Leading Diversity at Work: A Conversation with Rohini Anand
Episode Description
The death of George Floyd sparked anti-racism protests across the world and has placed a spotlight on the issue of workplace equality. As part of a new series called “Leading Diversity at Work,” Wharton management professor Stephanie Creary and global diversity expert Rohini Anand discuss what it takes to create an inclusive culture. 📂 Management 🏷️ Leading Diversity at Work
Brief Summary
Dr. Rohini Anand discusses Sodexo's diversity journey, systemic racism, and the role of leadership in fostering inclusion.
Key points
- A Journey of Transformation. Rohini Anand reflects on the cultural transformation at Sodexo following a class action lawsuit.
- The Challenge of Diversity in Europe. Rohini discusses the difficulties of addressing diversity issues in Europe due to cultural differences.
- Hope for the Future. Rohini shares her optimism about the future of diversity efforts in the U.S.
- The Importance of Acknowledging Race. Addressing race is crucial for meaningful dialogue and change in organizations.
- Diversity in Hiring Practices. Implementing targets and accountability for diverse hiring can transform organizational culture.
- The Role of Chief Diversity Officers. Chief diversity officers are essential for driving cultural transformation and accountability.
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Episode highlights
- A Journey of TransformationRohini Anand reflects on the cultural transformation at Sodexo following a class action lawsuit.“It was a time of incredible learning, incredible growth.”5:18Jul 28, 2020
- The Challenge of Diversity in EuropeRohini discusses the difficulties of addressing diversity issues in Europe due to cultural differences.“The word race or ethnicity does not translate within the context of many European countries.”10:53Jul 28, 2020
- Hope for the FutureRohini shares her optimism about the future of diversity efforts in the U.S.“I have a lot of hope for what's to come in the U.S.”13:49Jul 28, 2020
- The Importance of Acknowledging RaceAddressing race is crucial for meaningful dialogue and change in organizations.“It's time to just put it on the table.”22:52Jul 28, 2020
- Diversity in Hiring PracticesImplementing targets and accountability for diverse hiring can transform organizational culture.“You have to present a diverse candidate slate to the hiring manager.”24:41Jul 28, 2020
- The Role of Chief Diversity OfficersChief diversity officers are essential for driving cultural transformation and accountability.“There's tremendous value to a chief diversity officer.”33:21Jul 28, 2020
- Education Institutions Addressing DiversityEducational institutions are increasingly hiring chief diversity officers to tackle systemic issues.“Harvard finally hired a chief diversity officer.”39:06Jul 28, 2020
- Hope for ChangeDr. Rohini expresses unprecedented hope due to the demographics of the movement.“I'm more hopeful today than I have ever been.”42:34Jul 28, 2020
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