S2E10: Sandra Healy - Founder & CEO, inclusio - Reshaping Corporate Cultures

Discover Sandra's pioneering journey in diversity and inclusion and how she's reshaping corporate cultures with innovative data-driven strategies. 🌟 Learn about the challenges and triumphs of establishing inclusive environments before it became a mainstream topic. Sandra shares invaluable insights from her 20-year career, her approach to solving workplace issues, and how her company, inclusio, leverages data to enhance corporate diversity. Tune in to uncover how you can contribute to a more inclusive world. This is an episode full of inspiring stories and actionable advice you won't want to miss! Learn more about inclusioinclusio's DEI Maturity AssessmentCheck out inclusio's whitepapers:Unlocking the Power of Organizational Culture : How Data Can Build Successful CompaniesUnveiling the Importance of DEI and demonstrating ROI to C-Suite Leaders Key Takeaways: Early Influences and Career Evolution: Sandra Healy shares her journey from starting as a technical engineer in the telecom industry to becoming a leader in diversity and inclusion. Her transition was driven by a commitment to fairness, influenced by her personal experiences and the noticeable disparities in the workplace, which motivated her to engage with diversity and inclusion long before it became a mainstream topic. Founding of Inclusio: Sandra founded Inclusio to address the lack of data in demonstrating the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in corporate settings. Inclusio helps organizations measure and manage their cultural and diversity efforts through data, providing metrics that were previously difficult to track. Challenges in Data Collection and Trust: One of the significant hurdles Sandra discusses is the challenge of collecting sensitive data from employees who may be reluctant to share personal information. She emphasizes the importance of building trust and ensuring data confidentiality to successfully gather and utilize this data for organizational improvement. Impact of Culture and Belonging in the Workplace: Sandra highlights the critical role of culture in organizations and introduces the concept of 'belonging' as a more impactful metric than traditional engagement. Belonging, as she defines, is about being valued for one’s individuality and contributing to organizational success, which leads to increased productivity and retention. Emerging Trends and Data Insights: Sandra points out emerging trends and surprising data insights, such as the high percentage of employees self-identifying as neurodivergent, which was unexpected by many organizations. This data helps companies understand better and address the specific needs of diverse employee groups, highlighting the importance of inclusivity in talent management.