Embedding Equity, Inclusion & Belonging into the Core Business Strategy
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Equity, Inclusion and Belonging is not just an HR function, but rather a growth enabler for business and people. To drive sustainable and positive systemic and cultural impact, EI&B needs to be core to the enterprise-wide strategy. It should be woven into the baseline, starting with business objectives. When done right, EI&B fuels an innovative and authentic workforce, bolsters hiring and retention, fosters consumer connections and ultimately drives growth.
Learning Objectives:
- What EI&B can mean for your bottom line, and how to incorporate the right objectives in your business strategy.
- The role of EI&B across a variety of business functions – from marketing to finance.
- How creating a more inclusive approach to hiring leads to stronger candidates, diversity of ideas and insights, and enhanced creativity and innovation.
- Why employees want to work for - and stay at - companies that prioritize EI&B, supporting retention, engagement and trust in their employer.
- When a company prioritizes EI&B, it not only meets the growing demands of consumers, but it builds increased cultural competence and will allow the brand to connect more authentically with diverse audiences.
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Katrina Thornton
Katrina “KT” Thornton is Taco Bell’s first-ever Chief Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Officer. Since joining Taco Bell in October 2021, KT has been energetically leading Taco Bell’s efforts in advancing Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (EI&B). She leads with the belief that EI&B needs to be woven into the business strategy and rooted in action. She is leading Taco Bell’s equity evolution with over 15 years of experience. Before her time at Taco Bell, KT spent her career with Kellogg’s, Sears Holdings Corporation, and Target Corporation in multiple HR leadership assignments.
Jonathan Jordan
Jonathan “JJ” Jordan is a left and right-brained thinker specializing in using art and science to help shift stakeholder mindsets and behaviors. Over the span of his career, he has supported over 90 companies with communications strategy, corporate advisory, employee engagement, business transformation, crisis, DEI Advisory, M&A communications, and leading integrated marketing campaigns.
Joelle Martinez
Joelle is a highly respected and accomplished executive, strategist, speaker, and facilitator who has earned national recognition. Prior to launching the LLI, she had a 15-year career crafting impactful strategies for communication, business development, and public affairs across private and public sectors. Joelle's areas of expertise include Neuroleadership, Latino identity, civic engagement, demographic shifts, and workplace diversity and inclusion. Notably, Joelle has made significant contributions to various community and business organizations, actively serving on the Hispanic Advisory Council for Coca-Cola, multiple non-profit boards, for-profit advisory committees, and executive committees.
Vu H. Pham, Ph.D.
As the CEO of Spectrum Knowledge & Chair of Elevate, Vu H. Pham, Ph.D., works with hundreds of organizations from the Fortune 500 to major federal government and international non-profit agencies. Elevate is a multi-university partnership with the UC Office of the President—MESA. He heads several communities of practice with ERGs and Executive-level mastermind groups and has taught Executive Education and leadership at UCLA, UC San Diego, and UC Irvine.
Dr. Pham's work has been featured on national and international multimedia, such as CNN, MSNBC, the Associated Press, Forbes, Voice of America, Los Angeles Times, KSCI International Television, Strategic Innovators, Asian Week and Radio Free Asia. He has given numerous keynote speeches internationally and has written many publications. He has helped generate over a million dollars for non-profit groups and donates many hours to them.