HR Labs

What do we mean when we talk about DEI and “B”? Before digging into important topics this season — like unconscious bias and pay equity — HR Labs hosts Duane and Jeff wanted to take the time to set the stage. 

In this bonus episode of Season 3, they chat with Cornerstone thought leader Jeremy Spake about what DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging) really means, and why adding that "B" is so important. 

As Jeremy says, “These acronyms are ever evolving. So, I think it’s important for all of us to remember that whether you’re using DEI, IND, or DEIB, our goals all should be pointed in the same direction—which is to have an organization where all employees feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work and to thrive in doing so.”

Listen to this bonus episode to hear the full conversation and to familiarize yourself with the different ways that individuals and organizations refer to inclusion initiatives. 

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Episode resource:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Talent Management 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyspake/ 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/duane-la-bom/ 

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HR Labs is back! In season 3, new hosts Duane La Bom and Jeff Miller explore how to turn your diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies into meaningful actions and outcomes. Subscribe today to never miss an episode.  

Duane, chief diversity officer at Cornerstone, and Jeff, chief learning officer and VP of organizational effectiveness at Cornerstone, aren’t shying away from discussing the challenging, uncomfortable topics facing businesses today. Season 3 is dedicated to building an informed understanding of what it takes to build a better organization for everyone through meaningful diversity, equity, inclusion – and belonging – practices.  

According to Jeff, “We aren’t saying we have all the answers here. But if there’s one thing we know at Cornerstone, it’s that learning is a critical part of growing and driving change.”  

Duane and Jeff aren’t undertaking this DEI conversation on their own, though. They brought a few friends, industry experts, activists, and thought leaders on this journey too. Friends like:  

• Torin Ellis — human capital strategist speaker, author, radio and podcast host — talking about recognizing and defeating unconscious bias. 
• Ella Washington Ph.D. — organizational psychologist at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business — talking about responding to micro- (and not so micro-) aggressions. 
• Lilly Ledbetter — equal pay activist and inspiration for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 — talking about ensuring equal pay for all. 
• Lorraine Vargas Townsend — chief people guru at A Cloud Guru — talking about building a culture of DEI 24/7/365.
• And many more!  

Join Duane and Jeff every other week for meaningful conversations on how to move your DEI strategies forward.  

Duane put it best when he said, “No matter where you and your company are on the DEI journey, we hope you’ll join us for stories and insights as we look to take this work from intention to impact.” 

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On the final episode of this season, we hear about the future of People First. What happens on the other side of a pandemic? Jerry Davis from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business walks us through what it means to take a holistic approach to your workforce and your organization's end goals. Viewing your people as your strategy to increase profits leads to success on both sides. Then we take a look towards the future with Talespin CEO Kyle Jackson, and examine what role Virtual Reality is going to play in employee development in the coming years.

So far this season we have heard from a number of guests talking about how the economic landscape has shifted to value people over profit. In this episode, we go to the ground floor and talk to the people who are feeling the effects of these policies and practices. We also talk with Jeff Miller about the psychology behind employee support, and how you can ensure your organization stays engaged through these shifting times. 

What happens when 'People First' is put to the test? During a global pandemic, organizations are facing challenges unlike anything they've seen before, and keeping their employees a priority may be the secret to getting to the other side. In this episode, we’ll explore this trend in action at Teampay and Gravity Payments, two companies who have put their people first despite the challenges - as well as hear insights from professor and consultant Dave Ulrich, who recently published a book about reinventing organizations in the midst of rapid change. 

In this episode, we hear from Heather McGowan (Writer, Speaker, and Author of The Adaptation Advantage) as well as Katie Lamkin (Chief Human Resources Officer at RSM) about how the ‘people first’ mindset isn’t merely a nice-to-have during these times.

Whether it means empowering your employees to meet their full potential, or creating a work environment where they feel comfortable and have high morale - it's clear that the path towards prosperity lies within your people.

In episode 1 of this season, we hear from Kelly Monahan of Accenture Research about what drove the emergence of New Capitalism and the promises made by top CEOs to their companies. Once the pandemic emerged, have those promises held true? And what do companies need now?

We also hear from Mike Bollinger, Global Vice President at Cornerstone, about what role learning is playing in the new normal and why it's so important to focus on a forward looking view. 

In 2019, leading US CEOs from the Business Roundtable made an unprecedented commitment to expand value creation beyond shareholders; they promised also to create value for employees, communities and customers. Just months later, the COVID-19 pandemic has put this notion to the test – will CEOs deliver what they promised? In this Season 2 of HR Labs, we talk with economic leaders, companies and influencers about this ideological shift and explore how it holds up under pressure.

With over 2.6 million residents, Brooklyn is America’s fourth largest city, yet it also has one of the nation’s most stark economic disparities. One in five Brooklyn households has a median income of over $100,000 per year, while one in five households receives food stamp benefits. For Brooklynites living at or below the poverty line, a library can become a gateway to computer and internet access, learning opportunities and even child care programs, but in the case of the Brooklyn Public Library, it has become so much more. Driven by the diverse needs of its local communities, Brooklyn Public Library branches provide its workers with curated learning content designed to help them serve library patrons more effectively. Sophie McGrath, learning and development partner at the Brooklyn Public Library system, explains how in this week’s episode.

We have heard how a strong development department can be forged in the face of challenges so far this season - but what about taking these communities into the future? On the final episode of this season of HR Labs, we hear from Jeff Miller about the future of work. What can we expect just down the road? And how can the study of subjects like Psychology prepare us to tackle the unknown? Find out on this weeks HR Labs.