Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) are no longer just buzzwords; they are the cornerstones of thriving workplaces. Organizations that prioritize DEIB experience a number of benefits. Diverse teams bring together a rich mix of ideas and perspectives, leading to greater creativity and innovative problem solving. When employees feel valued and included, they are more engaged in their work, which translates into higher productivity and retention rates. In addition, a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances an organization’s ability to engage with its diverse customer base, fostering a better understanding of the market and customer relationships. However, a **2022 Workplace DEI** **report by Culture Amp** revealed that even though many organizations have committed to DEIB, few have yet to make any meaningful progress. Approximately 81 percent of survey respondents (who are composed of HR leaders and DEIB practitioners) reported that they believe DEIB initiatives are beneficial to their organization, but only 34 percent of respondents reported having enough resources to support their DEIB initiatives.

## A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE hosted by Workplace Options Oct 24 | 9 am -12 pm EST

## WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

- Workplace Options’ DEIB strategic roadmap  
  
- Best practices to implement DEIB strategies  
- How to build an employee journey that incorporates DEIB within organizational policies  
- Trends and insights into the DEIB landscape from an organizational and individual perspective

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## Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging

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### SCHEDULE

**9:00 - 9:15**  
OPENING REMARKS  
- Alan King

**9:15 - 9:45**  
Navigating the DEIB Landscape  
- Donald Thompson

**9:45 - 10:15**  
Workplace Options DEIB Strategic Roadmap  
- Molly Hall

**10:15 - 11:00**  
PANEL DISCUSSION  
Championing DEIB in the Workplace  
- Christy McGuire  
- Ski Bailey  
- Jackie Ferguson  
- Mercedes Naficy D’Angelo

**11:00 - 12:00**  
Creating a Winning Workplace Culture: Best Practices for Embedding DEIB Into Your Employee Experience  
- Jamie Ousterout  
- Molly Hall

## FEATURED SPEAKERS

**ALAN KING**  
President and CEO  
Workplace Options

**MOLLY HALL**  
Chief of Staff  
Workplace Options

**CHRISTY MCGUIRE**  
VP, Business Solutions (Americas)  
Workplace Options

**SKI BAILEY**  
EAP Clinical Counselor  
Workplace Options

**DONALD THOMPSON, CDE®**  
CEO and Founder  
The Diversity Movement

**JACKIE FERGUSON, CDE®**  
Co-founder, VP of Content and Programming  
The Diversity Movement

**JAMIE OUSTEROUT, CDE®**  
Chief Experience Officer  
The Diversity Movement

**MERCEDES NAFICY D’ANGELO**  
Senior Intercultural and DEI Practitioner  
Naficy Consulting Group Inc.