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: 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 […]

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Keeping DEIB at the Table in 2024

It’s the start of a New Year, making it the perfect time for HR leaders to assess their company’s DEI efforts. In 2023, not only was there pushback from diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives by some organizations, but there was also pushback from DEIB programs in various industries. Despite these setbacks, fostering an environment […]

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Tapping Leadership Training to Create a Positive Workplace Culture

In the latest episode of A Seat at the Table, I am joined by Savina Perez, co-founder of Hone, the all-in-one talent development platform based on small-group, expert led, live virtual classes. Savina’s passion for DEI is both personal and professional as she helps leaders uncover bias in the workplace – and offers data points […]

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Planting Seeds for a Positive Culture

Building a better culture is a wise investment in your organization’s future. Like a gardener, organizations must keep their garden (workplace) healthy and productive. So, what does this entail? Well, mindfulness and intentionality are key. And that starts with being intentional about what seeds you plant in your organization. My guest today is all about […]

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Weaving DEIB into the Fabric of Workplace Culture

In the latest episode of A Seat at the Table, Leslie Wingo, DEIB Strategic Consultant and CEO of Sanders\Wingo, an independent advertising agency that specializes in multicultural marketing, joins to discuss the importance of storytelling within and about DEIB, the value of listening to understand, why DEIB cannot be “lip service,” and more.

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Supporting Your Workforce with Divorce Benefits

We all know that divorce can be costly. According to a recent study, the average divorce can cost upward of $15,000 – and if you have disputes over finances or custody, that number will be even higher.  But did you know that divorces are costly for employers as well? Experts say relationship-related stress — especially divorce — can cause companies […]