Diversity and inclusion are no longer just aspirational programs for HR to manage. Diversity is a business priority. Why? Because an organization can’t succeed if employees aren’t able to show up and be their best. In this session, we will discuss practical ways to build diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion into your hiring process, professional development, management style and ultimately, your culture. We will also talk about the not-so-obvious ways that organizations can undermine their own diversity efforts, what to listen for, and how to challenge status quo. You will also hear lessons-learned from an organization under consent-decree after losing a class-action discrimination lawsuit and best practices from global companies for fostering curiosity, open-mindedness and inclusive culture. Participants will leave with a number of practical methods for fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive.
The webinar will be approximately 45 minutes of presentation time followed by Q&A. Participants will be able to ask questions in the chat box, which will be addressed at the end of the presentation, moderated by a member of our team.
Date: Monday, April 17, 2023
Time: 2 – 3 PM
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Kelly Gust is the Founder and CEO of HR Full Circle, a workforce strategy, talent optimization and human resources consulting firm, providing expertise to organizations of all sizes and stages. Kelly helps organizations connect their people strategy to their business strategy using data-driven solutions to hire, inspire and engage teams to perform. She builds platforms for change, opens doors for individuals and organizations to reach their potential, and clears the fog that lies between strategy and execution. She’s a learning specialist, analytical problem-solver, relationship builder and strategy advisor. She has held leadership roles in employee selection, leadership assessment, organization development, learning and change management in organizations from 10 to 100,000 employees. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from California State University. She currently serves as the HR Expert-in-Residence for University of Illinois Research Park, an Expert Advisor for Innovate Springfield, and is the 2022 President for the Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois.
This webinar is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC and presented in collaboration with Champaign County EDC, Champaign Center Partnership, Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, Economic Development Corporation of Decatur & Macon County, Parkland College Community Education, Parkland College Support for Workforce Training (SWFT), Rantoul Chamber of Commerce, University of Illinois Research Park, and Visit Champaign County.