Coffee & Careers: The New Diversity Standards for 2024
15 Feb 2024
Join us for an insightful and candid edition of Coffee & Careers, led by Cindi Boudreaux with guests Marie Bonn, Audra Woods, and Brittany Evans. We discussed how to navigate the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the 2024 workplace.
This conversation addressed and challenged misconceptions surrounding DEIB and suggest ways to overcome issues that form barriers between companies and diverse candidates. We will share how to go beyond quotas and metrics to make hiring with diversity in mind work for your bottom line.
Attendees shared real-world examples from client and candidate perspectives to illustrate key points.
We covered:
- The current and future state of Diversity
- Exploring the importance of inclusivity and creating a welcoming environment where diverse backgrounds and identities can thrive.
- Strategies for fostering inclusivity throughout the recruitment process and within the company culture.
- Understanding the shift in DEIB, its current meaning, and its impact on both organizations and candidates.
This session is for you if:
- You’re a hiring manager, employer, or HR professional who needs to stay up to date on the trends surrounding DEIB in the workforce.
- You’re an experienced professional in transition looking for companies that value inclusion and equity.
- You’re interested in understanding how DEIB is evolving and its impact on the future of hiring.
Whether you’re looking to refine your company’s approach to DEIB or seeking to better understand candidates’ perspectives, this webinar will provide valuable insights and open the floor for a dialogue about inclusion in today’s workforce. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tools to navigate the world of DEIB in 2024!
Marie Bonn is Founder and Managing Director of Bonn Search Partners, the diversity forward executive search firm dedicated to changing the standards of DEIB in the modern workplace. The company’s mission is to partner with organizations and build more inclusive and equitable workplaces, starting with leadership. She has 15 years of experience in the executive search industry, including her role as senior partner with Mogul prior to founding Bonn Search Partners.
Brittany Evans is the Chief DEI Officer and MSP Accounts Director for CEI, a strategy-focused, minority-owned and led technology enterprise. She leverages her experience in the most targeted capacities that apply to DEIB to deliver innovative and impactful solutions to clients, candidates, and partners. Her mission is to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at CEI and beyond, where everyone can thrive and contribute to the shared vision of a truly diverse workplace.
Audra Woods, a seasoned professional in staffing with over a decade of experience, excels in managing delivery teams, recruitment, and DEI. As DEI Client Executive at Allegis Global Solutions, she partners with clients to enhance DEI strategies focused on contingent workforce diversity goals. Audra oversees projects like DEI Learning Journeys, Workforce Demographic Solutions, and Supplier Diversity Strategies. She holds an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Jacksonville State University, with a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Certification from the University of South Florida. A military spouse active in associations and the Tampa Bay community with her husband in the US Air Force and their son, Audra is a standout leader in DEI and staffing solutions, showcasing professional expertise, academic achievements, and community engagement.
