Speaker Series

Challenge

As part of our D&I initiatives at GW&K, we launched an Education and Training program to provide a variety of content to our employees. Our employee survey indicated that our colleagues were interested in interactive discussions.

Actions

We designed and launched a Speaker Series, which includes both internal and external speakers providing background on their experiences in life, and (where relevant) in business or industry. Speakers have included a leader in the LGBTQ community, a Muslim Imam, a discussion of the commonalities between Judaism and Christianity led by a rabbi and a priest, a leader in the Transgender community, and our company's CEO who has a deep passion for culture and diversity based on his own experiences and background.

Outcomes

Feedback has been positive so far, and we look forward to continuing to expand the scope and background of speakers. Our employees have provided feedback that this has helped them "walk in someone else's shoes" and appreciate their experience, background, challenges and opportunities.

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