With our new podcast, Ref Around the Edges (RATE), we pull no punches. It’s a staffing podcast that solves problems, and that requires us to a) acknowledge that there are problems in the first place, and b) provide clear solutions that go beyond obvious word salad and paper pushing.
This week, we spoke with Louis Song, the founder and CEO of Proven Recruiting and a longtime thought leader in building inclusive cultures that are high performing. Tommy and Vinda relished being able to get right to the heart of the issue of why DEI as a construct ended up becoming such a polarizing topic, and why we need to keep our eye on the ball of building true well-rounded teams that deliver.
In Episode 2, “Diamonds in the Ref,” we:
- Identify what inclusive cultures look like in practice, not theory
- Outline why combating groupthink results in better and more profitable business decisions
- Dissect generational differences in how employee groups behave and how, consequently, their work expectations differ
- Discuss whether remote work has been positive or negative for creating interpersonal connections
- Shine a light on the power of references and storytelling to truly showcase quality of talent, specifically using Proven as an example
- Acknowledge the underrated power of allyship in creating the meritocracy and active inclusion that was basically the point of DEI all along
- Highlight where AI excels and where it falls short in terms of increasing productivity
- Underscore the importance of listening and respectful communication in solving all sorts of challenges – in work and in life
Take a listen to the podcast and let us know what you think by emailing marketing (at) refassured (dot) com.