7/13/18 D IV ERSIT Y & IN C LU SIO N Jill Ripper D irector , T alent Acquisition H OW D O YO U D EFIN E D IVERSITY & IN C LU SIO N ? DEFINITION “W hen it com es to defining diversity & inclusion at w ork, the generation gap betw een boom ers, gen-X ers, and m illennials is m ore like a grow ing trench… ” “M illennials view diversity as the blending of different backgrounds, experiences, & perspectives w ithin a team , w hich is know n as cognitive diversity .” C r e d it : L y d ia D is h m a n , F a s t C o m p a n y a r ic t le 1
7/13/18 WHA T DOES THE NEW GEN THINK? • D iversity is a blending of different backgrounds, experiences, & perspectives w ithin a team • It is described as unique traits to overcom e challenges & achieve business goals • Inclusion is to support a collaborative environm ent that values open participation from individuals w ith different ideas & perspectives having a positive im pact on business • Both are critical for innovation • Increases team w ork • Leads to a transparent, com m unicative, & engaging organization HOW DOES THIS COMPARE TO PREVIOUS GENS? • Previous gens view diversity as a representation of fairness & protection to all, regardless of race, sex, gender , religion, or ethnicity . • Inclusion is defined as a business environm ent that integrates individuals of all dem ographics into one w orkplace • It’s just the right thing to do! ROUNDT ABLE DISCUSSION • W hat student groups do you target on-cam pus to im pact diversity in your org? • W hat does your organization do to attract & hire from diverse groups? • D oes your organization participate in diversity-focused national conferences or associations & if so, w hich ones? • W hat is the m ost creative w ay your program has attracted diversity candidates? 2
7/13/18 NEXT STEPS W ho are your key stakeholders? W hat 3 things are you going to propose to be im plem ented? W hat is the tim eline for execution? 3
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