Prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Better Retention With Celeste Duke | S1: Retention – E.4

In this episode, Leigh sits down with Celeste Duke to discuss the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) on employee retention. Celeste explains why DEI should be prioritized at every organization and what happens when it’s undervalued. She and Leigh explore simple ways that leadership can make an impact and how leaders should handle missteps. Celeste closes with an inspiring story of how one New Orleans hospital couples DEI efforts with community outreach and retention efforts.

Key Takeaways

• [5:38] Celeste discusses the consequences of not prioritizing DEI and why this is especially bad for healthcare organizations.
• [11:13] Leigh and Celeste discuss the fact that mistakes are inevitable and what leadership should do to amend these missteps when they occur.
• [15:55] Celeste explores the issue of income equity and why it’s a critical factor in why people stay on or leave an organization.
• [19:56] Celeste closes with a story about how one New Orleans hospital invests both in its organization and its community.

Additional Resources

• Want to view the episode transcript? Access it here: https://www.relias.com/podcast/prioritizing-dei-and-inclusion