In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Elena Gallo, VP HR at Paramount. She shares how their data-driven D&I strategy is increasing revenue, safety, and engagement. Hear insights on the business case for D&I, putting global initiatives into local action, responsible on-screen representation, and why this work requires patience alongside quick wins. Elena also advises organizations to stay curious rather than defensive on their own D&I journeys. Tune in to discover practical steps any business can take to foster equity.

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Episode highlight

00:54 - The business case for investing in D&I

03:34 - Practical D&I efforts at Paramount

04:16 - Tailoring ERG topics locally

05:44 - Challenges implementing global D&I

06:50 - What diversity means in different cultures

08:06 - Biggest challenge localizing D&I strategies

10:01 - Getting leadership buy-in on long-term D&I

10:51 - Collecting and analysing D&I data

12:29 - Challenges getting clean HR data historically

13:00 - Building trust to collect sensitive employee data

13:36 - Regaining versus losing trust

13:49 - Upcoming D&I priorities at Paramount

14:05 - Connecting D&I and ESG commitments

14:21 - D&I focus depends on company and sector

17:00 - Representing diversity responsibly in content

17:26 - Extending D&I expectations to partners

18:15 - Importance of intentional inclusion across employee lifecycle

20:01 - Key to enabling genuine inclusion

20:44 - Elena's advice to others on the D&I journey

21:18 - Where to connect with Elena

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