What are those organizational DEI initiatives really for? Where is your organization at with its DEI efforts?

Join us in this week’s episode of The Optimized Workplace as Melina Cordero, a former corporate executive turned DEI innovator and advocate, shares her transformative journey and insights on DEI and workplace wellness.

Today, we’ll dive into the complexities and importance of DEI in the workplace–emphasizing the need for continuous engagement and learning–and the connection between employee well-being, empathy leadership, and DEI efforts in creating a positive workplace culture.

Lastly, we also talk about the challenges leaders face in implementing effective DEI strategies at work, the importance of involving employees in these initiatives, and so much more.

Let’s jump right in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Melina Cordero (00:59)

Discussion on DEI fatigue and new strategies for 2024 (02:37)

The leadership perspective on DEI challenges (05:58)

Connection between ESG, well-being, and DEI (09:29) 

How to start talking about workplace solutions with leaders (21:03)

Addressing the future of DEI in workplaces (28:06)

The P20 Workplace learning platform (30:16)

Melina’s personal approach to well-being in 2024 (33:53)

Final thoughts (35:32)

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