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The Diversity Pivot

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May 19, 2024 • 32min

251: Top Workplace Trends with Josh Bersin

Josh Bersin, an influential Industry Analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, shares his insights on the evolving workplace landscape. He highlights four key trends shaping 2024, including the impact of labor shortages and AI on recruitment strategies. The discussion emphasizes the crucial role of CHROs in fostering productivity and adaptability. Bersin also critiques superficial DEI initiatives, advocating for deeper integration of diversity into corporate culture. Data’s role in enhancing inclusion and addressing misalignments is also a focal point.
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May 12, 2024 • 9min

250: What Keeps Business Leaders Up at Night with Julie Kratz

In a recent study, CEOs cited workforce development, business strategy and HR financial impact as top concerns. Patrick Wright, department chair and Thomas C. Vandiver, bicentennial chair at the USC Darla Moore School of Business, conducts a survey of Fortune 500 CHROs every year, interviews CEOs about the challenges they face, and shares his findings in the report Executive Succession. In an interview with me, Patrick shared some of these findings, chief among them: Developing strategic workforce plans topped the list of CEO challenges, with 41% indicating this process needs improvement and 7% indicating it needs vast improvement. Influencing the development of business strategy was a priority, with 24% stating it needs improvement and 3% saying it needs vast improvement. Understanding the financial impact of HR processes was listed, with 22% noting it needs improvement and 2% asserting needs vast improvement. Read full article at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliekratz/2024/02/18/the-top-three-problems-keeping-business-leaders-up-at-night/
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May 5, 2024 • 10min

249: Are Business Leaders Quiet Quitting on DEI with Julie Kratz

DEI continues to be polarized in the news cycle - from state legislation to public withdrawals of support. What's next for DEI? Leaders embedding it in their organizations because it is good for business. Read more on Forbes.com and follow Next Pivot Point at https://nextpivotpoint.com/
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Apr 28, 2024 • 31min

248: The Intersection of Personality and DEI with John Hackston

John Hackston is the Head of Thought Leadership at the Myers-Briggs Company, where he leads the company’s Oxford-based research team. He is a frequent commentator on the effects of personality type on work and life, and has authored numerous studies, published papers in peer-reviewed journals, presented at conferences for organizations such as The British Association for Psychological Type, and has written on various personality type-related subjects in top outlets such as the Harvard Business Review. Some of his most recent research focuses on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, sustainability in organizations and the intersection of personality type and neurodiversity. Together, we discuss: The four aspects of personality and they impact workplace inclusion How personality type impacts biases Why personality can be a gateway to diversity and inclusion Follow John on LinkedIn and Next Pivot Point at https://nextpivotpoint.com/
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Apr 21, 2024 • 37min

247: The Inclusive Employee Experience with Torani CEO Melanie Dulbecco

Melanie Dulbecco’s mantra is “grow, baby, grow!” and that’s exactly what she’s done for over 30 years as Torani’s first CEO outside the founding family. Torani, a globally recognized flavor company and certified B-Corp, has averaged double-digit, year-over-year growth in that time. The company culture is palpable, with a shared passion around Torani’s purpose: “Flavor for All, Opportunity for All.” She shares how to: Build core values around a people-first culture Measure regrettable turnover to improve retention Make a role profile with success factors and build skills over time Connect with Melanie on LinkedIn and follow Next Pivot Point at https://nextpivotpoint.com/.
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Apr 14, 2024 • 39min

246: Decentering Whiteness with Dr. Janice Gassam Assare

Dr. Janice Gassam Assare has over 10 years of experience facilitating racial dialogue and educating others about equity and inclusion. The work that she does is inspired by her mom and her willingness to speak up and speak out against the oppressive systems that she had to navigate in her workplace. Through the strength and perseverance personified through her, she is invigorated to be the change I seek in the world and the workplace. Dr. J centers her work around the liberation of Black people and more specifically, Black womxn. The reason for this is echoed in the words of the Combahee River Collective:"If Black women were free, it would mean that everyone else would have to be free since our freedom would necessitate the destruction of all the systems of oppression." Together, we unpack: The differences between white centering and white supremacy The stages of employee lifecycle and how to mitigate decenter whiteness in hiring, succession planning and meetings How to avoid white centering when over 70% of DEI practitioners are white Follow Dr. J at https://www.drjanicegassam.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/JaniceGassamPhD/   
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Apr 7, 2024 • 46min

245: April is Autism Acceptance Month with Matt Lowry

It goes without saying that autistic people are human. Yet, for the longest time, autism has been contextualized as robots or needing to be fixed. Matt Lowry is an Autistic adult and Licensed Psychological Practitioner who works exclusively with Autistic clients, performing neurodiversity-affirming Autism evaluations and providing Autistic Centered Therapy (AuCT)--a form of therapy that he helped create. Together, we cover: Why intersectionality is critical to the future of autism False assumptions people make about autism How to make workplaces more inclusive to people with autism  Connect with Matt at https://www.mattlowrylpp.com and his work: The Autistic Culture Podcast website: https://autisticculture.substack.com TACP on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456   Autistic Connections Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/619732285448185
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Mar 31, 2024 • 35min

244: An Allyship Approach to Dismantling Systems with Wema Hoover

Wema Hoover is a global executive and transformational leader of diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) and human resources and Principal & CEO of Wema Hoover Advisors, executive coaching firm and Be Limitless Consulting a DEI and Culture firm. Wema has a proven track record of creating systemic change in organizational culture by embedding diversity and inclusion into people practices, processes, and product approach on a global scale. Wema is a former global Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Culture who has lived in four (4) countries and ran global teams in 26 countries for Google, Sanofi, Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb. She has partnered with the United Nations and World Economic Forum on global sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Wema also serves as a contributing writer for Fast Company, Inc, NAMI and Diversity Magazine. Together, we discuss: The need to shift from “diversity recruiting to “inclusive recruiting” How corporations can adapt their diversity programs including ERGs to comply with potential legislation while still maintaining their commitment to inclusion How to move the pendulum and remove DEI from being a partisan football What recent anti-DEI laws passed in Florida and Texas mean for corporate DEI efforts Follow Wema at https://www.wemahoover.com/. and Next Pivot Point at nextpivotpoint.com  
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Mar 24, 2024 • 7min

243: Why Pronouns Are Important And How They Should Be Used with Julie Kratz

For folks who identify as non-binary or transgender, pronouns are essential to their identity. For folks who identify as cisgender (meaning you identify as the same gender you were assigned at birth where your gender generally corresponds to your biological sex), it may seem silly to share pronouns that may seem obvious to others. Sharing your pronouns is a way to lift the burden off others whose pronouns may not be as clear.  Sharing pronouns creates a welcoming environment for individuals of all gender identities. It helps avoid assumptions based on appearance and ensures that everyone is addressed in a manner that affirms their identity. Different cultures and communities may have unique pronoun preferences. By sharing pronouns, individuals contribute to a more respectful and understanding environment, acknowledging and embracing the diversity of gender expressions. Read more on Forbes and find Julie at www.Nextpivotpoint.com
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Mar 17, 2024 • 8min

242: How Do DEI and AI Coexist with Julie Kratz

Leaders are being tasked with managing a record level of change from politics to social issues due to the rapid pace of technological change. Those who embrace the human skills along with the technical skills will thrive. AI cannot replace human skills. To establish a competitive advantage in a tight labor market, it's smart to balance these skills in the workplace. This balance boosts retention, productivity and the quality of work performance. Learn more on Forbes and find Julie at www.Nextpivotpoint.com

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