No Excuses: Personal and Professional Accountability for DEI

Despite improvements in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, HR leaders can sometimes be those most in need of continued personal DEI work and growth. In this continuing discussion, diversity and inclusion consultant Joe Gerstandt outlines the value gained when individuals go beyond their personal comfort zones to build greater diversity in their relationship networks, and how it can impact their organizations. (Part 2 of 2.)

Topics include:

2:57 - Life experiences impacting Joe's DEI journey 6:23 - Why HR needs to do its own DEI work 7:48 - Are HR leaders holding themselves accountable? 10:27 - The value of relationship networks 12:08 - Why personal discomfort can lead to more diverse relationships 15:12 - Employee resource groups bring visibility 17:23 - How might data and technology impact DEI in future workplaces?

Resources: What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean in the workplace? Learn more at: www.paychex.com/articles/human-resources/diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace. Find more information on Joe, helpful resources, and his book “Social Gravity” at: http://joegerstandt.com.

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