Overview
In today's workplace, many employees find themselves disconnected from the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives their companies promote. Often, these efforts can seem like surface-level actions without lasting impact. This course will empower you to understand, create, and support DEIB initiatives that truly transform your organization, making it a place where everyone feels valued, heard, and included.
Why you should Attend
Do you feel like your company's diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts aren't making a real difference? Many employees want to see meaningful change but are stuck with surface-level initiatives that don’t address the core issues. Without effective strategies, workplaces can feel unwelcoming, voices go unheard, and opportunities for true collaboration are missed. Don’t settle for less-learn how to create and support DEIB initiatives that make your workplace a space where everyone thrives.
Areas Covered in the Session
- Understanding the True Impact of DEIB. Explore the importance of genuine DEIB initiatives and how they can reshape workplace culture, improve employee engagement, and foster innovation.
- Identifying Barriers to Effective DEIB. Learn to recognize the common challenges and pitfalls in DEIB efforts, from tokenism to lack of accountability, and how to address them to create lasting change.
- Building and Supporting Meaningful DEIB Initiatives. Discover actionable strategies for creating DEIB initiatives that go beyond buzzwords, ensuring all employees feel supported and empowered to contribute their best.
Who Will Benefit
Speaker Profile
Edi Hayes BHRM, MHRM, SHRM-CP, LSSYB
In a world where professional development is often overlooked, Edi Hayes, Founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant at HER CAREER CAFÉ, LLC emerges as a transformative space dedicated to empowering Black women in their career and supporting organizations that truly believe workforce development is key to long-term success.
Edi holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in human resource management and is a Certified Human Resource Practitioner (SHRM-CP) with a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.
She lends her expertise as a global speaker, facilitator, and instructor serving colleges, universities, organizations.
Edi has 18 years of experience in Human Resources, becoming a recognized authority in Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Acquisition. She’s held various positions within HR at several Fortune 100 corporations.