There can be absolutely no denying the need for diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. But, when we use the term “diversity,” it’s important to remember what this actually means. Types of diversity are theoretically infinite. They encompass every characteristic that appears with variations among a group of people. So, if we are to make organizations truly inclusive, we have to look beyond a limited definition of diversity and expand the scope to include EVERYTHING like socioeconomic backgrounds, cognitive diversity, class etc.

While it can seem daunting, our guest on the show this week will help break it down. Jen Lambert is the Chief Strategy Officer at TERRA Staffing Group. She’s here to shine a light on the forgotten parts of diversity, show the importance of social mobility in terms of solving recruitment challenges and will also give examples of how certain companies are nailing this approach