10:45am - 11:00am How Diversity and Inclusion Will Drive Next Generation Workplaces
Thursday Aug 10
Description
To give their fullest contribution, employees must feel they can bring their full selves to work; however research shows many do not feel comfortable doing so. They are spending valuable energy every day minimizing or managing aspects of their own diversity – of identity, background, experience – in order to succeed. This takes a particular toll on diverse talent – women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities – at a time when organizations are struggling to recruit, retain, and develop those same individuals. But all of us, and the business, pay the price.
How can we build more inclusive workplace environments where all kinds of talent feel welcome?
How can we build more inclusive workplace environments where all kinds of talent feel welcome?
Speakers
Jennifer Brown
CEO & Founder, Author "Inclusion: Diversity, the New Workplace & the Will to Change
Jennifer Brown Consulting