Episodes tagged: Equity

The Company Behind Barbie is Quietly Backing Away from its DEI Positions

In this episode Steve shares how Mattel, the company that makes Barbie, the “most diverse doll in America”, has been quietly eliminating DEI language from its official filings and investor communications. Do these actions stand opposite of how Barbie is developed and marketed?

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The Early Financial Fallout of the Corporate Retreat from DEI at Target

In this episode Steve discusses some early data from Target, which suggests that the company’s retreat from its longstanding support of DEI programs is having a pretty significant negative impact on its financial performance as disappointed customers stay away from the retailer in large numbers.

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The Pursuit of Humanity: AI and People Creating Truly Diverse Workplaces

In this episode, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Torin Ellis to discuss the critical topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

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DEI Strategy and Leadership Accountability for a Changing Workplace

In this episode, Steve and Trish speak with Dr. Christie Smith to explore the evolution of DEI in the workplace, the challenges leaders face in implementing these initiatives, and the economic implications of employee engagement and inclusion.

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Using AI to Create Safe and Inclusive Workplaces

This week I sat down with Torin Ellis to discuss the importance of creating inclusive workplaces and the role of AI in reducing bias in HR.

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Inclusion Crusade 5 – Protecting Black Women in the Workplace – part 3

Part 3 of this episode of the Inclusion wraps up a series for Black History Month 2022 focused on Black women in the HR and DEI space who’ve faced threats, loss of employment, and more following viral online incidents.

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