EGN Cross Functional Virtual Event
Date/Time: 03/31/2023
from 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Expert Panel Discussion: Achieving Workplace Equity featuring Bhavna Toor, Dr. Sarah Whyte, Binesh Menon and Dr. Rachel Haynes
Virtual
A 2022 Gallop poll revealed that less than three in 10 employees (28%) strongly agree that their organization is fair to everyone. Clearly, most organisations have a long road ahead to achieve a fair and equitable workplace where everyone feels like they are treated with respect.
Workplace equity is the idea that everyone should be given an equal opportunity to succeed in their job, regardless of their circumstances. Whilst there’s still a long way to go, we are seeing gradual progress with changing attitudes and more companies starting to realise the benefits of having a diverse workforce.
“Equity often involves issues related to fairness in pay, opportunities for advancement and fairness in daily work experiences. How organizations and their workplace cultures treat child care, maternity leave, work-from-home flexibility and family obligations can create an unfair workplace environment. Office rules or norms may be the same for everyone, but those rules may benefit some while harming others.” – Gallup
So, what does equity in the workplace mean exactly, and how can you make sure your company promotes it?
In this expert panel featuring global speaker and coach Dr. Sarah Whyte, Gig Economy expert Dr. Rochelle Haynes, Learning & Development specialist Binesh Menon and moderated by Leadership expert Bhavna Toor, the speakers bring in their subject matter expertise on workplace equity based on their respective areas of work, and shines a light on the way forward towards achieving equity at work sustainably.
ABOUT THE PANELISTS
BHAVNA TOOR (Moderator)
Bhavna Toor is the Founder and CEO of Shenomics, a mindful leadership platform supporting women to live and lead with authenticity, mindfulness and impact. Bhavna’s prior experience includes mentoring leaders and entrepreneurs as the CEO and Director of the National Social Entrepreneurship Forum, and an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the GSF Global Accelerator. Bhavna is the recipient of multiple awards, including WEF’s “Iconic Woman Creating a Better World for All”.
Dr. Sarah Whyte (Panelist)
In her work as a speaker, facilitator and ICF credentialed coach, Dr. Sarah focuses on practical strategies to positively impact people's personal and emotional skills. Sarah draws upon her years of experience in education and her academic credentials to support people and organisations in developing emotional intelligence.
Binesh Menon (Panelist)
Global facilitator and keynote speaker, Binesh Menon leads Learning & Organisation Development for Asia at Emerson. Binesh has over 17 years of experience in the Talent Development function and has worked with the Tata Group and John Deere before Emerson.
Dr. Rochelle Haynes (Panelist)
Born and bred in Barbados, Dr. Rochelle is a recognized global speaker, author, people management expert, and gig economy, advocate. She is the Founder and CEO of Crowd Potential Consulting, a firm specializing in helping businesses and individuals navigate working relationships and enhance performance in digital spaces.
Bhavna, Dr. Sarah and Dr. Rochelle are members of KeyNote Women’s Speakers, the leading community of female public speakers globally.
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