TIME: 9:30AM – 10:00AM
SPEAKER: Melva Allen, Human Resource Manager, Oakland County, Michigan
In today’s globalized and interconnected world, diversity and inclusion (D&I) have become imperative for companies to thrive, particularly in an environment of skills shortages, changing demographics and a rise in remote work. This presentation will equip you with practical strategies to integrate DE&I principles into your talent management practices, building a stronger, more inclusive workforce that drives innovation, attracts top talent, and fuels organizational success.
- Leveraging diversity as a competitive advantage to foster creativity, enhanced problem-solving, and access to a wider talent pool to drive competitiveness
- Practical steps to create a genuinely inclusive workplace – an overview of key initiatives that work
- How to reach underrepresented groups through community partnerships, targeted job fairs, and online platforms, diversifying your talent pipeline and mitigating the talent shortage
- The impact of unconscious bias on talent acquisition and management; exploring techniques like blind hiring practices to ensure fair and objective selection processes
- Promoting internal mobility to provide equal opportunities for advancement for all employees