Diversity & Inclusion: Saying Quiet Things out Loud

<p>In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Kalifa Oliver, Global Head of People Listening, Research, and Insights WPP.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thanks to 365Talents for supporting the show!</strong></p><p>Download their free E-Book to learn how data can help your organisation effectively address three strategic HR Challenges: https://bit.ly/3keychallenges</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode highlights</strong></p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>03:32 - Tell us more about WPP</p><p>05:35 - How would you describe your role as Global Head of Listening?</p><p>09:28 - How data is improving their employee experience</p><p>12:47 - Why diversity and Inclusion needs to be reframed</p><p>16:18 - Never underestimate an employees influence on the business</p><p>18:38 - What it's like being a minority leader in analytics</p><p>20:47 - Dealing with others feeling intimidated</p><p>23:37 - Why we need to say quiet things, out loud</p><p>27:28 - Is unconscious bias training as effective as we think?</p><p>30:37 - Are current efforts shifting the needle on inclusion?</p><p>32:55 - Is D&amp;I a project?; High turnover and awards</p><p>35:01 - Advice for Kalifa's younger self</p><p>28:29 - Why we need to operate from a place of discomfort</p><p>41:17 - HR Leaders Quick Fire Round</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcast</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>