DEI Made Easy Show

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S6E8- DEI In the News

2023-11-2718:45

Some DEI initiatives were under fire in the news and in this episode, Dr. Brandi reviews some of them, including some lawsuits on diversity pledges, ESG and reacts on it. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S6E7- It’s Okay to take a DEI Break

2023-11-2014:51

Companies with DEI initiatives may or may not decide to remove these programs as they see fit but it can also be better to take a strategic break and evaluation. Check out this episode on why a break on DEI programs can be useful to your company. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S6E6- Tell Me You Don’t Care About DEI Without Telling Me...

2023-11-1317:19

DEI initiatives had been scrapped from some companies and organizations, DEI jobs including Chief Diversity Officers are left vacant either from getting fired or resignations. It could be a case of just doing performative DEI because it was a trendy bandwagon and now losing its steam. In this episode, Dr. Brandi talks about her top 5 actions that screams You Don’t Care About DEI. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S6E5- DEI in the News

2023-11-0617:25

Some DEI initiatives were under fire in the news and in this episode, Dr. Brandi reviews some of them, including some involving a department store chain and reacts on it. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S6E4- Help! HR Thinks They’re DEI Experts

2023-10-3015:38

In this episode, Dr. Brandi tackles a question regarding a company starting DEI initiatives but seems to be handing it over to HR that could DIY DEI. Should DEI be handled by HR or should it be with DEI experts? Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S6E3- I Hate Being the Head of DEI

2023-10-2320:32

Trends come and go, popularity changes as time goes by. DEI has become one the trends that peaked at that one time and is starting to die out because its novelty has passed but its actual purpose has not been fully realized and left alone. Being a DEI officer in a company now seems to be a bad idea but is the idea of DEI really that bad? Find out in this episode. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S6E2- The Case of the Missing Data

2023-10-1617:47

In this episode, Dr. Brandi takes time to answer a question about survey results that are neither released to the public nor released in full and company leadership seems to be putting a roadblock on DE&I efforts. Check out how to fix this if your company is experiencing the same thing. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S6E1- Help, No One Completes Our Surveys

2023-10-1616:00

Ignite Workplace Unity Show’s new season opens with a new Q&A with Dr. Brandi. Are monthly pulse checks or surveys good for the company or not? What needs to be done when the surveys are submitted without being answered? Tune in to find out more! Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S5E8- Top 5 Red Flags of DEI Consultants

2023-09-1822:15

Companies and organizations hire DEI consultants to take care of their DEI initiatives. However, not all DEI consultants can get the work done. In this episode, take a look at the top 5 red flags that you should be aware of when you are hiring or have hired DEI consultants for your organization. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Find more DEI programs from Calling All Allies Project Submit podcast questions to: team@callingallallies.com Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S5E7- The DEI Divide

2023-09-1117:15

This Q&A episode poses legitimate concerns about establishing DEI initiatives which result in the workplace getting divided due to hyper focusing on differences instead of forging unity. Find out what can be done to avoid division and to continue having a positive working relationship. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Find more DEI programs from Calling All Allies Project Submit podcast questions to: team@callingallallies.com Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S5E6- Top 5 Low-Impact DEI Strategies

2023-09-0427:31

In this episode, we take a look at the top 5 low-impact DEI strategies that are being pushed to companies and organizations to utilize on their DEI initiatives. Some are a little difficult to execute and some do not move the needle to the positive direction. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Find more DEI programs from Calling All Allies Project Submit podcast questions to: team@callingallallies.com Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S5E5- Diversity Recruiting Missteps

2023-08-2817:33

In this episode, a HR Hiring Associate is concerned with Token Hiring that may be happening in their company since there are no policies and procedures in place for their diversity hiring. What considerations should be set in place when doing the hiring procedures for diversity? Find out what and more in the episode. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Find more DEI programs from Calling All Allies Project Submit podcast questions to: team@callingallallies.com Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S5E4- No One Cares About Our Committee Anymore

2023-08-2117:22

After a warm reception for DEI initiatives from the company, a DEI committee notices changes as time has passed that the interest is waning. Are their initiatives still welcome or are they needing changes to fit the times? Find out in this episode of the Ignite Workplace Unity Show. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Find more DEI programs from Calling All Allies Project Submit podcast questions to: team@callingallallies.com Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S5E3- Help, We’ve Gotten Into a Gender Bender

2023-08-1427:40

An HR officer is facing a predicament on imposing sexual harassment sanctions that may violate LGBT norms but also has to consider inclusivity, going beyond what the current policies and procedures in place for the company. Should the rules be changed or should they stay and be implemented? Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Find more DEI programs from Calling All Allies Project Submit podcast questions to: team@callingallallies.com Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S5E2- Confessions of a Chief Diversity Officer

2023-08-0718:30

In this episode, a Chief Diversity Officer has a dilemma of how to implement DEI initiatives when he is expected to work on these on his own. Would he be able to do it or would there be a work around for this daunting task? Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Find more DEI programs from Calling All Allies Project Submit podcast questions to: team@callingallallies.com Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S5E1- Dealing with DEI Dictators

2023-07-3119:38

DEI initiatives often have gatekeepers that think their perspective of DEI is the only way to implement DEI. These are the DEI police, but when they become too much and they do everything in their power to impose sanctions for every infringed DEI initiative and force everyone to follow, they become DEI dictators. Find out how to deal with them in this episode. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Find more DEI programs from Calling All Allies Project Submit podcast questions to: team@callingallallies.com Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S4E8 All Things ERG with Maceo Owens

2023-07-2417:29

ERG Homegirl Maceo Owens joins Dr. Brandi as they talk about mustering the courage to make the change, the ERG structure and the struggles ERG leaders have with leadership. Connect with Maceo on LinkedIn Visit her website: www.theergmovement.com Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Find more DEI programs from Calling All Allies Project Submit podcast questions to: team@callingallallies.com Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S4E7 Team Building Gone Wrong

2023-07-1716:24

Team building activities and competitions could help companies in solidifying employee camaraderie but sometimes it could also lead to conflict. Is there a way to balance it so that division among company members can be avoided? Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Find more DEI programs from Calling All Allies Project Submit podcast questions to: team@callingallallies.com Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S4E6 Putting Bullying On Blast

2023-07-1020:08

Bullying can easily disrupt workplace unity especially if the confidence of the bully stems from a friend in high places. How would you deal with bullying in the workplace and how can it stop? Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Find more DEI programs from Calling All Allies Project Submit podcast questions to: team@callingallallies.com Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

S4E5 Sorry, Not Sorry But We Need to Subtract The Celebrations

2023-07-0319:56

Employees and staff may have issues with too many events happening that could slow down their productivity especially if their participation and attendance is mandatory. Is there a win-win situation where both needs of management and employees are met? Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find more DEI related content by visiting the DEI Made Easy website Find more DEI programs from Calling All Allies Project Submit podcast questions to: team@callingallallies.com Ignite Workplace Unity Podcast on Other Platforms IWU Podcast on Spotify IWU Podcast on iTunes IWU Podcast on iHeart

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