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In the light of International Women's Day, HR Metrics proudly hosted the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) Awards & Conference on March 5, 2024. 🌍 GDEIB serves as a beacon for organizations worldwide, offering invaluable standards to guide diversity and inclusion efforts. We were truly privileged to welcome our guest of honor, Conrad Tribble, US Consul General Karachi, grace the occasion and share invaluable insights on DEI principles. Conrad's emphasis on the business case for diversity and inclusion resonated deeply with the audience. He highlighted the significance of DEI efforts in driving business success and stressed the importance of making information and decision-making processes accessible to all individuals, irrespective of background or ability. Conrad's remarks underscored the essence of inclusivity, touching upon the vital aspect of accessibility and its role in creating environments where everyone can thrive. His thoughtful commentary served as a reminder of the ongoing journey towards building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces globally. Let's hear more as we take a glimpse into that memorable moment: Stay tuned for more highlights from this impactful gathering, as we continue our journey towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive future! For more information, visit us at https://lnkd.in/dezxW5sz #GDEIAwards2024 #ConradTribble #DiversityandInclusion #InclusionMatters #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #GDEIB #DEIAwards #Empowerment #RepresentationMatters #WorkplaceDiversity #InclusiveLeadership #HRMetrics

Here are 3 areas HR teams can focus on as they work to support women’s career progression to address stagnating female representation in US C-suites. #csuite #leadership #women #HR #journeycounts #thejourneycounts #LearningGuidanceGreatness

While the rate of women joining the workforce in Malta has risen significantly over the past two decades there are still a number of factors holding women back. By implementing these five practices, companies can ensure that they retain, support and empower their female talent, creating a more equal workplace. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTM3t4Np Need help assessing your current People & Culture strategy? The Change Agent is here to help. Get in touch for HR and Business Consultancy today! 🌐 www.thechangeagent.eu 📧 info@thechangeagent.eu #TheChangeAgent #HumanResources #WomenatWork #FemaleEmpowerment #WomenEmpowerment #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #leadershiptraining #leadershipskills #Onboarding #Recruitment

In the recent edition, The Most Visionary Women Leaders in HR 2024, Women World Magazine gladly features Ellis Laura Griffith, PhD, Global Chief People Officer, ERM, along with several other dynamic women leaders in human resource field making the difference. Read More: https://cutt.ly/dwBnv3QA #womenleaders #womeninbusiness #womenbusinessleaders #businesssustainability #sustainability #SustainabilityInBusiness #businesssuccess #businessgrowth #businessmagazine

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Here are 3 areas HR teams can focus on as they work to support women’s career progression to address stagnating female representation in US C-suites. #csuite #leadership #women #HR #journeycounts #thejourneycounts #LearningGuidanceGreatness

Calling all Chief X Officers... I recently came across an article interviewing the Global Chief People Officer for ERM, Ellis Laura Griffith, PhD and thought to share some great leadership nuggets. What particularly resonated with me were the narratives around Empowering a workforce: - to be vulnerable - to feel psychologically safe - to be okay with admitting "I don't know" - to be committed to tangible yet aspirational DEIB initiatives - to be an industry leader who can "walk the talk" and practice what they preach - to knowing the importance and impact of a coaching culture I work with many of you and know how these transformative times have impacted your workforce, from your senior leaders all the way to your frontlines. Where companies see the most success commercially (smashing revenue targets, continuously introducing new innovations, increases in stock prices, etc), they do so by having established a sustainable human-centric strategy to empower their people. The best in the business are able to try, test and learn quickly - tying outcomes directly to their strategy and getting buy-in and feedback from their peers. #csuite #chiefpeopleofficer #chiefhumanresourcesofficer #chiefexecutiveofficer #chiefofstaff #chieffinancialofficer #chiefmarketingofficer #chieflearningofficer #chiefoperatingofficer #chieftechnologyofficer #leadershipculture #culture #peopleandculture

A full on day yesterday at the Chartered Management Institute #CMIWomenConference followed by the launch of Encompass Equality latest research into what factors influence the retention of women. Lovely to meet so many brilliant people and have some fascinating conversations. A fantastic line up of speakers at the CMI Women Conference. Thanks Joy Burnford for the invitation. Biggest takeaways: 💡 All speakers seemed to agree that diverse and inclusive organisations make for better performing businesses and happier, loyal employees. Unfortunately it seems businesses can only be persuaded to invest resources in DE&I and wellbeing initiatives if it’s first demonstrated to improve the bottom line. I think it’s frankly messed up that many businesses (which are only in existence by virtue of the people that work there) only seem to care about looking after their people if it will put more cold hard cash in their pockets. But hey, that’s the world we’ve created 🤷♀️ Happily, we heard from many businesses today that see it differently. 💡Edwina Dunn OBE highlighting the power of the “Invisible Pound” - women make up 51% of the population but control 70% of global GDP! 💡Syreeta Brown, Chartered FCIPD was a breath of fresh air sharing that #diversity (or #representation as she prefers to call it) and #inclusion doesn’t have to be complicated. Let’s ditch all the labels and just invite people to share their needs (and obviously listen with curiosity and empathy) 💡Dr Heather Melville, OBE CCMI warned that DE&I recruitment initiatives are all well and good but unless you have an inclusive environment and culture, that talent won’t stay. DE&I should be on the agenda of every board meeting. 💡Lorna Hinds-Sotomey stated that one of the most important factors for creating a culture of inclusivity is having leadership that openly communicates authentically and listens to their employees Which pretty much sums up the theme for me for both of yesterday’s events: ⚠️ one of the biggest barriers to organisations recruiting and retaining diverse and representational talent and creating supportive creative cultures is many managers and senior leaders are ill-equipped with the communication and listening skills required to successfully meet their team’s needs. Many managers have risen through the ranks based on technical expertise but have not been furnished with the people skills required to successfully manage and care for teams. And that is the role of management - to care for and support the individuals they are responsible for. If you or your organisation could benefit from support or advice in this area, do get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.

Speaking to Business World, our CHRO Ruchira Bhardwaja discusses the persistent underrepresentation of women in CHRO roles across various industries, despite significant strides in workplace equality over the past few years. Read the insightful article that explores a three-pronged approach to nurturing women leaders, focusing on individual roles and personal growth, support from fellow women leaders and strategic organisational initiatives.   https://lnkd.in/g_yrW46j  

Hey SME & MSME, Great News! Women on Boards by 2025—But What Is Real Diversity & Inclusion? 🤔 A SME owner recently told me, “I prefer working with women over men. I like diversity.” 👊 But that’s not quite what it really means… 🙆♀️ True diversity and inclusion is about creating a workplace where people from all backgrounds 💃 Feel Valued, Heard, and Respected. 🤟💕 Harvard research has talked about the real benefits: 35% higher performance for diverse teams 👈 20% boost in innovation for inclusive cultures 👈 Here’s what I’ve found works best: ✒ Hire beyond gender: Look for a mix of cultural and experiential backgrounds to bring in fresh ideas. This boosts creativity and innovation. ✒ Involve all voices: Many skip involving middle management in decision-making. When I encouraged this change, the results were game-changing—better decisions and more engaged teams. ✒ Value different perspectives: Don't just recognize efforts; reward in ways that truly motivate your team. Small changes, big impact! As a woman, I’m proud of the new UAE mandate for women on boards by 2025. 💃💃 It’s a step forward, but let’s remember—diversity and inclusion is more than just ticking boxes. ✔ ✔ Let's see some comments below 👇 __________________________ If we haven’t connected yet, I’m Vandana, a holistic HR consultant specializing in building revenue-driving teams through customized HR and training solutions. Let’s transform your goals into reality! 💼🚀 https://lnkd.in/d7BYUAFM