Unilever's Secret to Building an Equitable & Inclusive Workplace

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Evelyn Maria Espinal, Global Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever, discusses pioneering a comprehensive strategy integrating ED&I across business functions to position inclusion as a key driver of performance.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivalled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by their unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Episode highlight and Introduction00:54 - Early involvement in diversity initiatives01:19 - Attending all-girls high school01:44 - Experiencing being different02:08 - Honduran identity03:57 - Global mobility roles04:24 - Taking an expatriate assignment05:15 - Transitioning to current ED&I role06:26 - Equity report project07:01 - Transition from chasing money to fulfilment07:40 - Moving from equality to equity09:46 - Can true equity be achieved?10:37 - Transitioning from D&I team to ED&I11:13 - Common misconceptions about equity12:10 - Equity means rethinking how organizations are designed13:39 - Avoiding checkbox approach to ED&I14:35 - Employee resource groups15:25 - Cultural fit and leaving toxic environments16:22 - Small company equitable culture example17:28 - Advice for future ED&I leaders20:05 - Understanding local culture imperative for expats22:39 - Viewing feedback as a gift23:26 - Try the 'Bucket strategy' when receiving feedback24:11 - Advice for future ED&I leaders25:15 - Affinity groups evolution26:27 - Deciding whether to try changing culture28:11 - Choosing culture wisely30:00 - Navigating Mexican business culture31:48 - Feedback is a gift but doesn't have to define you32:26 - Key advice for future ED&I leaders34:17 - ED&I is at the heart of everythingAbout HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.