Why DEI Should Remain a Priority During Challenging Times

In this episode, I'm joined by Donald Knight, Chief People Officer at Greenhouse. We discuss the impact of layoffs on an organization's DEI initiatives and what they can do to continue making progress towards these goals despite economic challenges. 

We also discuss Greenhouse's recent rebranding of its DEI program to IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship) and what awaits new leaders in this rapidly changing business environment. 

 

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Episode Highlights

00:00 - Intro

02:04 - Who is Donald? A Brief Look into His Life and Work

03:18 - From DEI to IDEA: How Greenhouse Transformed its Diversity Efforts

05:53 - What Challenges and Opportunities Lie Ahead for Future Business Leaders?

08:36 - Strategies for Spotting and Supporting People-First Leaders

11:33 - How to Navigate an Unsupportive Work Environment  

18:56 - How Company Layoffs Are Impacting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts

26:52 - How DEI Leaders Can Drive Meaningful Change with Limited Resources

30:06 - Advice for Aspiring DEI Leaders of Tomorrow