Diversity and inclusion

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S03 E11: Diversity, equity & inclusion – The bridge to sustainable & impactful company culture

Kellie Wagner discusses how DEI bridges to a sustainable culture—highlighting leadership ownership, manager accountability, employee advocacy, and continuous listening through pulse surveys to embed equity and inclusion in everyday workplace practices.

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S03 E09: Data-driven DEI policies: The key to talent attraction and retention

In this episode, Holly Danko reveals why DEI must be strategic and data-backed—showing how leadership alignment, employee feedback, and authentic culture practices help attract and retain talent in today’s workforce.

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S03 E05: How can leaders prevent DEI fallouts & improve sense of belonging

Shelley Smith explores how leaders can avoid DEI missteps by building unique cultures, empowering all managers as custodians of engagement, and ensuring employee feedback drives consistent, visible change.

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S03 E02: DEI & belonging in the workplace – From policy framing to effective implementation

From culture as a competitive advantage to the crucial role of hiring, inclusivity, and technology, Aysha Alawadhi unpacks how organizations can implement DEI&B effectively—ensuring trust, balance, and engagement that employees can genuinely connect with.

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S03 E01: Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the modern workplace

Kicking off Season 3, Emily Goodson, CEO of Culture Smart, unpacks the real meaning of DEI in today’s workplace, shedding light on equity vs. equality, tackling biases in hiring, and the role of belonging in building inclusive, high-performing cultures.