Spotlight Series: An Evolution of Workplace Diversity and Acceptance

In this episode of the “GILTI Conscience” podcast, hosts David Farhat and Nate Carden are joined by associates Stefane Victor and Eman Cuyler, and Howard Sacarob, head of U.S. tax for the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Mr. Sacarob is also a member of RBC’s diversity leadership council and an executive sponsor of the Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG) at RBC, where he works to make diversity and inclusion central to the firm’s culture.

The participants reflected on obstacles they’ve faced in the professional world as individuals with diverse perspectives and identities.They discussed the strides that companies are making to prioritize DEI and bring everyone into the conversation while also acknowledging the difficulties that diverse individuals still experience in the workplace. Tune in for this special DEI spotlight on “GILTI Conscience.”

💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: Howard Sacarob

What he does:  Howard Sacarob is the head of U.S. tax for the Royal Bank of Canada. As both an attorney and a CPA, he brings extensive and diverse experience to the capital markets and wealth management units at RBC. He is also a member of the company’s diversity leadership council and is an executive sponsor of the Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG).

Organization:  Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) - Capital Markets Unit

Words of wisdom: “ERGs give people an opportunity to meet others who are in other parts of the firm that they might not otherwise meet or interact with and learn something, learn something about themselves, have a nice time, establish a rapport with people they wouldn't otherwise get to know, help foster a sense of community.”

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