
Talkin' Talent with Cordia's Sam McCarthy
Talkin’ Talent is an HR podcast focused on sharing stories from professionals working in human resource roles at all levels and career stages. Hosted by Cordia Resources’ Managing Director, Human Resources Practice, and professional recruiter, Sam McCarthy, you will hear personal interview stories as he delves into topics that include how to get into HR, career moves, personal and professional challenges, recruiting trends, and many others.
Talkin' Talent with Cordia's Sam McCarthy
DE&I in the Workplace: Strategies for Success
In this episode of Talkin' Talent, host Sam McCarthy interviews Cynthia Daniel, the Diversity and Culture Leader at Cherry Bekaert. They discuss the evolution of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace, particularly since Cynthia joined the Firm in 2021.
Cynthia shares her journey into HR, highlighting the importance of creating inclusive spaces through initiatives like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and "Green Table Talks." They discuss common misconceptions surrounding DE&I, the integration of DE&I within HR functions and how organizations can navigate changing laws and societal attitudes toward diversity.
This episode covers:
- The broad scope of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Strategies for initiating DE&I programs in smaller organizations
- The importance of creating spaces for fostering inclusivity and open dialogue within an organization
- Navigating DE&I discussion and proposals with leadership
- Common misconceptions about DE&I