While a lot has changed this year.. . at the same time, a lot remains 'in a holding pattern' or worse, in the reverse. Q: How do you stay focused and push for positive change with persistant obstacles in your path to progress? In this episode of the Inclusive Enterprise Conversation Podcast, I sat down with two dynamic Black women, warriors of DEIB…

Q:"Where are we regarding DEI, where do we want to be, and how to get there? There is a need for employers to take a holistic, broader view of diversity, and develop inclusive leaders in 2024.” On the latest episode of Inclusive Enterprise Conversations Podcast, Charlotte Hughes of Inclusive Leaders Group sat down with Fields Jackson Jr., CEO, Chie…

This episode of the Inclusive Enterprise Podcast features a conversation with Josette Gbemudu, Executive Director of Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health at Merck. Merck & Company, Inc, is an American multinational pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey and is recognized as Merck sharp and Dohme or MSD outside of the…

This episode of the Inclusive Enterprise Podcast features a conversation with Giovanna Giuliani Executive Director, California Health Care Safety Net Institute (SNI) and Dr. Minako Watabe, Chief Medical Officer, Ventura County Medical Center about the innovative and effective Racial Equity Community of Practice program led by The California Health …

Deloitte Driving Health Equity in the Workplace: A Conversation with Deloitte's Dr. Jay Bhatt and Dr. Elizabeth Baca Organizations need to develop an executable roadmap to drive towards their vision. What are some of the questions, organizational leaders should ask themselves about their workplace to develop their health equity vision? 1. How are y…

A mind is a terrible thing to waste - UNCF Slogan It's a missed opportunity... Unrealized growth potential ..... That's what happens when DEI is not connected to the business strategy or culture of continuous learning in an organization. How can we stop missing opportunities? How can individuals and organizations reach their full potential? Join me…

"The table is long, and there are plenty of seats" says Mayra Morales, Senior Director of the Office of Global Health & Societies at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in El Paso, Texas, as she refers to the welcoming and culturally responsive campus and El Paso community. "We open up seats for individuals to be inclusive. That's how we le…

What does it mean to be an employer of choice TODAY? One that continues to transform and evolve. An Employer with goals to create and sustain a positive work environment, build an outstanding brand, with a welcoming, inclusive, and productive culture. Employers of Choice today, commit to supporting equity in the workplace. While companies declared …

Mayo Clinic Stands Out Despite rising labor costs fueled by staffing shortages as some of the biggest challenges straining most hospital budgets Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit healthcare system stands out in its results as they've come at a time when many nonprofit hospitals have faced pressure on their operations from a surge in COVID 19 cases in the se…

If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together— I am inspired by this well-known African proverb as it reflects what our guest and I discussed in this episode of the Inclusive Enterprise Podcast ---the importance of working together. Learning and moving forward. We all can contribute to an equitable culture in the workplace…

On this episode of The Inclusive Enterprise Podcast, Inclusive Leaders Group Senior Consultant, Dr. Courtney L. McCluney discusses the ways leaders and organizations can effectively create a racial equity culture and develop inclusive leaders. Courtney McCluney is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior in the ILR School at Cornell Univer…

Keith Wyche is a Seasoned Executive, Board Director, Best Selling Author & Speaker, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Thought Leader, and Change Accelerator. He has risen through the ranks. With more than 30 years of experience, earning significant results for some of America’s best-known corporations including Walmart, Ameritech, Convergys, AT&T…

There's a phrase 'Sports imitates life." What happens in sports is often a reflection of life and society. In 1947 Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Baseball, 75 years ago. How far have we come since then? There are people who excel and bring their 'A' game each day AND are true game changers, true role models inspiring people as inclusive…

A Boston Consulting Group survey about the global insurance workforce revealed for the first time, insurance industry talent included company values as one of the ten workplace attributes that they care about most in 2020. The vast majority, 71%—and 78% of employees age 30 or younger—said that issues related to diversity and inclusion have become m…

Rocki Howard is Chief People and Equity Officer of a fantastic startup titled the Mom Project. She’s been recognized as a leader with an extensive background in HR and a member of the distinguished Forbes Human Resources Council. Chandra Sanders is the Director of an innovative non-profit initiative at the MomProject titled RISE and is a Fortune 10…

DeShaun Wise Porter, Global Head, VP of Diversity and Inclusion and Engagement for Hilton International and team at Hilton have earned countless awards year over year, ranked number one Fortune 100 Best Places to Work for two years in a row. And number one on Diversity Inc, Top 50 Companies 2021 ranking, just to name a few. And our listeners are ea…

Speak up? Take a stand –even if it’s unpopular? Our special guest did just that and you’ll find his story inspiring. Fighting for what’s right is in his DNA. His ‘wakeup call’ to innovate became apparent as an entrepreneur in 2020. His solution is making waves in the technology sector and recruiting field by enabling better recruiting and hiring de…

Northwell Health sets the standard of excellence in Healthcare DEI with numerous awards and several years of experience building sustainable solutions. As New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, Northwell Health has been named, the best health system for diversity in the United States, for the second year in a row, and m…

Diversity is critical to a company’s success, but inclusion highlights the strengths and abilities that ALL employees bring to the workplace. With employers launching or implementing diversity inclusion initiatives, it is apparent that diversity and inclusion are important for businesses and essential to develop a robust talent pipeline. Including …

After a year where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) became a hot topic in the workplace, advocates for workers with disabilities express cautious optimism about the nation’s movement toward a more inclusive workplace. There has been progress, they say, but disabled workers—many of whom have no outward sign of disability—can still feel overloo…

Every year, National Employee Wellness month is celebrated in June. Once again, it provides an opportunity for employers and organizations to enhance existing wellness programs and encourage their employees to adopt proactive strategies for improved physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in the workplace. Diverse workplaces call for equally diver…

CEOs around the country for the last year and a half now have been seeking to have their employees talk about race and the kind of adjustments that can be made in the workplace. This episode focuses on that. Dr. Enrica Ruggs, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Houston and Dr. Derek Avery, C.T. Bauer Chair of Inclusive Leadership…

Last summer, in response to the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, Vanderbilt University business faculty hosted a series of virtual talks to help the community understand racial discrimination, biases, and learn about ways to mitigate racism in the United States. Tim Vogus Professor of Management at Vanderbilt University, contributed w…

In our last episode of The INCLUSIVE ENTERPRISE Podcast, “Neurodiversity: Driving Innovation from Unexpected Places" we interviewed Hiren Shukla, Automation & Innovation / Neuro-Diverse Center of Excellence Leader at EY, Ernst & Young. Hiren shared information on EY’s successful Neurodiversity talent strategy, including the innovation and organizat…

If you’re interested in workplace diversity and inclusion, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about neurodiversity lately. But what exactly is neurodiversity, and how can hiring neurodiverse employees benefit your organization? Neurodiversity is an aspect of diversity that enhances the workplace in numerous ways. To drive sustainable growth in the …

In this two-part episode, our guests Andrea De Loney of Northwell Health and Michael Streffery of Anthem, both experienced ERG program leaders, share insights on what it takes to foster ERGs and ensure success in the eyes of employees and business leaders. Part 1, we discussed perceptions of Employee Resource Groups, current and future priority foc…

In this two-part episode, our guests Andrea De Loney of Northwell Health and Michael Streffery of Anthem, both experienced ERG program leaders, share insights on what it takes to foster ERGs and ensure success in the eyes of employees and business leaders. As you listen to Part 1 of this episode, we discuss perceptions of Employee Resource Groups, …

Allison Waymyers has had successful leadership experience with The NFL, NBA, and Augusta National Golf Club, Home of the Masters Golf Tournament. Allison discusses her career path as a Black woman in the sports industry. Despite her career success, she encountered unconscious bias, microaggressions, and the intersectionality of being both Black and…

Generation Z or Gen Z is the newest generation, born between 1997 and 2012/15. They are currently between 6 and 24 years old (nearly 68 million in the U.S.) Gen Z Is the Queerest Generation Ever, According to New Survey…An unprecedented 15% of Gen Zers are LGBTQ+, according to a new Gallup poll. In a random sampling of 15,349 American adults conduc…

In this episode, Craig Kramer explores Johnson & Johnson’s history, strategy, and the incredible success the organization has had in addressing Mental Health as Diversity and Inclusion matter. Kramer serves as the Mental Health Ambassador and Chair, Global Campaign on Mental Health for Johnson & Johnson, the leading American multinational corporati…

Judge Hatchett, shares her insights on Finding Your Purposeful Path: Dare to Take Charge, Motivating and Inspiring the Workforce to Expect and Work Toward Greatness, and The Corporate Challenge to Lead and Serve Inclusively. She discusses how corporate and non-profit board members have an important role in building an inclusive workplace that drive…

Welcome! We’re so excited to finally launch The Inclusive Enterprise Podcast and depart for the journey of growing our community… connecting with listeners and guests… and inspiring YOU to drive your personal and organizational growth through diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you’re tuning in and wondering what this podcast is going to be all ab…