The One with Lee from Block (ex-Google): Inclusive Design, Why Benchmarks Aren’t Enough

What does it really look like when you build benefits with inclusion, equity, and integrity from someone who’s worked in both Big Tech and policy?In this episode of Friends With Benefits, we sit down with Lee from Block (formerly at Google) to dig into what “equity by design” actually means in a global company. Lee shares honest lessons about balancing equality vs equity, navigating local trade‑offs, and why the numbers you benchmark with might mislead more than help.00:00 — From Social Work to Global Benefits14:00 — Beyond Tick-Box DEI28:00 — Building Global Minimums That Scale35:00 — Communication as an Equity Issue39:00 — Can AI Help?46:00 — Practical Steps for Inclusive BenefitsBe the first to know when new episodes drop! Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thanksben/