Getting Diversity and Inclusion Right in a Remote World
In the past, organizational policy held that your personal life should stay where it belongs—at the door when you arrive. But the impact of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement has accelerated a needed change in this outdated work paradigm.
The question we should be asking in our organizations is why D&I is still, after all this time, is not linked to organizational survival in the hearts and minds of leaders? Through a mix learning and development strategies and innovative technology, HR leaders can help promote diversity and inclusion discussion and increase the flow of ideas for how to create equity for diverse communities in the workplace.
Join us as we explore this new era of work, we have the chance to open our virtual doors to a new work paradigm, one that embraces the benefits of diversity while harnessing the collective power of all our thinking with inclusive, collaboration technology.
Key Takeaways:
- Where DE&I fits into addressing a global pandemic
- Strategies for DE&I in the virtual workplace, and
- How to have difficult conversations about DE&I
Presenters:
Dessalen Wood
Chief People Officer
Thoughtexchange
Dessalen Wood is an HR professional, facilitator, and executive coach who has specialized in passionately leading Learning and Development and Human Resources teams within blue chip Canadian organizations. Dessalen has over 20 years of experience in mid- and large-size Canadian and US organizations, such as Reitman’s Canada, Hudson’s Bay Company, The Children’s Place, and The Disney Stores and as Vice President, Talent Development with Cineplex Entertainment. In 2019, Dessalen moved to Thoughtexchange to become the Chief People Officer, making her first move into tech. Throughout her career, Dessalen has created multiple programs and support systems designed to create engaging corporate cultures and developing leaders at all levels.
