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Tariq is joined this week by Donald Knight, CPO at Greenhouse Software. As a leader in the hiring and recruiting space, Donald shares his valuable insights on how to nurture early-in-career employees to build future leaders, the importance of building community among employees, and the rise of people-first companies.
In this episode you'll learn:
What company catfishing is and how your company can avoid itWhy you should expand your definition of DEI to include allyship (IDEA)And why the last impression of your company matters even more than the firstAbout Donald Knight (he/him):
Donald Knight is the CPO at Greenhouse Software. He leads with a people-first mentality hoping to unlock the potential of Greenhouse talent globally. With a laser focus on the connection between people and the processes that serve them, Donald and his team create proximity by building bridges focusing on enhanced experiences that nurture culture and develop people. He is responsible for providing global strategy and leadership in developing, overseeing, and administering people programs. Before Greenhouse, Donald served as Senior Vice President of Global Talent for Edelman, where he helped shape the HR brand as a proactive, insightful, and collaborative solution provider.

This week on Untapped, Tariq Meyers is joined by Britteny Soto, Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition & Enablement at Encamp. Tariq and Britteny discuss how to meet candidates where they are in a time of stress and uncertainty, the importance of accessibility in the workplace for employees 55+ and/or with disabilities, and the misconceptions around "quiet quitting."

In this episode you'll learn:
The importance of mental health and trauma-informed recruitment practices after COVID-19Why and how you should bridge the technology gap between generations in the workplace That the best indicator of company culture is how employees live their lives in and outside of workAbout Britteny Soto:
Britteny (Dunson) Soto '10 is the Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition & Enablement for Encamp; a series C Environmental Technology startup that is set out to transform the way organizations handle environmental reporting. 
Britteny serves as Encamp's first head of Talent & Diversity and is proud to not only have tripled the company's headcount but established processes and best practices that have increased company diversity and retained a 95% offer acceptance rate.

Before joining Encamp - Britteny spent her career being many organizations' "first" talent leader spanning industries like CPG (Fairlife Milk), Cannabis (Green Thumb Industries), and even the historic Museum of Science and Industry Chicago.

When Britteny isn't hiring the best talent or coaching folx in diversity & inclusion best practices - you can find her crafting with her kiddos ages 9 & 4 taking nature walks with her hubby & pups, strolling with her Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorors or working hard to launch her new Podcast - MissManaged.

This week on Untapped, Tariq Meyers is joined by Sheri Crosby Wheeler, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for Fossil Group, Inc. Tariq and Sheri discuss her unexpected journey to DEI leadership, the unique challenges of retaining underrepresented talent in the retail industry, and the slow and steady process of making the workplace more equitable.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
How genuine buy-in from leadership is essential to driving forward diversityThat what's seen as "political" is often personal for marginalized employeesThe importance of retail brands' effort to make employees feel valued as individualsThe difference between DEI initiatives that are just for show and ones that actually drive forward meaningful change
About Sheri Crosby Wheeler:
Sheri Crosby Wheeler currently works as the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for Fossil Group, Inc.  Fossil Group is a global design, marketing, distribution and innovation company where distinctive watches, accessories and wearables are created for some of the greatest brands in the world.  Sheri is a diversity leader, an employment lawyer and an avid community volunteer.  For the past 6 years, she has worked exclusively on diversity and inclusion strategies and integration in the corporate setting. Sheri is a member of the State Bar of Texas and has been honored as an Outstanding Young Lawyer. She earned a J.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Law and a B.A. in Sociology at Emory University.

This week on Untapped we were joined by Taris Mullins, Senior Manager of Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, and Talent Management at Telesign. Taris chats with Tariq about his unexpected journey to DE&I leadership, how current events shape his approach to diversity and inclusion, how Telesign has built a DE&I strategy through listening and open dialogue with employees, and how to demonstrate to talent that your company is a welcoming place for them, regardless of their background.

In this episode you'll learn:
How to build trust with employees so everyone feels their voice is heardWhat tech needs to do to catch up on inclusivity after the pandemicThe importance of leadership to serve as ambassadors for their teamHow you can respond as a company to injustices happening in the world

This week on Untapped we were joined by Al Dea, a Talent, Leadership, and Workplace Culture Consultant. Al is the founder of Betterwork Labs, where he helps companies attract and develop talent to improve performance and build sustaining organizations. Tariq and Al discuss new ways to discover and nurture underrepresented talent, the expansion of the workplace into a values-driven space, and the unique challenges of working in DE&I.

In this episode you'll learn:
The importance of mentorship and opening doors for othersTips on creating a more inclusive workplace after COVID-19Innovative ways to find and develop talent in a changing worldHow to demonstrate company values in a visible and effective way

Deanna Singh, Founder and Chief Change Agent of Uplifting Impact, a training and consulting firm with a mission to build inclusive bridges where everyone thrives, stopped by to chat with Tariq Meyers to discuss how actions speak louder than words. How can companies stop talking about diversity and inclusion and start translating things into action? We’ll find out. 
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How DEIB is changing more rapidly than ever This work isn't always approachable and it isn't always accessibleWhy inclusion is for everyone, and it's not just for folks who exist at the marginsWe are all part of each other's storiesThe use of power and DEIB

About Deanna Singh:
Deanna Singh wants to live in a world where marginalized communities have power. As an expert social entrepreneur, she is obsessed with making the world a better place, and she will build or break systems to create positive change. While tackling complex social challenges, Deanna gives audiences the tools and courage to imagine, activate, and impact the world as agents of change. She is described as a trailblazer and dynamic speaker who is at the forefront of social change. She is an accomplished author, educator, business leader, and social justice champion who speaks to over 50,000 people annually!

Deanna's newest book: Actions Speak Louder