Build DEI Leadership Through a Culture of Belonging

What kind of leadership training can best help you guide your organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to measurable growth? According to two of our Paychex HR leaders, Dr. Thelá Thatch, DEI manager, and Yasmin Hebert, HR Services area manager, authentic, accountable personal commitment to inclusive practices is the key. Hear about the spectrum of diversity across employees, and why HR leaders must be intentional to embrace equity and inclusion in their hiring and management practices. And learn why companies that create a sense of belonging for diverse individuals with unique perspectives and skills can achieve significant ROI that benefits a business.

Topics include:

2:06 - Value of DEI to companies
3:33 - Stacey Gordon's Four A's of DEI: awareness, alignment, action, advocacy
6:11 - Two more A's: accountability and authenticity
7:46 - Leaders must be intentional with inclusion
10:21 - The spectrum of diversity, working towards belonging
12:08 - Authenticity vs. being "performative"
13:34 - Leaders are key
14:17 - DEI initiatives start with listening, presenting the "why" behind a goal

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