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When it comes to hiring top talent at Degreed, Chief Transformation Officer Janice Robinson Burns says educational background isn’t a key consideration. Instead, the company’s skills-based hiring paradigm accounts for one’s power skills, functional skills, and hot skills. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gzbyPivX

Recruiting high-potential talent and creating leadership development opportunities drive the future success of your organization. Phil Rhodes, Head of Learning & Leadership Development at WM and Learning & Development Think Tank Member, explains how here: https://lnkd.in/gfkQEVnt

Looking for the best #DEI books? We asked global DEI leaders for their must-have book recommendations when it comes to DEI books for the workplace and beyond. https://lnkd.in/gbzpPxyF Donald Thompson, CDE® - The Diversity Movement, Abby Hollern - Guild, Malaika Marable Serrano, PhD - Guild, Rachel W. - The Motley Fool, Juan Suarez - Southwest Airlines, Anna Budden - JLR, Dr. Laura Methot - I&D 101, Dr. Paul R. Johnson - Seattle Symphony, Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey - Element of Inclusion, Zack Rubinstein - Expedia Group, Raven Solomon, Karen Perham-Lippman MS, CAGS, CDP (Certified Diversity Professional)

Members of the L&D Think Tank recently weighed in on the best advice they’ve received. Here’s what Susan Justus, VP and Head of Learning and Development at The New York Times, had to say. Check out more insights from the other members featured in this article here: https://lnkd.in/gEFJE9sT

We just shared this fresh roundup of news about top DEI leaders across the country on our website! Discover peers taking on big new roles, winning awards, and earning media coverage for DEI initiatives. Among the DEI leaders making news this week: -Camie Shelmire Joins Coalfire as Chief People Officer, Will Lead DEI Efforts -The University of Pennsylvania Appoints Taunita Stephenson, MBA as Head of DEIB -Terilyn Juarez Monroe to Oversee DEI as Chief People Officer at Guardant Health -Baker Tilly’s CDO Shane L. L. Talks DEI in Health Care -Nina Faber Named Chair for Manufacturers Alliance’s Diversity and Inclusion Council -Allison Green Johnson Celebrates as Lincoln Financial Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies Read all of the headlines we just added to #DEINews here: https://lnkd.in/eDFVR5mp

These chief diversity officers and other DEI leaders at some of America’s largest transportation companies have earned large follower counts by sharing frequent, valuable insights. https://lnkd.in/gsJC-aZS Darrell Ford, Jessica Muench, Sara Liang Bowen

Whether you’re seeking insights into the latest climate tech or clean tech trends or you’re an ag tech innovator looking to build relationships at different levels of the agricultural supply chain, consider adding these sustainability conferences to your 2024 schedule. https://lnkd.in/eBXVhfhM

These chief diversity officers and other DEI leaders at some of America’s largest accommodation services companies have earned large follower counts by sharing frequent, valuable insights. https://lnkd.in/giH5HzVp Lisa V Chang, Reginald J. Miller, Ekpedeme "Pamay" M. Bassey, Tawanda S., Sarah King, Tina Bigalke, Adrienne Trimble, Denise Naguib, Henry Ford Jones

What’s the difference between net zero and decarbonization? And what are scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions? Understanding these sustainability words and terms is essential for any sustainability professional. https://lnkd.in/gTNVwr86

These chief diversity officers and other DEI leaders at some of America’s largest professional services firms have earned large follower counts by sharing frequent, valuable insights. https://lnkd.in/gFCcs6WQ Dr. Lisa Toppin, Traci Wade (she, her, hers), Randall M. Tucker, Paula Gómez Pinzón, SMITA PILLAI, Carla Grant Pickens (she/her), Beck Bailey, Sheree Haggan (she/her), Natalie R. Williams, Sarah Hodkinson, Michelle Gethers, Shannon Thyme Klinger