Episodes tagged: DEI

Walmart Investor Groups Push Back on the Retailer’s Cuts to DEI Programs

In this episode Steve discusses a recent shareholder letter written to Walmart, from a group of investors concerned about the company’s recent cuts to several longstanding DEI programs.

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Costco Announces Continued Commitment to DEI Programs

In this episode Steve shares news about Costco and how Costco’s board and leadership have expressed continued support and commitment to the company’s DEI programs – despite a wave of other large corporations backing away from DEI initiatives.

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At Least Seven Major Companies Have Backed Away from DEI Initiatives

In this episode Steve discusses how several major companies including Ford, John Deere, and Tractor Supply have eliminated or significantly altered previous DEI programs and initiatives in the face of increased online pressure.

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John Deere is the Latest to Walk Back Previous DE&I Initiatives

In this episode Steve shares how John Deere has become the latest corporation to walk back many of its DE&I programs and initiatives after facing targeted conservative protests online.

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Equity in Action: Affirmative Strategies, Self-Care, and Workplace Leadership

This week we are discussing the impact of DEI programs in the workplace and the effects on employees.

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Thriving at Work: Nurturing Wellness, Mental Health, and More

This week we are discussing how to use emotional intelligence to nurture a culture of wellness and strong mental health.

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Personal and Professional Leadership for 2024

Today, we met with Ben Brooks from PILOT to discuss 2024 trends and the evolving terrain of entrepreneurship, leadership, and professionalism within the remote work era.

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Modernizing HR with a leading CHRO

Today, we spoke with Don Robertson of Northwestern Mutual about how to bring your organization into the modern era of work.

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion: How Employee Resource Groups Drive Change

In this episode Mervyn talks to Paul Modley, Director Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at talent solutions business AMS about how to move DEI initiatives up the corporate agenda and the key role that Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play.

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HR Tech Conference Preview: Making Progress on Pay Equity

Today, we spoke with Heather Bussing about her upcoming session at the HR Technology Conference, ‘It’s Not About the Money: Building a Culture of Fairness with Pay Equity’.

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