A Seat at the Table

A podcast focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace, featuring thoughtful conversations and insight from experts, changemakers, and leaders from the business world.

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Leading with Intention—A Conversation with Veronica Calderon

In this episode of A Seat at the Table, we dive deep into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Veronica Calderon, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at DeVry University. Calderon shares invaluable insights on how HR leaders can leverage education and training to drive meaningful DEI change, the importance of embedding DEI […]

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Fostering Belonging and Diversity in Law (Part III)

In the final episode of this three-part series, we dive deep into the critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the legal industry with Katherine “Kat” Mateo, a seasoned litigator at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP. Kat is a champion for DEIB, and she brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Tune […]

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A Seat at the Table Podcast: No, DEI Is Not Dead

With recent setbacks and growing skepticism, many are wondering if the end of DEI as we know it is imminent. We’ve curated a powerful clip from HR Daily Advisor‘s webinar, “Is It the End of DEI as We Know It?” Listen in as our expert panelists discuss the decline in DEI efforts, their personal perspectives […]

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Fostering Belonging and Diversity in Law (Part II)

In this episode of A Seat at the Table, we dive deep into the critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the legal industry with Katherine “Kat” Mateo, a seasoned litigator at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP. Kat is a champion for DEIB and she brings a wealth of experience to the conversation.

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Fostering Belonging and Diversity in Law

In this episode of A Seat at the Table, we dive deep into the critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the legal industry with Katherine “Kat” Mateo, a seasoned litigator at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP. Kat is a champion for DEIB and she brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. In the first […]

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Hard Conversations for a Safe Place at Work (Part II)

In part two of this two-episode series, Hannah Yardley, Chief People and Culture Officer at Achievers, takes a seat at the table to discuss how companies can help increase employee trust and set up organizations – from top leaders to entry-level employees – to foster a culture of safety and belonging for all employees. Additionally, she […]

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Hard Conversations for a Safe Place at Work

Let’s face it – sometimes the conversations we need to have are the ones that make us squirm. But what if I told you that by avoiding these “uncomfortable” discussions, including those around world events and their impact on employees, we’re actually creating a less safe, less inclusive workplace? We need to shift the paradigm. […]

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Using Data-Driven Decision Making to Shape Your Organization

Today we’re discussing a hot topic in the world of HR: data analytics. According to my guest, actionable data-based insights are like digital gold for organizations looking to achieve their DEI goals, particularly when it is properly mined. Listen in as SurveyMonkey’s Chief Diversity and Social Impact Officer Antoine Andrews discusses the value of data, […]

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Menopause in the Workplace

Today, we’re talking about menopause in the workplace. There’s a huge movement toward providing support for women in the workplace who are navigating this midlife transition — and there are lots of recent studies showing the economic cost to companies who are neglecting to do so. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that 15% of women […]

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: DEI is for Everyone

For this episode of A Seat at the Table, I’m joined by Ryan Whitacre and Toya Lawson, partners at executive search firm Bridge Partners LLC.  Ryan and Toya have joined to share valuable insights from Bridge Partners’ recently commissioned survey of C-Suite leaders and HR decision-makers on DEI. Listen in as we discuss the firm’s […]