September 02, 2021

Creating an Environment of Authenticity and Inclusivity in the Workplace

23 minutes

Kobena-Marcus J. Collins is the diversity and inclusion advisor for Kohl’s Corporate offices and serves as the diversity recruitment consultant for Bridge-Builder Professional Staffing. He has a passion for diversity and inclusion work, as well as helping candidates to get clear on what it is they are looking for, and to help them to find a great fit with an organization. His travels and multicultural background have given him personal insight into the importance of diversity and inclusion, and he brings that to the work he does every day.

In our conversation, Kobena-Marcus and I discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion within roles of recruitment. It is key for employees to see someone they identify with in leadership roles of an organization so that they feel included, which leads to belonging and higher retention rates. He also shares his 5 R’s of Human Resources and we talk about internal versus external hiring for an organization. To connect with Kobena-Marcus, you can find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmjcollins

Topics In This Episode

What brings Kobena-Marcus joy

The available positions within an organization may surprise you

Creating an environment where team members can bring their most authentic selves

Examining ways organizations can connect with diverse candidates

The power of ally-ship

Tips for creating an inclusive space

Having a safe space that allows for positive conflict

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