Summary:

In this episode, Dr. Jim interviews Jestina Vichorek, the Assistant Vice President at Lake Superior College, about the importance of embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into the employee lifecycle. Jestina shares her insights on building an employer of choice and creating an elite team by shifting the mindset from transactional HR activities to a customer and employee-centric approach. She discusses the challenges of working in a union environment and the adjustments she had to make as an HR leader. Jestina also highlights the significance of incorporating equity and inclusion into the college's mission, vision, and values, as well as the steps taken to embed DEI principles into recruitment and hiring practices.

Key Takeaways:

Building an employer of choice requires a shift in mindset towards a customer and employee-centric approach.

In a union environment, HR leaders need to navigate collective bargaining agreements and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Incorporating equity and inclusion into the employee lifecycle is crucial for creating a supportive and inclusive environment.

Language matters in job postings and position descriptions, and it is important to use inclusive language and eliminate barriers for diverse candidates.

Root cause analysis is essential to identify and address biases and barriers in the hiring process.

Chapters:

00:04:00 The challenge of navigating different collective bargaining agreements and ensuring compliance

00:07:00 Incorporating Equity 2030 goals into HR processes and the employee life cycle

00:09:00 Examples of embedding equity and inclusion in recruitment and hiring practices

00:13:00 Creating a safe and inclusive environment through day-to-day actions and conversations

17:00 Recognizing and challenging personal biases

23:00 Steps for organizations to embed DEI principles in the employee lifecycle

Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Jestina Vichorek: linkedin.com/in/jestina-vichorek-1a637753

Music Credit: winning elevation - Hot_Dope

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