COLLABOR8 CONVERSATIONS
An event interview series for the
Collabor8 Employer Collective community
with insightful leaders sharing
their perspective and knowledge.
Beth Sylves
GM at WIAA Sports Properties/Playfly Sports
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The General Manager at WIAA Sports Properties/Playfly Sports and a champion of the WISE Within mentoring program, offered practical insight into making mentorship sustainable and meaningful within corporate culture.
To contact WISE Seattle, to join as a member or to learn more information about their mentorship program (WISE Within) click HERE.
Deena Pierott
Founder at iUrban Teen
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The founder of iUrban Teen, shared the origin story of her nationally recognized STEM+Arts program and her community-rooted approach to bridging opportunity gaps.
To contact iUrban Teen for more information on their programs, for donations or to volunteer your time click HERE.
Jami Schlueter
Graduating Senior, Athlete
University of Washington
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Organizations hoping to attract, hire and retain a future workforce can intentionally infuse strategies
that appeal to new and upcoming talent. In this Collabor8 Conversation, we learned valuable insight about what today's graduates are seeking in a work environment. We touched on workplace flexibility, the importance of social impact, global hiring and integrating athletes and proven leaders into your workforce.
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If you would like to read a copy of the transcript click HERE.
John Line - Executive Director, Client Services
Copacino Fujikado
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When organizations take the time to make sure their PRIDE branding is authentic, thoughtful and with purpose they send a positive message to not only their audience and customers but also their employees. In this Collabor8 Conversation we connected with an advertising agency who used their creative superpowers to make a PRIDE branding guide, accessible to all: Rainbow With a Cause. Learn about the origin story of the guide, great tips on making sure internal and external initiatives mirror each other and then (hopefully!) access the guide itself to put to good use at your organization.
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If you would like to read a copy of the transcript click HERE.
Kristen Kaufmann - Manager, Office of Equality Programs, Business Resource Groups
Salesforce
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Building awareness around body size inclusion is another opportunity for organizations to create a work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We discussed with Kristen the importance of language, education around common biases, intentional policies and harmful practices that should be avoided.
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If you would like to read a transcript of the video please click HERE.
Sue Mason - Co-Founder and Executive Dir. of What's Next Washington and Founder of Susan Mason Consulting
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As many as one in three individuals in the United States have some type of criminal record. What's Next Washington and Sue Mason work with employers on inclusion for formerly incarcerated individuals. In this latest Collabor8 Conversation, we discuss:
- best practices for hiring and retaining individuals in this often-untapped talent population
- barriers to entry and bias often experienced in the workplace for formerly incarcerated individuals
- why organizations who are investing in knowledge, awareness, strategies and resources on hiring people with conviction histories are putting their DEIB goals and strategy into action
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If you'd like to connect with Sue to learn more about Fair Chance hiring practices you can do so HERE.
If you would like to read a transcript of the video please click HERE.
Additional Videos Available
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How data can help drive DEI work and efforts
Venus Rekow (Neural Shifts) + Melissa Acton-Buzzard (Chameleon Technologies) -
Creating accessibility programs that work
Mike Hatzebeler (PROVAIL) + Lauren Orichio (PROVAIL) -
Effective ERGs
Anneke Blair (T-Mobile) -
Author "Elephant in the Room" a business parable
Phillip Jacobs (Rebel Firm) -
Community Investing
Kerri Schroeder (Bank of America) + Jeremey Williams (Bank of America) -
DEI-centered Tech
Laura Close (Included) -
Mirroring external social responsibility with internal core values
Amanda Chinn (Seattle Storm) + Hanifah McGovern (Seattle Storm) -
Fellowship programs with DEI as a core philosophy
Kelly Rodriguez Currie, JD (Seattle University) -
Workplace Flexibility
Meghan Reibstein (Zillow) -
Having a seat and voice at the DEI table
Karen Wilkins-Mickey (Seattle Seahawks) -
Opportunity and responsibility of being a sports-industry employer
Brian Blake (NHL) -
What happens when you put people first for your employees and community
Marty Pisciotti (MOD Pizza) -
When organizations are just getting started
James Thomas (Ste. Michelle Wine Estates)