The Power of Data in the DEI Ecosystem
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For today’s business leaders, evolving and maintaining effective and responsible DEI practices is more than tables stakes in attracting top talent – it’s part of a broader economic ecosystem. When organizations can embed inclusive talent practices into the flow of work, the net effect is a win for the business, and when done well, it’s a boom for the economy. At the same time, HR leaders have the power to influence the worker experience in more profound ways than ever before, and for the first time, there’s a way to measure that impact. This session looks at the power of data to improve DEI outcomes and examines a new metric to better understand the value of HR on businesses and their people.
Learning Objectives:
- How high engagement with HR impacts retention and performance for diverse talent.
- The key things HR leaders can do to create more impactful engagement and genuine value in the hearts and minds of employees.
- Using technology to enable HR engagement, not replace it.
Bob Lockett
Bob is currently the Chief Diversity and Talent Officer at ADP. In this role, Bob is accountable for the Diversity, Corporate Social Responsibility and Talent strategy. Bob is passionate about ensuring that our workforce is reflective of the communities in which we live and the clients we serve. Additionally, he is an advocate for parity in leadership levels for all ADP population segments.
Prior to his role expansion, Bob was the Chief Talent Officer. He joined ADP in 2016 as the Head of Human Resources/Division Vice President for Small Business Solutions & HR Outsourcing business units. Bob’s corporate career spans over 20 years with several top tier companies. Prior to ADP, Bob was the Senior Vice President/Head of Human Resources at Harland Clarke; Vice President, Talent Management at First Data; HR Executive at USAA; Director, Human Resources at Limited Brands (Bath& Body Works, Express); Director, Player Services at Harrah’s Casino; Senior Group Manager, HR at Frito Lay, and Executive Senior Partner at The Lucas Group. He has led multiple HR Centers of Excellence (Diversity & Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Relations and HR Business Partners) throughout his career.
Prior to his corporate career, Bob served as a field artillery officer in the US Army for 9 years. He commanded an artillery unit in Germany and is a Desert Storm veteran.
Bob is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned a MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Bob sits on the board of directors for the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, is a member of the Diversity HR50, coaches little league football, is a lifetime member of the VFW, The American Legion, and the National Black MBA Association.