DE&I is a key driver of innovation and is a critical component of being successful on a global and regional scale. Senior executives are recognizing that a diverse set of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds is crucial to innovation and the development of new ideas. In a more competitive, DE&K is becoming a key demand from candidates. Discuss and Explore how to:
2:45 – 3:00 PM Summary Key Points Discussion 1
Key take aways can you identify and implement from this session to change and add to this process in your own company. Tips and strategies to ensure DE&I is taken onboard and how to tackle more sensitive and difficult conversations.
3:00 - 3:00 PM Break and Changeover
15.30 – 17:00 DISCUSSION 2: RETAINING TALENT THROUGH A DE&I LENS
Activating Inclusive Hiring and Team Development Practices to Increase Representation: Better Sourcing and Spotting Bias in Recruitment and Management
Roundtable Leaders:
Meg Zirger, Learning and Development Trainer, Digital Talent Management, Nuclio Digital School
Supported by: Mary Patterson Clarke, Astra Capital Management & Board Member, CTS Communications
Activating A More Inclusive Talent Retention Process to Reduce Turnover and Improve Staff Wellbeing and Productivity
As we continue to question our working lives following COVID-19, there have been many surveys and insights to demonstrate a direct connection between a lack of DE&I process and emphasis and the willingness of employees to leave the business. It is therefore vital for each member of team – particularly senior leaders and managers – to realise the influence we have as individuals and team members, and the degree to which DE&I change can happen. Staff retention is not just a salary or performance issue, it is equally about the level of care, DE&I and wellbeing you offer your team and ultimately, entire workforce. Discuss and explore how to:
• Starting out with the right DE&I talent and team development goals from onboarding staff to team dynamics and promotions: Where can DE&I really bring value to your workforce now and in the future?
• Moving beyond just gender to find out how your skills and business challenges can be met with a more diverse set of skills, candidates and experiences
• How can you take the right steps to embed DE&I further to embrace work/life balance, mental wellbeing and how can you ensure a safe, welcoming and inspiring workplace by for existing and new staff
4:30 - 4:45 PM Summary of Key Points Discussion 2
Key take aways can you identify and implement from this session to change and add to this process in your own company. Tips and strategies to ensure DE&I is taken onboard and how to tackle more sensitive and difficult conversations.
4:45 – 5:00 PM Closing Remarks
Top 3 take-aways from the Roundtable and how you could apply this at your company
Each member of the roundtable will leave with a clearer idea of their own empowerment and how to keep DE&I at the forefront of existing and future teams and talent.
SPEAKER:
Honoré LaBourdette, VP, Global Partner EcoSystem Success, Red Hat