In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the compelling role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in shaping the future of the workplace. We sit down with Catherine Longhi, a renowned DEI consultant, to discuss how companies can create an inclusive work environment and drive social impact. Catherine shares her insights on the importance of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), the power of DEI in attracting and retaining talent, and how technology can help foster inclusion in a remote work setting. Tune in to discover how you can leverage DEI strategies to make your workplace a better place for everyone.
Timestamp of our discussion:
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Defining DEI
06:49 - Measuring success in DEI
15:02 - Balancing the inner and outer work around DEI
18:00 - The ERGs as a catalyst of change
19:03 - The benefit of ERGs to leaders
21:48 - ERGs’ success stories
26:15 - Structure your ERGs
33:28 - The role of technology in connecting ERGs
36:55 - Scaling ERGs globally
Connect with Katherine Longhi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinelonghi/
Music by /ikson
@iksonmusic
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