SXSW 2019
PMS: Pale, Male and Stale in an Old Guard Industry
Description:
Does your company suffer from PMS: pale, male and stale? “Diversity” and “Inclusion” are popular buzzwords, but talking about an issue isn’t the same as solving it. When it comes to the problematic lack of diversity plaguing workforces, few industries are more entrenched than insurance.
This panel doesn’t just pay lip service to D&I, but offers a practical case study of how one company in such an entrenched industry – NFP – is innovating to address these challenges head-on. Chief HR Officer Kim Davis provides context while moderating a panel of experts from McKinsey & Company, GenHERation and Year Up, each currently partnering with NFP to build a more diverse workforce, foster a more inclusive culture, and invest in leadership among workers from communities outside the “old guard.”
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Takeaways
- Data: What’s the makeup of your employee base? Research informs planning: goal-setting, making a business case and establishing accountability.
- Top-Down: Executive commitment is critical to engage employees, confront bias and foster inclusion. Be honest about what works, adjust when necessary.
- Talent: Balance internal and external focus in recruiting and development. Engage genuinely with talent from underrepresented communities.
Speakers
- Kim Davis, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer , NFP
- Katlyn Grasso, CEO, GenHERation
- Ty Nguyen, Director, National Accounts, Year Up
- Lareina Yee, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company Inc.
Organizer
Carolina Castano, Dir of PR & Communications, NFP
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