Sessions
Concurrent Session
Winning Steps to Retain and Develop Diverse Early-Stage Professionals
Room: Summit 220
In-Person and Virtual
Tuesday 08/24/2021 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Competencies: Consultation, Leadership & Navigation
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how to center diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the development and retention of diverse early-stage professionals.
This highly interactive session will provide an overview of the national workforce and workplace landscape and highlight best practices to retain and develop diverse early-stage professionals. The session will highlight five key strategies organizations can implement to ensure they are centering DE&I as a forethought, rather than an afterthought throughout the employee life cycle. This session will focus exclusively on racial and gender diversity.
Learning Objectives:
- Take a deep dive into current trends impacting diverse populations within the workforce and workplace.
- Understand common challenges diverse early-stage populations face assimilating and navigating organizations.
- Discover how to create stronger support mechanisms throughout the employee life cycle.
- Explore what it takes to retain early-stage professionals in a highly competitive, ever-evolving environment.
