Amid the backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the United States and elsewhere, leaders in both the public and private sectors are reevaluating their organizations' policies and goals. While many employers and employees still value and support DEI, a growing chorus argues that such programs run counter to meritocratic ideals. ... Show More
Apr 21
What Sets Superteams Apart from the Rest
A small percentage of teams perform exceptionally well and have fun while doing it. And the secret to their success isn't innate talent. It's the way they work together. Ron Friedman, psychologist and the founder of Superteams, Inc., has studied the data on these high-performing ... Show More
25m 24s
Aug 2024
What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right | Paolo Gaudiano
Social entrepreneur Paolo Gaudiano explains why many companies are taking the wrong approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — by overly focusing on one thing. To avoid backlash and costly turnover, he shows the key change leaders can make to create thriving, ... Show More
17m 23s
Feb 2025
HR Works Podcast: Deconstructing Equity—Leveling the Playing Field
DEI. It’s a hot topic, but it’s also a complex one—and it’s under disruption like never before. We’re seeing a lot of confusion, and frankly, some backsliding when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The question is, what can HR leaders do about it? What do they tell th ... Show More
30m 11s
Oct 2024
Top DEI Strategies for 2025
<p>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.</p><p>Joelle dives deep into the complexities of Di ... Show More
45m 10s
Jul 2024
Diversity is not a Nice to have with Jacki Muthumbi. Actionable steps to take for Companies and Diverse Individual
Our guest today is Jackie Muthumbi. A Top Voice for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. Her lived experiences as an immigrant, mother, and DEI Leader, coupled with a proven track record of creating strategies that educate Businesses who are looking to attract and retain diverse ta ... Show More
55m 7s
Feb 2025
HR Works Podcast: Deconstructing Diversity—Everyone Belongs
DEI is under disruption like never before. The question is, what can HR leaders do about it? What do they tell their teams? That's why the HR Works podcast is rolling out "Deconstructing DEIB," a series designed to cut through the confusion. In this series, we'll take a deep dive ... Show More
34m 40s
Nov 2024
Why DEI Still Matters (and How to Get It Right)
Amid the racial reckoning that followed George Floyd’s murder in 2020, many U.S. business leaders promised to make workplaces more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. But these efforts have now slowed, and many DEI teams have faced cuts, and calls for anti-racist leadership have a ... Show More
31m 19s
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 527, an interview with the coauthor of Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results, Siri Chilazi.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Siri shares her path from studying chemistry to researching workplace gen ... Show More