Inclusive Culture Matters

HERdacious

Jul 5 2021 • 38 mins

Leading with Inclusion

In this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Jashn Agrawal as she advocates for companies to lead with inclusive cultures, which will then garner them diverse talent. Oftentimes we hear the terms diversity and inclusion used interchangeably in DEI conversations; however, understanding the fundamental difference and interactions between the two is critical to cultivating a truly diverse and inclusive workplace. As an HR professional with a passion for inclusion-first policies, Jashn clarifies that inclusion goes beyond the numbers and focuses on nurturing appreciation for and amongst all employees. From acknowledging and addressing our unconscious bias to being consistent in our organizational core values, Jashn affirms that although inclusion is an extensive process, it’s nonetheless necessary to achieve an optimal workplace. As inclusive cultures become the norm, diverse talent often follows [and stays] of its own accord, thereby benefitting both the employers and the employees.

Host: Lorelei Gonzalez
Co-host: Jashn Agrawal, MBA

Jashn is an accomplished HR Leader with a strong track record of leading & supporting global teams for companies like IKEA, Burson-Marsteller, AMEX and GE. Her expertise lies in successfully leading organizational planning and development through strategic initiatives and programs. Jashn holds a double MBA in HR with the most recent one being from Cornell University’s International Labor Research (ILR) Institute. In her free time, Jashn loves to bury her nose in a non-fiction book, do yoga, or go for long walks.

Things you will learn in this episode (chapter markers available):

  • Diversity vs. Inclusion 2:55
  • Common challenges 6:00
  • Consistency is key 8:26
  • Gender-specific stereotypes be gone! 10:18
  • The harsh reality 17:20
  • Our unconscious biases 22:10
  • Strategize and prioritize 23:58
  • Tracking progress 27:38
  • Femme fact: Deborah Sampson 31:30

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