In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Kalifa Oliver, Global Head of People Listening, Research, and Insights WPP.

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Intro

03:32 - Tell us more about WPP

05:35 - How would you describe your role as Global Head of Listening?

09:28 - How data is improving their employee experience

12:47 - Why diversity and Inclusion needs to be reframed

16:18 - Never underestimate an employees influence on the business

18:38 - What it's like being a minority leader in analytics

20:47 - Dealing with others feeling intimidated

23:37 - Why we need to say quiet things, out loud

27:28 - Is unconscious bias training as effective as we think?

30:37 - Are current efforts shifting the needle on inclusion?

32:55 - Is D&I a project?; High turnover and awards

35:01 - Advice for Kalifa's younger self

28:29 - Why we need to operate from a place of discomfort

41:17 - HR Leaders Quick Fire Round

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Diversity & Inclusion: Saying Quiet Things out Loud

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