While some organizations have made strides in increasing the diversity in hiring, they are often at a loss when it comes to retaining people from diverse backgrounds. Why is this? Science says, a question of belonging and inclusion. Often, people who are underrepresented in an organization do not see others who look like them and pick up on cues in the workplace that suggest that maybe they don’t belong there. This can lead them to question whether they “fit” with the company culture, even if they are high performers. They might not feel included or respected as individuals and they may have trouble finding community and mentorship. Feeling included and like you belong at work is fundamental to well-being, performance, and retention. You will:
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Lauren Aguilar
partner
Paradigm
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Lauren Aguilar, PhD—partner at Paradigm—is one of the world’s foremost scientific experts on diversity and inclusion. She specializes in translating science into practical strategies that organizations and individuals can use to cultivate more diverse and inclusive workplaces. She examines how people work together in communities—how they communicate and connect with others, and how they see themselves “fitting in” at work. Her research demonstrates how to create a sense of belonging for all individuals in an organization.
Lauren got her PhD in social psychology at Columbia University and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Clayman Institute for Gender Research and the Department of Psychology at Stanford University.
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Lenora Billings-Harris
diversity strategist
Excel Development Systems, Inc.
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A diversity strategist and author. With more than twenty five years of experience in the public and private sectors, she has developed a unique way of presenting sensitive topics in a fun, thought-provoking and non-judgmental way. Her interactive style and immediately applicable "how tos" have inspired clients to invite her back again and again. She designs and delivers presentations that help facilitate diversity initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, government agencies and educational institutions.