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Baker Tilly Appoints Shane Lloyd as Head of Diversity Inclusion and Belonging OutBuro lgbtq professional entreprenuer networking online community gay lesbian transgender queer bisexual nonbinary

Baker Tilly Appoints Shane Lloyd as Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) appoints Shane Lloyd as head of diversity, inclusion and belonging, reporting to CEO Alan Whitman. He is the first executive in this dedicated role for Baker Tilly where its diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy is embedded into all aspects of its business.

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Lloyd was first introduced to Baker Tilly as a lead consultant at Cook Ross, an organizational development firm hired by Baker Tilly to assess its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy and plan.

“Shane has tremendous ability to lead with both intellect and empathy, while setting the bar high for how we can keep getting better as an organization,” said Baker Tilly CEO Alan Whitman. “Personally, I felt challenged and inspired by the perspectives he brought.”

Following Cook Ross, Lloyd joined Amazon to advance their DEI efforts first within its Worldwide Consumer organization as the inclusion and engagement lead, and then as the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion learning leader. He has experience working in higher education at Brown and Yale Universities and in public health.

“I was drawn to Baker Tilly’s commitment to building the competencies and skills necessary to drive meaningful change,” Lloyd said. “Diversity and inclusion work means taking a methodical look at systems, and it also means going off script, valuing calculated disruption and taking risks. Baker Tilly embraces all of that.”

Lloyd holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral neuroscience from Northeastern University and a master’s degree in public health from Brown University. Lloyd serves as the vice chair for the Maryland Montgomery County Racial Equity and Social Justice Advisory Committee and holds advisory roles in several non-profit organizations.

About Baker Tilly US, LLP (bakertilly.com)

Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 148 territories, with 36,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.0 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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Contacts

Nicole Berkeland

nicole.berkeland@bakertilly.com

Baker Tilly Media Relations

press@bakertilly.com 612 876 4891

Spectrum Labs Relocate Headquarters Miami Access Diverse Technology Talent Required OutBuro lgbtq professional networking online community

Spectrum Labs Will Relocate its Headquarters to Miami to Access the Diverse Technology Talent Required to Build Better and Brighter Online Communities

The company will also sponsor a first-of-its-kind Fellowship that supports diverse entrepreneurs and founders in building inclusion and representation into the core of their products through AI

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spectrum Labs, a leading AI-based content moderation platform, today announced the relocation of its headquarters to Miami. Spectrum Labs’ presence in Miami will enable the company to access a diverse and skilled talent pool to help realize its ambition of helping its customers to build online communities that serve as an engine of business growth. While Spectrum Labs’ headquarters are moving, the company will remain remote-first and continue to support employees from anywhere.

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“As a business, Spectrum Labs is focused on building brighter and cleaner communities,” said Justin Davis, CEO and Co-Founder of Spectrum Labs. “A key part of this is diversity of thought. Having diverse perspectives is a catalyst in building an inclusive AI company, especially one in content moderation. This move to Miami gives us access to a diverse and highly skilled talent pool that will enable us to build innovative solutions and power a better internet as we live more of our lives online.”

As a leading innovator in AI development, Spectrum Labs provides technology talent in Miami an opportunity to join a growing industry that is forecasted to reach around 126 billion dollars by 2025, as well as the chance to join the movement towards building a stronger and safer internet for future generations.

A key pillar in creating better online communities is ensuring they are built with inclusion and safety at the core. As part of its work in this area, Spectrum Labs is also announcing its headline sponsorship of the Inclusion by Design Fellowship launched by Oasis Consortium, a nonprofit organization that advances digital sustainability through ethical tech and standards. The Fellowship is created for diverse founders, including Miami based tech leaders, who run community based companies and aim to build safety into their emerging platforms. Recipients of the fellowship will receive access to Spectrum Labs’ content moderation platform at a discounted rate.

“Oasis partners with ethical technology companies like Spectrum Labs, to enable ‘ethical by design’ for emerging platforms,” said Tiffany Xingyu Wang, President and Co-Founder of Oasis Consortium. “Safety, Privacy, and Inclusion by design are the pillars to build ethics and civility into our digital future.”

“Miami offers leaders everything they need to build a tech company,” said Miami Mayor, Francis Suarez. “We’re focused on providing a business-friendly environment while also ensuring we build a city that works for everyone. We welcome companies like Spectrum Labs who will play a significant role in helping us grow a robust and inclusive tech hub, and commend their efforts to incentivize diverse startup founders to prioritize safety in their technology through their sponsorship of Oasis’ Inclusion by Design Fellowship.”

To learn more about opportunities with Spectrum Labs and how its content moderation technology works for text and audio, please visit Spectrum Labs’ website.

About Spectrum Labs

Safe online communities are profitable ones; our AI-based Trust & Safety platform identifies 40+ toxic behaviors across all languages enabling Trust & Safety teams to reduce content moderation efforts by 50% and increase detection by 10x. Spectrum Labs’ mission is to use the power of data and community to rebuild trust in the Internet, making it a safer and more valuable place for all. For more, go to spectrumlabsai.com.

Contacts

Nicole Kruse

nicole.kruse@archetype.co

Nissan Americas Names New Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer OutBuro lgbtq professional entreprenuer networking online community gay lesbian transgender queer bisexual nonbinary

Nissan Americas Names New Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

Chandra Vasser, a 17-year Nissan veteran, named to newly-created role

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nissan has named Chandra Vasser to the new position of vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, for its Americas region.

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In this newly created role, Vasser will drive Nissan’s strategy to expand diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across business functions in the Americas region, while developing partnerships and plans to share the company’s DEI commitment with employees, customers and the community.

“Taking actions to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is a critical part of the culture change that we’ve committed to with our Nissan NEXT transformation,” said Jérémie Papin, chairperson, Nissan Americas. “Chandra brings great experience to the role and will drive how we value equity and inclusion with all of our stakeholders, including employees, customers, dealers and suppliers.”

Vasser most recently was a director of finance for several sales and marketing functions in Nissan’s U.S. business operations. She joined Nissan in 2004 and worked in positions of increasing responsibility in the finance and purchasing functions.

Among her roles, she currently is a member of Nissan’s Diversity Advisory Council, and she previously worked as director of purchasing for several functional areas, which included leadership of supplier diversity. Under her leadership, Nissan was recognized as the “2016 Corporation of the Year” by the TriState Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC).

Vasser earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Tennessee State University, and an MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. She recently completed the McKinsey Academy’s Black Executive Leadership Program.

For more information about our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit nissanusa.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube.

Contacts

Media Contact
Ashli Bobo

Nissan Corporate Communications

ashli.bobo@nissan-usa.com

Kimberly Evans Named Northern Trust’s Head of Corporate Sustainability Inclusion and Social Impact OutBuro lgbtq professional entreprenuer networking online community gay lesbian transgender queer

Kimberly Evans Named Northern Trust’s Head of Corporate Sustainability, Inclusion and Social Impact

Evans Brings Decades of Business, Inclusion and Community Experience to the Role

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Northern Trust has named Kimberly Evans as Head of Corporate Sustainability, Inclusion and Social Impact, effective December 1, 2021. Evans succeeds Connie Lindsey, Northern Trust’s Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leader.

“Kim brings to this role deep industry knowledge, a commitment to the highest standards of business ethics, and a long record of inclusive leadership and community service,” Northern Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Grady said. “She will continue Connie’s great work to incorporate environmental, social, and governance considerations into how we operate as a business, investors, and people to generate long-term value for our stakeholders.”

Evans is an Executive Vice President and currently serves as the North America Head of Private Capital Administration. Prior to her current role, Evans led the Governmental, Sovereign Wealth, and Taft Hartley/Union pension and treasury business in the US, Central and South America. In addition to her business responsibilities, Evans serves as President of the Women In Leadership Business Resource Council within Northern Trust.

Evans was also named a “2021 Leader That Can” from Schools That Can; featured as one of the 50 Leading Women in the 2020 Hedge Fund Journal; is a Chicago United 2019 Business Leader of Color honoree; and a Leading Women’s Executive Alumni. She was recognized as a Leader in Philanthropy by the University of Chicago and currently serves on the board of the Chicago Public Education Fund.

“At Northern Trust, we view sustainability through a broad lens as we seek to make a positive impact in everything we do—including how we foster an inclusive culture, serve our clients, and invest in our communities,” said Evans. “I look forward to partnering with our businesses and employees across the globe, leveraging our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity, to drive meaningful change.”

Northern Trust has been recognized by numerous accolades, including Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE Magazine, Best Private Bank in the U.S. by the Financial Times Group, 100 Most Sustainable Companies in America by Barron’s, the Gender Equality Index Member by Bloomberg, and the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 22 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 23 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 30, 2021, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$15.7 trillion, and assets under management of US$1.5 trillion. For more than 130 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Please visit our website or follow us on Twitter.

Northern Trust Corporation, Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A., incorporated with limited liability in the U.S. Please read our global and regulatory information.

Contacts

Doug Holt

(312) 557-1571

DH124@ntrs.com

http://www.northerntrust.com

Jennifer Brown Consulting Selected as Amerisure Diversity Equity and Inclusion Consultant OutBuro lgbtq professional entreprenuer networking online community gay lesbian transgender queer

Jennifer Brown Consulting Selected as Amerisure Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Amerisure is pleased to work with Jennifer Brown Consulting (JBC) to grow and enhance the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

JBC is a women-owned, LGBT-certified consulting firm with more than 16 years of experience working with companies across industries, including Fortune 1,000 organizations, nonprofits and startups. Their key focus areas include DEI assessments and strategies; seminar workshops and keynotes; employee resource group summits and buildouts; and coaching.

The relationship with Amerisure will include a diversity, equity and inclusion assessment, an employee inclusion and culture survey, and the development of an ongoing DEI scorecard to elevate opportunities.

“We are proud of the steps we’ve taken since launching our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and the partnership with Jennifer Brown Consulting will enable us to take our DEI roadmap to the next level,” said Erin Buddie, vice president of human resources at Amerisure. “We are excited to work together with the experts at JBC to build upon our strategy and enhance our efforts and capabilities.”

Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly correlated with an organization’s profitability and overall value in the marketplace. Companies that support DEI are more likely to attract top talent, improve customer relationships and decision-making, and increase employee satisfaction, according to Mckinsey & Company.

“Our primary focus is making sure that everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected, and heard,” said Jennifer Brown, founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting. “Our team draws upon a broad array of diversity dimensions, professional experiences, and deep commitment to assist our clients in building workplaces of belonging where all of us can thrive.”

About Jennifer Brown Consulting (JBC)
JBC is a strategic leadership and diversity consulting firm headquartered in New York City. The firm believes in unleashing the power of human potential, embracing diversity, and helping people — and organizations — to thrive. JBC has a global presence, operating everywhere from North America to Southeast Asia. They’ve helped numerous organizations, including Toyota, Starbucks, Microsoft, and Bank of America, continuously drive positive organizational change in today’s rapidly shifting business landscape.

About Amerisure Insurance
Amerisure is a leading provider of commercial property and casualty insurance solutions for U.S.-based construction, manufacturing and healthcare businesses. Licensed in all fifty states and available through an exclusive network of elite independent agents, the company upholds an “A” (Excellent) financial strength rating, industry-leading service scores, and multiple awards for innovation. Amerisure has been in business for more than 100 years and is consistently named among the best places to work in the industry and throughout the nation. To learn more, visit http://www.Amerisure.com.

Media Contact

Marilyn Banes, Amerisure, 2484267914, mbanes@amerisure.com

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Trinseo Appoints Paula Cooney as Senior Vice President Chief Human Resources Officer OutBuro lgbt professional entreprenuer networking online community gay lesbian transgender queer bisexual nonbinary

Trinseo Appoints Paula Cooney as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

BERWYN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$TSETrinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders today announced that Paula Cooney will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) effective November 29, 2021.

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Cooney will be responsible for all human resource activities at Trinseo globally and will also become a member of Trinseo’s Executive Management team. The role will be moved from Switzerland to North America and Cooney will replace Trinseo’s current Switzerland-based SVP, CHRO, Alice Heezen, who will be leaving the company.

I want to thank Alice for the many contributions she has made to Trinseo over the years and wish her the best in her future endeavors. We are thrilled to have Paula join us during this critical moment in our company’s transformational journey to become a specialty solutions provider,” said Frank Bozich, Trinseo President and Chief Executive Officer. “Ensuring we have robust business processes, the right talent and building a culture that is poised for change are essential components to achieving our business strategy. Paula joins Trinseo with deep and relevant experience as the CHRO at two publicly traded companies, with extensive experience leading organizations through significant acquisitions and integrations. I am confident that Paula will help us ensure we have the right talent and culture to achieve our goal of becoming a higher margin and less cyclical specialty materials and sustainable solutions provider.”

Prior to joining Trinseo, Cooney was Senior Vice President, Human Resources, for FLIR Systems, Inc. where she provided strategic direction as the company’s human resources leader. Before FLIR Systems, Inc., Cooney served as Vice President, Human Resources and Communications for Minnesota-based H.B. Fuller Company, a $3 billion global specialty chemicals company, where she worked for a decade and held multiple roles in HR leadership. Prior to joining H.B. Fuller in 2010, Cooney enjoyed a nearly 15-year career at Intel Corporation, holding HR roles of increasing responsibility. Cooney has a diploma in personnel management from the National College of Ireland and an MBS in human resource management and industrial relations from University College Dublin (Smurfit School of Business).

About Trinseo

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) is a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders with a focus on delivering innovative, sustainable, and value-creating products that are intrinsic to our daily lives. Trinseo is dedicated to making a positive impact on society by partnering with like-minded stakeholders, and supporting the sustainability goals of our customers in a wide range of end-markets including automotive, consumer electronics, appliances, medical devices, packaging, footwear, carpet, paper and board, and building and construction. Trinseo had approximately $3.0 billion in net sales in 2020 and has 26 manufacturing sites around the world and approximately 3,800 employees. For more information, please visit: www.trinseo.com.

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Contacts

Press Contact:
Trinseo

Dina Pokedoff

Tel : +1 610-240-3307

Email: dpokedoff@trinseo.com

Investor Contact:
Trinseo

Andy Myers

Tel : +1 610-240-3221

Email: aemyers@trinseo.com

Sheppard Mullin Appoints Lois Durant Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer OutBuro lgbt professional entreprenuer networking online community gay lesbian transgender queer bisexual nonbinary

Sheppard Mullin Appoints Lois Durant Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Lois Durant has been named its first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO). Durant has served as Sheppard Mullin’s Director of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and Talent Management Strategy for the last three-and-a-half years where she has been responsible for managing the firm’s internal and external D&I efforts as well as the development and implementation of various talent management initiatives.

Lois’ demonstrated passion, creative drive, and ability to lead others to become more inclusive with our programs and initiatives have catapulted our D&I efforts forward as a firm,” said Luca Salvi, chairman of Sheppard Mullin. “We are thrilled to see her leadership continue in this new role as CDIO.”

As Director of D&I and Talent Management Strategy, Durant was instrumental in instituting new and progressive professional development, talent retention and D&I programs, including establishing D&I Office Working Groups, expanding the firm’s affinity group program, creating comprehensive training academies for junior and mid-level associates, leading the associate mentoring program, and creating enhanced evaluation processes. In this new role, Durant will continue to work alongside firm leadership and the Chair of Diversity and Inclusion Rena Andoh to support the retention and promotion of diverse talent throughout the firm.

Lois Durant, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, commented, “Sheppard Mullin supports and cultivates an inclusive working environment where attorneys and staff of all backgrounds have an equal opportunity to fulfill their personal and professional goals. Creating and implementing programs and policies that support and retain diverse talent speaks to the core of our firm culture. I am particularly excited to step into this new role and to further innovate and challenge ourselves, our clients, and communities to do better.”

Under Durant’s leadership, the firm has earned numerous awards for its D&I initiatives, including Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s prestigious Thomas Sager Award. Firm client Starbucks Coffee Company presented the firm with its Law & Corporate Affairs 2018 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award, which recognizes one law firm annually that “demonstrates true leadership in diversity and inclusion.”

Durant has worked across all functional areas of talent management and has spent most of her career working at large law firms. Before joining Sheppard Mullin in 2018, she was a key member of White & Case’s Global Senior People Leadership Team and led the talent management efforts of all litigation practice groups, advising practice group leaders on talent-related matters. Prior to White & Case, Lois was Kaye Scholer’s Manager of Professional Development and Retention and worked closely with the D&I Committee to create and implement the firm’s D&I action plan. In 2020, Crain’s New York Business recognized Durant as a Notable Woman in Talent Resources. Durant earned her M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and her B.A. from Fordham University.

About Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Sheppard Mullin is a full-service AmLaw 50 firm with more than 1,000 attorneys in 15 offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Since 1927, industry-leading companies have turned to Sheppard Mullin to handle corporate and technology matters, high-stakes litigation and complex financial transactions. In the U.S., the firm’s clients include almost half of the Fortune 100. For more information, please visit www.sheppardmullin.com.

Contacts

JOHN J. BUCHANAN
(415) 774-3181
jbuchanan@sheppardmullin.com

KARA EYER
(312) 499-0533
keyer@sheppardmullin.com

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Inclusion 2021 – Chats with Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Headspace

Ahead of his speaking participation at the online DEI festival, INCLUSION 2021, we caught up with Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Headspace, and Founder & CEO of Brave Trainings on his thoughts on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the workplace.

Don’t miss your chance to catch Cornell speaking on an exclusive panel discussion at INCLUSION 2021, the leading virtual global business festival dedicated to equity, diversity & inclusion in the workplace.

Discussing Working towards a racially just workforce: One year on from global Black liberation uprisings 2020, Cornell will be joined by Leslie Gray, Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO at Mozilla and Asif Sadiq MBE, Senior Vice President, Head of Equity and Inclusion at WarnerMedia International. Together they will tackle:

  • How have the commitments made by companies to address racial inequalities across the world since June 2020 translated into action? Has adequate progress been made in the short term? 
  • What should companies be aiming for in regards to quotas, and what are the pitfalls when quotas are the only driver for race diversity
  • How can companies create a safe work environment for Black and people of colour – what actions can be implemented?
  • There is also an emotional tax associated with being Black in the workplace – what are companies doing to ensure the wellbeing of their BIPOC employees?
  • Who is getting it right and from where can we draw inspiration?

Want to be part of this year’s conversation? Then what are you waiting for? Sign up now and claim your free pass to attend the fastest-growing virtual event in the industry – INCLUSION 2021.

Experience a packed agenda featuring the biggest names in DE&I, interactive workshops and roundtables, plenty of social activities, and regular networking opportunities.

By attending, you will be able to:

  • Learn from in-depth D&I keynotes, case studies and panel discussions
  • Join interactive workshops and roundtables
  • Connect with essential D&I contacts at our online diversity exhibition
  • Grow your network during our INCLUSION social hour meetups
  • Discover how to support minorities, heal divides and increase staff unity

Hear from our incredible high profile line-up of 75+ expert speakers leading the charge for diversity, equity, and inclusion change in the workplace, including:

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Rashmi Verma, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at HUGO BOSS
Joseph Nwosu, Co Lead of the Black at Experian Network (ERG) at Experian
Cecilia Weckstrom, Senior Global Director, Head of Diversity, Inclusion & People Innovation at LEGO Group
Michael Vermeersch, Digital Inclusion Lead & Chair, UK Disability ERG at Microsoft
Michael Anaman, Head of Service Delivery and Head of Inclusion at NOW TV
Putri Realita, Global Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Danone
Leslie Gray MBA, Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO at Mozilla
Abigail Wilmore , Chief People Officer at Stella McCartney

Become a show sponsor…

Join RW3, WorkJam, Personio and BiasProof in the movement for change. Becoming an official partner or exhibitor at INCLUSION 2021 will help raise your visibility, connect with your target audience, develop your talent pipeline and improve your profitability. Position your brand as a real leader in the global movement for D&I change in the workplace. Click here for more information.

We can’t wait to see you in October. Tickets are limited, so make sure to grab yours now before they run out.

Thank you to all our sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor

Culture Wizard by RW3 - Global Inclusion Experts

Gold Sponsor

WorkJam

Silver Sponsors

Personio - The HR Operating System
BIASPROOF

Partners

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Our Partner Charity

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Inclusion 2021 Summit – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

Don’t miss your chance to catch an exclusive panel discussion at INCLUSION 2021, the leading virtual global business festival dedicated to equity, diversity & inclusion in the workplace. OutBüro is a partner and will be hosting LGBTQ+ Inclusion break-out sessions and available in the main lobby for additional information and engagement.

Discussing Wellbeing in a Post-Pandemic World – Defining Expectations and Reprogramming Routines, Anna Mouchref, Leading Culture & Diversity, Siemens Digital Industries; Praveen Gopalan, Environmental Sustainability & Employee Engagement Programme Manager for BBC Studios and Dr. Shaun Davis, Global Director of Safety, Health, Wellbeing & Sustainability, Royal Mail will cover:

  • What impact has the pandemic had on employee wellbeing over the last year – can this be measured, and if so, how?
  • As many organisations move to a hybrid workforce model, what should be considered and implemented in terms of employee wellbeing?
  • What steps can and should leaders take to role-model behaviours, to promote a culture of wellbeing among their workforce?
  • Why is a more holistic relationship between work and life more beneficial and what has been the impact of the pandemic
  • How can you stay agile and review the approach to wellbeing in response to changing external factors?

Want to be part of this year’s conversation? Then what are you waiting for? Sign up now and claim your free pass to attend the fastest-growing virtual event in the industry – INCLUSION 2021.

Experience a packed agenda featuring the biggest names in DE&I, interactive workshops and roundtables, plenty of social activities and regular networking opportunities.

By attending, you will be able to:

  • Learn from in-depth D&I keynotes, case studies and panel discussions
  • Join interactive workshops and roundtables
  • Connect with essential D&I contacts at our online diversity exhibition
  • Grow your network during our INCLUSION social hour meetups
  • Discover how to support minorities, heal divides and increase staff unity

Hear from our incredible high profile line-up of 75+ expert speakers leading the charge for diversity, equity, and inclusion change in the workplace, including:

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Rashmi Verma, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at HUGO BOSS
Joseph Nwosu, Co Lead of the Black at Experian Network (ERG) at Experian
Cecilia Weckstrom, Senior Global Director, Head of Diversity, Inclusion & People Innovation at LEGO Group
Michael Vermeersch, Digital Inclusion Lead & Chair, UK Disability ERG at Microsoft
Michael Anaman, Head of Service Delivery and Head of Inclusion at NOW TV
Putri Realita, Global Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Danone
Leslie Gray MBA, Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO at Mozilla
Abigail Wilmore , Chief People Officer at Stella McCartney

Become a show sponsor…

Join RW3, WorkJam, Personio and BiasProof in the movement for change. Becoming an official partner or exhibitor at INCLUSION 2021 will help raise your visibility, connect with your target audience, develop your talent pipeline and improve your profitability. Position your brand as a real leader in the global movement for D&I change in the workplace. Click here for more information.

We can’t wait to see you in October. Tickets are limited, so make sure to grab yours now before they run out.

Thank you to all our sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor

Culture Wizard by RW3 - Global Inclusion Experts

Gold Sponsor

WorkJam

Silver Sponsors

Personio - The HR Operating System
BIASPROOF

Partners

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Our Partner Charity

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Dorsey Commits to Inclusion Blueprint

One of 50 Firms to “Do Something Hard” Actions to Improve Inclusion and Equity

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DEI–International law firm Dorsey & Whitney is pleased to announce that the Firm has committed to take one “Do Something Hard” action as part of the 2021 Inclusion Blueprint.

Dorsey is one of 50 law firms that are participating in the Inclusion Blueprint, a collaborative project between Diversity Lab and ChIPs. The project provides a first-of-its-kind tool to measure inclusion actions that law firms can and should employ—at both the leadership and practice group levels—to ensure that historically underrepresented lawyers have fair and equal access to quality work, influential sponsors and clients, and other opportunities.

The assessment includes three main categories for law firms to track, measure, and benchmark their diversity and inclusion efforts at the leadership and practice group levels: (1) current diversity representation thresholds and year-over-year progress; (2) ongoing inclusion practices and activities; and (3) a commitment to “hard” actions to be implemented over the next year.

The public commitments to “Do Something Hard” are a new addition to this year’s assessment. Following George Floyd’s murder in 2020, many law firms issued statements confirming their commitment to racial equality and ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly in the workplace and beyond. “Research shows that real change requires actions that are meaningful, sustained long term, and measurable—not just statements,” said Erin Hichman, Diversity Lab’s Director of Data Management. “The ‘Do Something Hard’ actions, when put in place by firm management and supported by all partners at the practice group level, signal that they are serious about and committed to making their own group’s systems more equitable.”

The actions at the Leadership level include: (1) 50 hours of billable credit for DEI contributions; (2) partner and/or practice group leader compensation linked to DEI; and (3) pay and origination credit equity gap analyses for partners.

The actions at the Practice Group level include: (1) matter credit for diverse lawyers for new and expanding work; (2) client team diversity and direct access; and (3) an Ally Action Pledge.

By committing to the first Leadership action, Dorsey will go beyond simply offering 50 hours of “billable credit” to lawyers for meaningful contributions to diversity and inclusion at the Firm and in the profession by tracking and measuring whether those hours are being used equally by various demographic populations and making changes to remedy unequal distribution across various demographic populations.

As part of their commitment to these actions, the participating firms’ leaders will report their progress to Diversity Lab and also participate in the 2022 Inclusion Blueprint to remain accountable to these actions.

Read more about Dorsey and the law firms that have publicly committed to implement the actions at the Leadership and Practice Group levels by January 2022.

“Dorsey knows that real change requires action, not just statements,” said Dorsey Managing Partner Bill Stoeri. “We believe that the ‘Do Something Hard’ actions will lead to improvements in how we operate our business and in how our policies and practices impact colleagues and clients. We are dedicated to improvement both inside and outside our Firm.”

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