Join this webinar as we dive into the important role advocacy plays in creating more inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ team members. We will discuss: Key barriers faced by LGBTQIA+ community members in and out of the workplace. Moving beyond “armchair allyship.” Creating safe workspaces that help develop a sense of belonging for LGBTQIA+ colleagues. Being conscious of intersectionality and proactive about inclusion.

After attending this webinar, participants will: Have a better understanding of the issues involving the SCOTUS ruling on Affirmative Action. Listen to experts explore how it impacts DEI initiatives in higher education and the workplace. Learn about critical actions DEI and HR leaders can take in light of the ruling.

Join this webinar to gain critical insights on how you can successfully contextualize a universal DEI vision. Topics will include: How companies can tailor solutions for each region while ensuring company values remain consistent globally. Opening space for effective insider-outsider partnerships. Identifying local change agents, their goals and strategies, and the specific obstacles to inclusion. Adopting a transversal approach: a global framework that shapes and guides the work, along with the flexibility and autonomy to adapt it locally.

Participants will: Learn about building more inclusive and equitable workplaces for women. Recognize exceptional role models who are accelerating progress for women in the workplace. Connect with other practitioners to learn best practices for DEI.

Growing pains: Understanding what works and what doesn’t. Recognizing the distinction between equality and equity. Acknowledging structures that marginalized groups need to thrive at work. Implementing change management through senior leadership buy-in and funding vs. being single-handedly owned by the DEI function. Looking beyond the diversity quota and finding ways to create a sense of belonging for employees from diverse backgrounds.