E8: Can We Trust HR to Advocate Fully for DEI?

We can't begin to talk about DEI success without mentioning Human Resources. In this episode, Margaret Spence will unpack HR's role in fostering, empowering, and roadblocking diversity initiatives. Can HR leaders show up bolder for people of color in any organization? 

Margaret Spence says in this episode, we are not here to create comfort zones for human resources leaders - we are here to help you show up and advocate for DEI beyond the numbers. 

The HR role within organizations can befriend the concept of building a more inclusive workplace or move to control and script every aspect of DEI without making any substantive change. The essential tenets of HR are fostering and creating a culture of inclusion that values diversity, equality, equity, and empowerment. The question is, does HR foster the level of inclusion to make a difference? What are you doing as an HR leader to support greater inclusion? What should diverse people and women expect from you? If we cannot count on you then it's time for HR to move out of that way to allow greater progress. 

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The Inclusion Unscripted Live Weekly Podcast is unapologetically honest about diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that to push beyond diversity by the numbers, we need to start having conversations that no one else is willing to have. This show is a platform for those conversations. Each week, we dismantle the status quo and help organizations understand how to stand up for professionals of color in the workplace.

Our goal is to empower diverse listeners to build thriving careers by asking for what they want. We hope to inspire organizations and talent leaders to co-create more equitable and inclusive workplaces. Tune in every week for a new episode. You can find us on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Inclusion Unscripted is live broadcast every Friday at 2 pm EST on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. 

Inclusion Unscripted with Host Margaret Spence and Sponsored by The Inclusion Learning Lab - https://inclusionlearninglab.com 
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