DEI Under Attack: How HR Can Fight Back

Political shifts in the US have prompted a swathe of multinational organisations to scale back their DEI initiatives, in some cases, scrapping policies altogether. Verity Gough is joined by guests Kul Mahay, founder of Ignite Your Inner Potential, and The Human-Centred Leadership Conference and host of the globally recognised Human-Centred Leadership Podcast, and Joanne Lockwood, Inclusion and Belonging specialist, founder of SEE Change Happen, an organisation that helps businesses create positive people experiences, and the host of the popular podcast; Inclusion Bites. Guest: Kul Mahay With 32 years in the UK Police Service, two-thirds spent in leadership roles, Kul Mahay rose to the highest levels, leading thousands, managing multi-million-pound budgets, and strategically commanding critical operations. Now an executive coach, mentor, consultant, and trainer to global CEOs and leaders, he specialises in Immersion Coaching, guiding clients through deep self-realisation to achieve breakthroughs and personal roadmaps. A contributor to leadership magazines and author of Smash the Habit, they help individuals overcome negative habits for transformation. Believing anyone can achieve extraordinary dreams, their signature event, Ignite Your Inner Potential™, empowers people to unlock hidden potential for remarkable success in life and business. Guest: Joanne Lockwood Joanne Lockwood is a leader in Inclusive Cultures, using her journey as a transgender woman to drive meaningful change. With a background in the Royal Air Force and a successful IT business, she now works with HR and People professionals to create sustainable inclusion strategies. A Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association UK&I and the Institute of Equality and Diversity Professionals, she has been featured in The Making of Me, hosts the Inclusion Bites podcast, and was a Trustee for akt. As an entrepreneur, she led a £3m IT business and became the first openly transgender National President of the Round Table. A sought-after speaker, she inspires global audiences to challenge biases and foster inclusivity.  About HR in Review HR in Review is a podcast produced by the leading UK HR website www.hrreview.co.uk. HRreview provides news and advice on HR strategy and practice plus a host or related topics like recruitment, training, diversity, employment law, reward and wellbeing. Discover More Great HR Content at HRreview Subscribe to HRreview’s Daily email newletter here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/signup Discover our online training courses for HR and more here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/hrtraining Enjoy more HR content from Inside HR, our exclusive webinar channel here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/free-webinars Join Us on Social Media Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2061371/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRreviewUK Twitter: https://twitter.com/hrreview Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/hrreview/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HrreviewCoUk Get in Touch To provide feedback, suggest a speaker or find out about sponsoring a podcast, please email podcast@hrreview.co.uk