Concurrent Session: Overcoming Common Pitfalls in Diversity Initiatives
CAHR21
Keyword(s)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, DEI, Common Pitfalls, Employee Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility
Concurrent Session:
Overcoming Common Pitfalls in Diversity Initiatives
presented by Dr. Jarik Conrad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
The world is at an inflection point. Human rights abuses, the rise of nationalism, the emergence of hate, chronic disparities based on race, age, sex, religion, and sexual orientation are occurring across the globe. These trends indicate that despite our sophisticated thinking in some areas, such as technology and medicine, we have fallen short when it comes to valuing other humans. The evolutionary instincts that paved the way for the survival of our species, such as tribalism, pose significant challenges for navigating modern life.
The way we live and the way we work is unsustainable. Corporate social responsibility must take on a new meaning if we have any hope to move society to be fairer, more just, and more human. Human resources professionals will be the drivers of this transformation, at the heart of which will be understanding and appreciating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B). When it comes to advancing diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging in your organization, knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do. There are common pitfalls that doom even the most well intended of these efforts.
Learning Objectives include:
1. Discover common pitfalls that organizations often face in their diversity initiatives.
2. Explore how to avoid these traps and what you should be aware of.
3. Learn how you can deliver more engaging and effective initiatives aimed at making the workplace better for all employees.
Credits
HRCI - HR (General):1.0, SHRM - PDC:1.0
Description
About the speaker...
Dr. Jarik Conrad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Dr. Jarik Conrad leads the Human Insights and HCM Advisory group at UKG, where he works to help organizations put their people first. Immediately prior to joining UKG, he led The Conrad Consulting Group, where he served as an executive coach, keynote speaker, and management consultant. He has held human resources leadership roles in the private, public, and non profit sectors. He has also been a research collaborator with the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Conrad earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, two master’s degrees from Cornell University, and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of North Florida. He holds certifications in intercultural sensitivity, emotional intelligence, plant based nutrition, personal training and weight management.
He is a sought after speaker in the areas of leadership, health & wellness, emotional intelligence (EI), and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging (DEIB). He is also the author of the Amazon best seller, The Fragile Mind. His next book, In Search of Humanity, will be published later this year.
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