Creating an Inclusive Work Culture
Free Interactive Online Event
July 11 - 12, 2023
July 11 - 12, 2023
Day Two
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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PANEL: Inclusive HR: Championing Allyship for Empowered Teams
Tricia Montalvo Timm -
Author,
Embrace the Power of You
Charles Abramo - Vice President, HR Business Partner Function, Delaware North
Human Resources has an obligation to help people forge bonds that will enable them to work together toward a shared mission and garner better results. At a time when many people from underrepresented groups feel under attack, HR can help build bridges by teaching people how to be good allies and create a more inclusive culture that is welcoming to all. In this session, panelists will discuss their own experiences with improving communication, helping people understand what they can do to support colleagues who might feel marginalized, and how to give people a sense of belonging.
During this conversation, you will learn:
- The power of being able to bring your true self to work
- What it takes to be a good ally
- Actionable steps to help individuals feel comfortable and included
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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PANEL: Candid Conversations: Exploring Histories, Sharing Experiences, and Building Empathy
T. Tara Turk-Haynes -
VP of DEI and Talent Management,
Leaf Group
Cherise Bernard - Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Invitae
This session is designed to help HR professionals create a dialogue among co-workers, so they better understand the history and perspective of one another. The ultimate goal is to help everyone arrive at a better understanding to forge stronger bonds that lead to improved collaboration and better outcomes. Focusing on this kind of education is another way to prioritize and carry out diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies with an emphasis on creating a sense of belonging in the workplace. We will explore how practitioners can create meaningful change by holding leadership accountable for promoting an inclusive culture and a welcoming environment.
During this conversation, you will learn:
- The importance of prioritizing DEI and fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace
- How to help people better understand different perspectives by educating them on the experiences of groups that are different from their own
- Best practices for creating a positive work culture that promotes inclusion
- Strategies for addressing unconscious bias, holding leaders accountable, promoting a positive culture
