The Forum on Workplace Inclusion Podcast

In this podcast you will hear from Travelers and Augsburg University about the benefits of Employer Pipeline Programs. These two partner organizations will take you through the history and structure of Travelers premiere employer pipeline program, Travelers EDGE. Learn how EDGE is transformational in the lives of its participants and why more employer pipeline programs like this are needed in our...

Equitable Dinners at Work are custom programs supporting your workplace commitment to advancing equity and belonging through meaningful opportunities for empathy, understanding, and a safe space to practice talking about race and other difficult topics. Based on Out of Hand Theater’s model of Art + Information + Conversation = Culture Shift ©, Equitable Dinners at Work is our solution to a common...

There is a compelling body of data that shows how limited access to reproductive health services will harm America's workforce and negatively impact US companies. Limits on reproductive health access also disproportionately harms marginalized communities and is therefore a worker equity issue. Join us for a deep-dive workshop on how employers can best protect the reproductive health access of...

Are your Employee Resource Groups losing steam? Research shows mentoring is a proven solution for the advancement and retention of top talent. Many organizations do not have enough mentors to meet the requests. More hybrid and remote work environments make it more difficult for employees to find mentors and find the time to connect. Join us to learn how group mentoring circles can allow you to sca...

In this podcast this human will share his story as an openly transgender man who came out at 15—one of the first to do so in his entire town. Despite being a rapidly-growing group of over 3 million individuals, trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people are often left out of DEI efforts and conversations. After reviewing what it means to be transgender and all of the language that comes up...

In this podcast you’ll learn about the United States’ diverse histories and how they impact work culture while expanding perspective regarding whose history is relevant/important. Learning Outcomes: Understanding the impact sharing diverse histories has on work couture. Identify goals, develop strategies and determine further actions for personal growth. Expand perspective regarding who’s history...

Learning Outcomes  - New data from WorkStep about the #1 reason for supply chain worker turnover. - Companies awareness of the issues. - What companies can do to overcome the workforce shortage. Description  New research from WorkStep – a hiring and retention platform for supply chain – found that 77% of frontline employees are considering new roles in the next three months. Historic emp...

Learning Outcomes  1. Taking steps to increase 4 core feelings (at work, home, school or community) to eliminate shame and increase healthy belonging and significance. 2. Steps to redirect power struggles (one of 5 patterns) when people believe "might makes right" and "win/lose" is how life works. 3. Forgiving self by knowing 4 steps of change: Unconsciously unhelpful, CONSCIOUSLY UNHELPFUL (...

Learning Outcomes  - The earlier the knowledge the better the outcome - Become more selfless than selfish - It's never to late Description  Inspiring The future Leaders with Guest Joseph Ballard jr & Jacory Whitley aka YB-CEO Ceo of Millionaire Status Records and One Sound North Nonprofit and Manager of One Sound Studio North, for a fascinating conversation about leadership, reaching...

Learning outcomes •Identify key concepts to keep in mind when communicating across differences •Acquire effective strategies that will help take the adversity out of diversity dialogues •Develop an action plan for improving your effectiveness around diversity and building more inclusive work environments Description  Nowadays, organizations are actively seeking to diversify their workforce, n...

Have you ever wondered how to make systems-wide organizational changes in DEI? When ERGs and training are not moving the needle on your DEI measures, you need a new organizational strategy. By identifying, assessing and developing already existing influencers in every department and at every level in your organization, you can begin to create a Bridge Builder program. Bridge Builders become the li...

Today’s rapid pace of changing demographics and cultural misunderstandings can undermine productivity, adversely impact key relationships, frustrate team dynamics, and interfere with business objectives. Understanding cultural diversity in workplaces has never been more of an imperative. But in recent years, increased awareness around social exclusions faced by underrepresented people has brought...

Despite progress in the area of disability inclusion, there are still daily examples in the workplace of attitudes, beliefs, and actions toward people with disabilities that are, in a word, weird. For example, a department director sends a company-wide email telling employees that a new employee with a disability is starting. A manager makes assumptions about a usually high-performing employee who...

On todays podcast Dr. Leo will discuss what the current Puerto Rican diaspora is, its impact on individuals living in the US and considerations for working with Puerto Ricans who have left the island. Learning Outcomes:  Define what is meant by Puerto Rican Diaspora. Define 3 aspects that make Puerto Rican migrants to the USA unique.  Identify at least 2 uniquely Puerto Rican challenges...

In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Nina Boe from Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding and Jean-Marie Navetta from PFLAG National answer questions from listeners that attended our July 21, 2022 Webinar Beyond the Blame Game: Religion and LGBTQ Inclusion at Work Nina and Jean-Marie answer the following questions: Question 1: Some of the data you presented indicated that...

In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Margaret Greenberg and Gina Greenlee from The Business of Race, LLC answer questions from listeners that attended our June 16, 2022 Webinar What is Your X_ Why the Workplace is the Perfect Place to Discuss the Undiscussables, Race + Racism. Margaret and Gina answer the following questions: Question 1: Race means different things to different peop...

COVID has created an unanticipated world where we have greater virtual access to others. As teams span geographical and national boundaries to collaborate, the need for deeper intercultural and diversity, equity, and inclusion (ICDEI) awareness, practical tools, and skills has never been more vital. The world has changed and won’t change back to the way it was, so creating a bridge to greater awar...

COVID has created an unanticipated world where we have greater virtual access to others. As teams span geographical and national boundaries to collaborate, the need for deeper intercultural and diversity, equity, and inclusion (ICDEI) awareness, practical tools, and skills has never been more vital. The world has changed and won’t change back to the way it was, so creating a bridge to greater awar...

Working across differences and bringing together divergent points of view is integral to the work of diplomats. The ability to build coalitions, understanding, and an agreement for how to achieve a common goal are skills that are also applicable for DEI practitioners. Both diplomats and DEI professionals must manage competing priorities, budgets, and being accountable for achieving their goals. Th...

Decision-making takes place at every level of an organization every single day, whether within a team working on a project, a department setting targets, or in the C-Suite as leaders make structural changes. In this session, Lisa Russell, co-founder and CEO of Aleria, along with Alexis Gonzales-Black, Partner and Org Design Practice Lead at August Public, will discuss how organizations can build s...

In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Kari Heistad (Culture Coach International, Diversity Dashboard) answers questions from listeners that attended our May 19, 2022 webinar Building a Diversity Program as an HR Professional . Kari Heistad answers these questions from our listening audience: Is a DEI Strategy or Equity Strategy/Policy is needed prior to starting substantive DEI work?...

In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Marie Larson (City of Minneapolis) and Karyn Berg (Ramsey County) provide information and resources to design, implement, and improve candidate outreach through virtual recruiting. The unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 have left organizations struggling to find effective, efficient methods for reaching candidates. As they re-examine standard practices, many...

In this episode of The Forum Podcast Dr. Harry Petaway (Equity Communities of Practice) chats with us on how social determinants of health are interlaced with DEI and collaborative approach to health equity. Topics covered in this episode What is Health Equity Why is health equity all of our responsibility How corporate and community DEI initiatives influence health equity Who’s responsible for he...

In this episode of The Forum Podcast Dr. Charlyn Hilliman (Capella University) and Dr. Barbara Butts Williams (Capella University) explore how an established direct path is possible between talent, employment, and leadership skills through strategic partnerships. Through thoughtful partnerships between community-based organizations and universities, an established direct path is possible between t...

In this episode of The Forum Podcast Irma Olguin Jr. (Bitwise Industries) and Michelle Skoor (Bitwise Industries) explores how the tech industry could use paid apprenticeships to approach systemic inequities in the tech industry and curb generational poverty. The tech industry has a workforce shortage and a major problem with the lack of diversity within its ranks. If companies look for talent in...