DEI in Action

In this episode, William Tincup is joined by guests Liz Kofman-Burns [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yelizavetta/] and Amber Madison [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambermadison/] from Peoplism [https://peoplism.com/] to discuss innovative strategies for organizations to approach DEI initiatives more effectively. Liz and Amber emphasize the importance of focusing on an organization's unique needs and goals rather than defaulting to cookie-cutter solutions. By asking questions about desired outcomes, companies can create tailored strategies for fostering a more inclusive and diverse environment. They also highlight the significance of measuring progress by capturing employee sentiment around inclusion and belonging through DEI surveys. This valuable feedback can uncover critical insights into employee-manager relationships and feelings of value within the organization.

In this episode, William Tincup speaks with Shannon Pritchett [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sourcingshannon/], Head of Marketing and Community at HireEZ [https://hireez.com/], about the role of technology in advancing DEI in hiring processes. They explore the progress in DEI awareness, highlighting how HireEZ's D&I filters target underrepresented populations in candidate sourcing. They also address the gap between awareness and execution due to economic uncertainties and the pandemic, emphasizing the need for increased transparency between HR and TA teams to enhance DEI efforts. William and Shannon underscore the importance of pay equity and fair representation of underrepresented candidates in hiring, insisting that the conversation around DEI must persist to maintain progress. Additionally, they delve into the challenges and biases women face in the workplace, including the pressure to stay silent on issues like sexual harassment to avoid being labeled as complainers. The conversation emphasizes the critical need to address these issues and foster a culture of safety and respect.

In this episode, William Tincup chats with Mark Simpson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjsimpson/], founder and CEO of Pillar [https://www.pillar.hr/], about the role of DEI in the recruitment process. They discuss Mark's motivation for starting Pillar, advancements and shortcomings in DEI, and the importance of data in addressing biases and promoting equitable practices. Listen in to discover how standardizing interviews without making them robotic can create a safe space for candidates and ensure a fair and diverse work environment.

In this episode, William Tincup is joined by Sherry Rais [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherryrais/], CEO and co-founder of Enthea [https://www.enthea.com/], a company that offers psychedelic healthcare as a workplace benefit, providing safe and affordable access to psychedelic therapy. They discuss the significance of mental health, the challenges and progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the impact of fostering safe spaces for authentic dialogue in the workplace. Where are we with progress in DEI? What strides have been made and areas requiring improvement. Sherry expresses her concerns about DEI being diminished to a mere metric and the detrimental effects of cancel culture on open conversations. They also discuss the need for cultivating a secure environment for employees to share their experiences and the crucial role of diverse leadership in the workplace.

In this episode, William Tincup speaks with Angela Cheng Cimini [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cheng-cimini-160890a/], the CHRO of Harvard Business Publishing [https://hbr.org/]. They discuss the evolution of DEI and how it has become a mainstream topic in recent years. They also touch on the importance of not just talking about DEI, but taking action and making mistakes in the process. Angela emphasizes the need for allyship and sponsorship to lift up underrepresented and marginalized individuals. The conversation ends with a discussion on measuring DEI progress and the ultimate goal of making DEI a natural and normal part of every conversation.