The question “Does DEIB Need a Reset?” is broad with many possible answers depending on one’s perspective and experience. We didn’t expect to come away from one hour-long discussion with a concrete answer. Our roundtable provided a cadre of DEIB practitioners a place to bravely share their “why” as well as their hopes for the future of DEIB.

Unicorn employees can be the backbone of innovation, a driving force behind success, and a secret weapon for any organization. But what exactly makes these employees so special, and how can leaders identify, retain, and leverage their potential?

Misalignment, or a lack of agreement, among the team regarding the characteristics, values, skills, and behaviors desired in a new leader, can result in long-lasting negative impacts to the organization. All the stakeholders involved in the hiring process need to be fully aligned on the expectations, goals, and cultural fit criteria involved in the hiring process.

Our leadership team was on the ground, joining sessions and networking but always listening to what was on people’s minds. Below is a small snapshot of their takeaways.

In an era where connectivity knows no bounds, the lines between work and personal life have become increasingly blurred. The prevalence of connecting chat apps to our personal phones and committing to remote work arrangements has made it all too easy for employers to reach their employees at any time.