Lorna Deng is an HR professional and the co-founder of DivTal, a new social enterprise that aims to break down employment barriers for people from minority backgrounds.Lorna is of South Sudanese heritage but has lived in Australia since she was a child, arriving in Adelaide with her family at the age of 10, before later moving to Melbourne.Having faced and overcome barriers to employment herself, Lorna is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. With the launch of DivTal, she not only wants to support diverse job seekers to find meaningful work within their fields, but create a movement for change in the recruitment space to ensure the future of work is more inclusive.⁣In this episode, Lorna talks about:· Her childhood as a refugee moving around the globe and her experiences after arriving in Australia· The employment challenges she faced after completing her psychology degree and how she ultimately ended up working in human resources· The purpose behind DivTal, her partnership with co-founder Bedi Othow and how they run the business as a side hustle outside of their day jobs· The highs and lows of their start-up journey, from bringing the idea to life through a business accelerator course to launching the platform during the COVID-19 pandemic· Her bravest moment, the women who inspire her and her best tip for anyone who might be considering their own leap into the start-up worldCREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastVisit whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to our guest Lorna Deng, HR professional, diversity and inclusion advocate, and co-founder of DivTal, an online job platform that connects employers to job candidates from underrepresented minority backgrounds, who often face complex barriers throughout the recruitment process. DivTal partners with organisations committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce to join the platform and access the talent pool. Visit divtal.com/

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