Ep 460: Equity & Inclusion

Published: Sept. 14, 2022, 3:23 p.m.

Many employers are focusing hard on diversifying their talent pools at the moment. It has been encouraging to bring so many stories to the podcast about employers working to connect with historically marginalized groups and embracing more open approaches to hiring. However, diverse hiring is pointless without addressing equity and inclusion at a systemic level within organizations.\n\nMy guests this week are Dr Tina Opie and Dr Beth Livingston, authors of the soon to be published book "Shared Sisterhood". Share Sisterhood embodies a practical methodology that gives employees a starting point with diversity, equity, and inclusion. It inspires employees to explore their personal assumptions, build connections and take collective action.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nShared Sisterhood as a radically optimistic philosophy\n\nPower dominant and historically marginalized groups\n\nAddressing equity at a systemic level\n\nBuilding authentic connections with people who are different to you\n\nWhere to start with DE&I\n\nDig, Bridge and Collective Action\n\nThe difference between equality and equity\n\nMetrics and accountability\n\nAlly versus Accomplise versus Co-Conspirator\n\nListen to this podcast on Apple Podcast.