35:T4ad,Diversity training does not work. So what do we do to overcome unconscious biases that keep women out of leadership roles across society? We have to change everyday processes in order to circumvent bias. Simple steps - big impact. Bosslady Iris Bohnet is Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and is the Director of the Women & Public Policy Program at Harvard University. A behavioral economist, she has literally written the book on de-biasing how we live, learn and work. What Works: Gender Equality By Design, a 2016 Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year and 800-CEO Business Book of the Year, provides decision-makers with scientific insights on how to redesign organizations, school and society. During our conversation, Professor Bohnet deconstructed the unique challenges that women face in the corporate world and talked about process improvements that have been proven to yield positive results. She also gave tactical advice on how to communicate in a way that acknowledges and overcomes unconcious biases. Whether you are a female employee trying to understand the world around you or a CEO serious about gender equality, this episode has some gems for you.36:T501,

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:

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

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37:T41c,In the midst of a powerful social justice movement, Quita Highsmith, VP and Chief Diversity Officer at Genentech, and Simone Hill, MBA/MA ’14, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) strategist at Omidyar Network, work to steer their organizations toward a new definition of corporate responsibility and leadership. Moving the needle in the direction of racial equity, they say, will require a long-term investment, a willingness to “stop tiptoeing” around issues of race, and an updated corporate culture that allows all employees to be their authentic selves. Leadership for Society: The Podcast, is a series of conversations hosted by Brian Lowery, senior associate dean for academic affairs at Stanford GSB. In this season of the podcast, Lowery explores the role of race in society, how race interacts with structures of power, and how systemic racism manifests itself in day-to-day business and policy decisions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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