Uma Devi Gopaldass
  Corporate Anti-Discrimination Movement 
  Session 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  Pending Approval for 1 SHRM & HRCI Credit

Session Description

With the recent waves of anti-discrimination protests that have rocked the U.S., companies are scrambling to address the undercurrent of deep-seated emotions about workplace mistreatments. Leaders are forming anti-discrimination task forces and cultural diversity groups to spearhead internal changes. Resolving discrimination in the workplace is highly complex. It needs more than celebrating diversity. Find out how you can set-up a viable and executable anti-discrimination program for your workforce.
 
Takeaways:
 • Addressing anti-discrimination is long-haul. If done right, it can generate business growth.
 • Perceptions of income disparity affect perceptions of unfairness and inequities at work.
 • Successful implementation of a program requires transformation and leadership drive at all levels.
 • Measuring business success from a culture of non-discrimination is crucial to sustaining diversity and harmony at the workplace.   

Bio

Uma is a global business transformation leader and worked in high-profile roles for companies like Schlumberger, Accenture, and Newmont. For 30 years, her sharp business acumen and versatility allowed her to lead over $20 billion in global restructuring projects, delivering $2 billion in revenue growth for Unilever, Nestle, Verizon, Deutsche Bank, Chevron, Halliburton, among others. Today, she helps leaders reimagine their business value to edge out of stagnancy through human capital performance. Uma is certified in Diversity and Inclusion and facilitates anti-discrimination programs. She is also an expert in Talent Optimization, partnered with Predictive Index. She serves on the board of TEDxMileHigh and Co-Lead International, an advocacy group that champions equality, climate action, and social equity.   

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