Inclusion isn't dead, but senior executives are recognizing the need to reevaluate these programs.
Despite the backlash against Inclusion , 80% of senior executives say they’ll adjust their Inclusion strategies rather than scale them back. How can businesses create effective Inclusion programs that align with core values and follow the law?
Join Steve Odland and guest Diana Scott, US Human Capital Center Leader at The Conference Board, to find out how companies can rethink Inclusion, measure the success of these initiatives, and achieve better outcomes for all employees.
(00:52) Defining Inclusion and Its Objectives
(02:00) Supreme Court Ruling and Its Impact
(04:44) Adjusting Inclusion Tactics
(11:23) Strategic Changes in Inclusion Programs
(18:52) Data-Driven Inclusion Decisions
(25:25) Future of Inclusion in a Diverse Society
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