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DEI: Pushback or Paradigm Shift? With Vijay Pendakur

Aug 29, 2024
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Vijay Pendakur
Vijay Pendakur, a DEI expert and founder of Vijay Pendakur Consulting, shares insights on the current pushback against diversity initiatives. He tackles the challenge of maintaining inclusion without divisiveness and emphasizes the need for measurable ROI in DEI efforts. The conversation explores the evolving corporate responsibility towards DEI, particularly in a hybrid workforce, and the tension between AI integration and commitment to diversity in hiring practices. Vijay's candid discussion reveals a call for courageous leadership and a paradigm shift in approach.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Navigating DEI Shifts: The Equity Debate
02:15 • 4min
3
Navigating DEI in a Hybrid Workforce
06:36 • 5min
4
Navigating Equality and Equity in the Workplace
11:26 • 11min
5
Balancing AI Integration and DEI Commitment in Modern Hiring Practices
22:47 • 2min
6
Redefining Corporate Responsibility in DEI
24:52 • 19min
7
Navigating Diversity and Inclusion in Corporations
44:04 • 15min