In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Evelyn Maria Espinal, Global Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever, discusses pioneering a comprehensive strategy integrating ED&I across business functions to position inclusion as a key driver of performance.
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Episode highlight and Introduction
00:54 - Early involvement in diversity initiatives
01:19 - Attending all-girls high school
01:44 - Experiencing being different
02:08 - Honduran identity
03:57 - Global mobility roles
04:24 - Taking an expatriate assignment
05:15 - Transitioning to current ED&I role
06:26 - Equity report project
07:01 - Transition from chasing money to fulfilment
07:40 - Moving from equality to equity
09:46 - Can true equity be achieved?
10:37 - Transitioning from D&I team to ED&I
11:13 - Common misconceptions about equity
12:10 - Equity means rethinking how organizations are designed
13:39 - Avoiding checkbox approach to ED&I
14:35 - Employee resource groups
15:25 - Cultural fit and leaving toxic environments
16:22 - Small company equitable culture example
17:28 - Advice for future ED&I leaders
20:05 - Understanding local culture imperative for expats
22:39 - Viewing feedback as a gift
23:26 - Try the 'Bucket strategy' when receiving feedback
24:11 - Advice for future ED&I leaders
25:15 - Affinity groups evolution
26:27 - Deciding whether to try changing culture
28:11 - Choosing culture wisely
30:00 - Navigating Mexican business culture
31:48 - Feedback is a gift but doesn't have to define you
32:26 - Key advice for future ED&I leaders
34:17 - ED&I is at the heart of everything
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