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Oct 2024
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Top DEI Strategies for 2025

CHRIS RAINEY
About this episode

In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Joelle Emerson, CEO and co-founder of Paradigm, a company dedicated to helping organizations build inclusive cultures that unlock the full potential of their workforce.

Joelle dives deep into the complexities of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), exploring how businesses can create long-lasting, sustainable impact through thoughtful, fair processes rather than performative measures.


🎓 In this episode, Joelle discusses:

  1. The current DEI backlash and its implications for businesses.
  2. How organizations can proactively create fair processes and inclusive cultures.
  3. The role of psychological safety in high-performing teams.
  4. The impact of DEI on employee engagement and business success.


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