How Global Brands Manage Successful DEI Programs (an Interview with Lauren Guthrie)

<p>In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, David is joined by Lauren Guthrie, Vice President of Global Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Action (IDEA) and Talent Development at VF Corporation.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Responsible for the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Action of multiple brands under the VF Corporation umbrella, Lauren brings a unique perspective to the conversation as she works with various brands, set with their own cultures, consumer bases and values.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This conversation will cover:&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>- The additional "Action" pillar to the IDEA strategy and how VF Corporation is embedding equity within its culture and brands&nbsp;</p><p>- How she leverages data to identify areas for improvement and addresses the challenges of tailoring solutions to each brand's unique operating agenda and consumer base&nbsp;</p><p>- How recent black swan events such as the pandemic have changed the way VF Corporation approaches Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Action with their brands&nbsp;</p><p>- How VF Corporation measures the effectiveness and impact of their IDEA initiatives, including the effect on consumer and talent retention&nbsp;</p><p>- Advice on how to create a leader-led strategy where IDEA is not just owned by a team, but the whole organization&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Support from this podcast comes from Orgvue. You can learn more by visiting: <a href="https://www.orgvue.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.orgvue.com/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>