Description:
Want to improve productivity, reduce costs, decrease turnover, enhance problem-solving skills and innovation, and increase overall profitability? Of course, you do! Discover how DEI can help. Now is the time to turn up the dial on your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices. This session will highlight best practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, including critical recruitment and retention strategies. Our DEI discussion will:
- Look at what sets an organization apart and what organizations desire from a strong DEI initiative.
- Learn through the wins and “aha” moments of organizations on their DEI journey.
- Examine steps in the recruiting process where unconscious bias may be at play.
Speaker:
Denise Jamison, SHPR
Bio:
In her 20+ years, Denise has learned that “what you do is what counts” and has made the above quote a mainstay in her learning and development strategy. “Patience” is the word that has been used to describe Denise. Denise brings her experience as a high school teacher in the Minneapolis Public Schools, a post-secondary teacher in the cosmetology trade industry, and presenting and facilitating large groups around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy and implementation. Denise is known for bringing her wit, approachable personality and seasoned perspective to every learning environment.
Master’s degree in Human Relations – Diversity, Equity & Social Justice, University of Oklahoma, Tulsa
Post-Baccalaureate, University of Minnesota, Innovations in Multi-Cultural Teaching and Learning in Diverse Contexts, Twin Cities, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts degree, Augsburg College, Economics and Business Administration, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Location: MRA,
Adress: 5980 Golden Hills Drive, Golden Valley, MN 55416
Time:
7:30 – 8:00 AM Networking
8:00 – 9:30 AM Welcome, Speaker & Announcements
9:30 – 10:00 AM Optional Roundtable
To Register: Log into www.swmhra.org and click “Events”. Note: You must be a SWMHRA member to attend
Bookings
You MUST include the following information for all attendees to ensure your spot is reserved:
- Is the attendee a member of SWMHRA or a guest?
- The name of the member or guest.
- The employer of the member or guest.
- The job title of the member or guest.
Note that we do not allow HR vendors or consultants to attend meetings.