners are eager to hear how your organization plans, executes, adapts, and thrives in these challenging and highly rewarding times. DeShaun and I met at Kimberly Clark years ago as colleagues, and to this day we continue to share the passion for growing talent and a belief in the importance of everyone achieving their full potential in an environment that is inclusive, supportive, where we can all bring our best selves to work with a true sense of belonging, and purpose.
This episode, we'll discuss strategy, progress and culture. The hospitality industry is unique in that it represents talent from all walks of life. You could consider it a microcosm of society with diverse dimensions, identities, and intersectionality. A diverse talent community demands a flexible structure and commitment to inclusion and belonging at every level with accountability. DeShaun is innovating and setting the standard for over 360,000 team members with DEI through the lifecycle as Hilton attracts, advances, retains talent now and in the future.
For more information on Allyship, Intersectionality, Employee Resources Groups and Race in the Workplace visit our Thought Leadership resources section of our site for these e-guides.
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Jan 23, 2022
Episode 14 - Transforming the Recruiting and Hiring Process by Mitigating Inherent Biases
Speak up? Take a stand –even if it’s unpopular? Our special guest did just that and you’ll find his story inspiring. Fighting for what’s right is in his DNA. His ‘wakeup call’ to innovate became apparent as an entrepreneur in 2020. His solution is making waves in the technology sector and recruiting field by enabling better recruiting and hiring decisions for inclusive workplaces to thrive.
Research has found that 75% of all resumes submitted through Applicant Tracking Systems are never even seen by human eyes. Jobseekers using Rhett’s software application platform will be able to apply for positions with peace of mind, knowing their profiles are being seen by people and they are being considered for their talent rather than the kind of personal characteristics that often lead to non-diverse, non-inclusive workplaces that often lead to non-diverse, non-inclusive workplaces.
Rhett Lindsey is the founder and CEO of Siimee (pronounced see me), a social impact company whose mission is to reduce bias in hiring and transform the way employers connect with job seekers. Prior to launching Siimee, Rhett spent over seven years leading and collaborating with teams at prominent companies including Facebook, Tinder, Microsoft, and The Walt Disney Company, sourcing and hiring talent in the technology and software development sectors.
Founded on the premise that diversity and inclusion can support a company’s bottom line, Siimee believes that a fair, unbiased hiring process is the starting point to a healthy, equitable workplace.
Lindsey’s story and experiences in recruiting have been nationally featured in media outlets including The Washington Post, CNBC, and CBS News This Morning.
This episode will explore his life experiences and how his discovery and focus on systemic change has led to a new approach to recruiting.
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Nov 18, 2021
Episode 13 - Embedding DEI in Your Mission & Culture with Maxine Carrington CHRO of Northwell Health - #1 Hospital & Health System for Diversity & Inclusion
Northwell Health sets the standard of excellence in Healthcare DEI with numerous awards and several years of experience building sustainable solutions.
As New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, Northwell Health has been named, the best health system for diversity in the United States, for the second year in a row, and made the list for the ninth straight year, while remaining in the top spot in the 2021 DiversityInc rankings for Hospitals and Health Systems.
Aligning and embedding DEI in your mission and culture is key to success. Many leaders are embarking on their DEI journey with a focus on the talent lifecycle in their organizations. Building a comprehensive talent strategy to maximize DEI, requires thought leadership, tools and techniques based on proven best practices and next practices.
With 23 hospitals and 800 outpatient centers across New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and Connecticut—areas hard hit by COVID-19 early on—and a workforce in the trenches of the pandemic every day, keeping employees safe, motivated and engaged is an ongoing challenge.
In this episode we’ll discuss strategy, culture, influence, and explore four key phases of the talent life cycle: Attract, Engage, Develop and Advance to optimize DEI in organizations in these unique times and realize positive results. Maxine Carrington is Northwell Health’s senior vice president and chief human resources officer. She shares deep expertise, practical advice, and inspiring vision on this topic. The talent life cycle offers a framework to measure DEI success with real-world perspective for all listeners on their DEI journey---meeting you where you are, as you strive to be an Employer of Choice and the Best Place to Work for All.
Maxine has served in progressively responsible leadership roles and has successfully driven team member engagement and development at every layer of the health system. Most recently, she served as deputy chief human resources officer where she was responsible for the design and implementation of strategic initiatives related to the team member experience, career and performance development, change management, workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, corporate social responsibility and compensation. Prior to joining Northwell, Carrington was a manager and attorney with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations.
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Oct 15, 2021
Episode 12 - How Your Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Should Include Veterans - US Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Harvey W. Johnson, USVETS - Darryl J. Vincent, Logicalis MPERG - Ed Graves
Diversity is critical to a company’s success, but inclusion highlights the strengths and abilities that ALL employees bring to the workplace. With employers launching or implementing diversity inclusion initiatives, it is apparent that diversity and inclusion are important for businesses and essential to develop a robust talent pipeline. Including veterans as a part of the talent pipeline is a measure of championing diversity of thought, experience and perspectives. As nearly 200,000 servicemen and women returned to civilian life each year, Inclusive Enterprise podcast wanted to know what organizations are doing to proactively embrace, attract, hire, and retain veteran employees.
Three organizations enabling veterans to successfully transition from uniform to the workplace include The United States Department of Veterans Affairs – the VA, USVETS - a national advocacy organization, and Logicalis - an information and communications technology infrastructure and service provider and…
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Oct 9, 2021
Episode 11 - Why Your DEI Strategy Should Include Disability with Royal Caribbean Ron Pettit & JPMorgan Chase Jim Sinocchi
After a year where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) became a hot topic in the workplace, advocates for workers with disabilities express cautious optimism about the nation’s movement toward a more inclusive workplace. There has been progress, they say, but disabled workers—many of whom have no outward sign of disability—can still feel overlooked or undervalued by the companies they work for.
Part of the problem, advocates say, is that “disability” covers such a wide range of conditions, many of them not apparent to people who may be co-workers or managers. And workers who start a career free of disabilities may acquire one or more as they grow older.
Discussions in the media are a testament to how the dial has shifted when it comes to conversations around disability inclusion in business, we are not there yet, but change is happening. However, there must be a concerted effort to drive progress forward at a greater pace – only 3% of articles on diversity and inclusio…
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Oct 4, 2021
Episode 10 - Inclusive Workplace Wellness - First Coast Worksite Wellness Council - Ebony Schumake Berry & Cassie Bruce
Every year, National Employee Wellness month is celebrated in June. Once again, it provides an opportunity for employers and organizations to enhance existing wellness programs and encourage their employees to adopt proactive strategies for improved physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in the workplace. Diverse workplaces call for equally diverse wellness programs. This episode features First Coast Worksite Wellness Council's Ebony Schumake Berry Co-Chair Events and Cassie Bruce Chair to learn about the coveted Healthy Companies Awards, the Annual Conference, year-round initiatives and a development program on Inclusive Workplace Wellness.
COVID19 pandemic has highlighted long standing health and wellness inequities in the US on both a societal and workplace level. Whether it's due to culture, social economic opportunities, or other factors, employees have differing perspectives and knowledge when it comes to health and wellness. In order to be successful, wellness committees must…
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Sep 20, 2021
Episode 9 - How to Have BRAVE Conversations About Race in the Workplace - Dr. Enrica Ruggs and Dr. Derek Avery - University of Houston CT Bauer College of Business
CEOs around the country for the last year and a half now have been seeking to have their employees talk about race and the kind of adjustments that can be made in the workplace. This episode focuses on that. Dr. Enrica Ruggs, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Houston and Dr. Derek Avery, C.T. Bauer Chair of Inclusive Leadership at the University of Houston will explore how to discuss the complex and urgent issues of race while in the workplace. Although we'll speak explicitly about black and white race relations, the ideas can apply when considering other groups that experienced discrimination. Their BRAVE framework highlights the importance of explicitly talking about race and provides advice on how to begin productive workplace conversations. Tips include the rationale for building conversational competence with an approach that illustrates what inclusion really looks like in committed organizations.
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Sep 7, 2021
Episode 8 - How You Can Fight Systemic Racism in the Workplace - Tim Vogus - Vanderbilt University & Reginald H. White - Cornell University
Last summer, in response to the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, Vanderbilt University business faculty hosted a series of virtual talks to help the community understand racial discrimination, biases, and learn about ways to mitigate racism in the United States. Tim Vogus Professor of Management at Vanderbilt University, contributed with a talk on biases in the workplace, and remedies for systemic racism. This was done in partnership with students hungering for this content. They played a key role in organizing and catalyzing it.
In describing his talk, he states "systemic racism is about social structures that are embedded in public policies, institutional practices, cultural representations, and other norms that reinforce and perpetuate racial group inequity. So *I want to think more about the cognitive, interpersonal, and the organizational processes that surround that."*
Reginald H. White, HR Director for the Research Division at Cornell University offers a differen…
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Aug 17, 2021
Episode 7 - Higher Education Cultural Change To Include Neurodiversity with Emily Raclaw MS, LPC
In our last episode of The INCLUSIVE ENTERPRISE Podcast, “Neurodiversity: Driving Innovation from Unexpected Places" we interviewed Hiren Shukla, Automation & Innovation / Neuro-Diverse Center of Excellence Leader at EY, Ernst & Young.
Hiren shared information on EY’s successful Neurodiversity talent strategy, including the innovation and organizational development benefits from hiring neurodivergent talent. Hiren also described EY’s collaboration with other companies executing neurodiversity recruiting initiatives such as Wells Fargo, Proctor & Gamble, and several other firms.
We at Inclusive Enterprise Podcast wanted to know the challenges and the triumphs that college students these employers are recruiting upon their transition from high school to college, then upon graduation, into the workplace.
*Our special podcast guest* is Emily Raclaw Director of "On Your Marq" at Marquette University, a program that *provides support to Marquette University students on the autism sp…
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Aug 3, 2021
Episode 6 - Neurodiversity Driving Innovation from Unexpected Places with Hiren Shukla Ernst and Young - EY
If you’re interested in workplace diversity and inclusion, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about neurodiversity lately. But what exactly is neurodiversity, and how can hiring neurodiverse employees benefit your organization? Neurodiversity is an aspect of diversity that enhances the workplace in numerous ways.
To drive sustainable growth in the 21st century, businesses need to continually innovate and identify new sources of talent. Leading companies are finding that people on the autism spectrum and other neurodivergent people can spur innovation and often have the very skills they’re looking for. Companies are also discovering new benefits for their brands, customer relationships, employee engagement, and more.
Despite this fact, fewer than one in six autistic adults is in full-time employment. Only 32% are in some kind of paid work. More than three-quarters (77%) who are unemployed say they want to work.
Possibly no company in the world is doing a better job at attractin…
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Jul 20, 2021
Taking Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) From Reactive to Strategic with Andrea De Loney and Michael Streffery - Part 2 - Northwell Health and Anthem
In this two-part episode, our guests *Andrea De Loney** of Northwell Health *and* **Michael Streffery** of Anthem*, both experienced ERG program leaders, share insights on what it takes to foster ERGs and ensure success in the eyes of employees and business leaders.
*Part 1,* we discussed perceptions of Employee Resource Groups, current and future priority focus areas, organizational structure, and proper alignment to execute and achieve business goals including allyship, and success metrics.
As you listen to *Part 2 *of this episode, we learn about ERGs’ impact on the business, community, and workplace culture, from the perspective of two high-performing diversity and inclusion organizations.
Both leaders have much to be proud of. Stories about engaging allies and making a difference along with the demands and rewards of these roles highlight how challenging this work is. Hear tips for keeping the momentum going and making it all worthwhile. The importance of self-care and stron…
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Jul 6, 2021
Taking Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) From Reactive to Strategic with Andrea De Loney and Michael Streffery - Part 1 - Northwell Health and Anthem
In this two-part episode, our guests *Andrea De Loney** of Northwell Health *and* **Michael Streffery** of Anthem*, both experienced ERG program leaders, share insights on what it takes to foster ERGs and ensure success in the eyes of employees and business leaders.
As you listen to *Part 1* of this episode*,* we discuss perceptions of Employee Resource Groups, current and future priority focus areas, organizational structure, and proper alignment to execute and achieve business goals including allyship, and success metrics.
*Part 2*, we will learn about ERGs’ impact on the business, community, and workplace culture, from the perspective of two high-performing diversity and inclusion organizations.
Both leaders have much to be proud of. Stories about engaging allies and making a difference along with the demands and rewards of these roles highlight how challenging this work is. Hear tips for keeping the momentum going and making it all worthwhile. The importance of self-care and…
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Jun 16, 2021
Allison Waymyers: Women Leading in Men's Sports and Overcoming Bias
Allison Waymyers has had successful leadership experience with The NFL, NBA, and Augusta National Golf Club, Home of the Masters Golf Tournament. Allison discusses her career path as a Black woman in the sports industry. Despite her career success, she encountered unconscious bias, microaggressions, and the intersectionality of being both Black and female in a traditionally male-dominant industry. She also provides her insights into what we all can learn from college and pro athletes about racial justice advocacy and action.
Allison was the first female hired in a leadership role as Director of Football and Career Development at Clemson University Football by National Championship coach Dabo Swinney.
She presently is Owner & Founder at Spry Players Group, LLC an athlete development and career management firm that empowers collegiate and professional athletes, as well as non-athletes in all professions.
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May 29, 2021
What GenZ LGBTQ Talent Wants From Their Bosses and Employers
Generation Z or Gen Z is the newest generation, born between 1997 and 2012/15. They are currently between 6 and 24 years old (nearly 68 million in the U.S.)
Gen Z Is the Queerest Generation Ever, According to New Survey…An unprecedented 15% of Gen Zers are LGBTQ+, according to a new Gallup poll.
In a random sampling of 15,349 American adults conducted last year, nearly 1 in 6 Gen Z respondents (or 15.9%) said they are queer or transgender.
This group represents the New and Recent entrants into the labor force, these new eyes and new perspectives of recent grads who have just entered the workforce can help us see work and work experience in new ways.
At The Inclusive Enterprise Podcast, we were curious about the experience of LGBTQ new entrants to the workplace and their transitions from college to the workforce. We wanted to know, which were the elements that were most challenging? What LGBTQ Gen Zers want their future bosses — and where they want to work?
We’re pleased to b…
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May 17, 2021
The Stigma of Mental Health and The Next Diversity and Inclusion Initiative with Craig Kramer of Johnson & Johnson
In this episode, Craig Kramer explores Johnson & Johnson’s history, strategy, and the incredible success the organization has had in addressing Mental Health as Diversity and Inclusion matter. Kramer serves as the Mental Health Ambassador and Chair, Global Campaign on Mental Health for Johnson & Johnson, the leading American multinational corporation founded in 1886.
Johnson and Johnson is consistently recognized the list of Best Companies For Diversity and Inclusion. Racial/ethnic, gender, and sexual minorities often suffer from poor mental health outcomes due to multiple factors including inaccessibility of high quality mental health care services, cultural stigma surrounding mental health care, discrimination, and overall lack of awareness about mental health. Mental health and diversity and inclusion (D&I) are closely connected.
As employers deepen their focus on D&I and racial justice, they should ensure employees from diverse backgrounds have the mental health support they ne…
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May 12, 2021
Judge Glenda Hatchett: Embracing Ambition and Authenticity on The Road To Inclusive Leadership
Judge Hatchett, shares her insights on Finding Your Purposeful Path: Dare to Take Charge, Motivating and Inspiring the Workforce to Expect and Work Toward Greatness, and The Corporate Challenge to Lead and Serve Inclusively.
She discusses how corporate and non-profit board members have an important role in building an inclusive workplace that drives people performance and financial results for organizations.
In 2016 Judge Glenda Hatchett represented the family of Philando Castile, a 32-year-old Black American man, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop by police officer Jeronimo Yanez of the St. Anthony police department, in a suburb of Saint Paul Minnesota that gained national and international news. At the time Judge Glenda Hatchett and many others also believe the violent death of Philando Castile was simply wrong. “I am deeply concerned about what seems to be an epidemic of African-American men being killed by police,” Hatchett said.
Glenda Hatchett has served as an A…
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May 10, 2021
Welcome - To The Inclusive Enterprise Podcast
Welcome!
We’re so excited to finally launch The Inclusive Enterprise Podcast and depart for the journey of growing our community… connecting with listeners and guests… and inspiring YOU to drive your personal and organizational growth through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
If you’re tuning in and wondering what this podcast is going to be all about, and what we intend to provide you throughout this podcast, then continue to listen.
We all want to play a role in helping our workplace and society to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). But that can be a difficult task. How do you create an environment where our differences are celebrated? How do you change long-held beliefs and biases?
It requires a level of honesty that can make people uncomfortable and cause many to worry that it will lead to unnecessary confrontation. To get there, we have to be willing to have brave conversations that change hearts and minds.
*The Inclusive Enterprise Podcast is intended to…
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