In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Felizitas Lichtenberg to discuss the biggest challenges facing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, as well as how SumUp link their DE&I and ESG strategies to support education for unemployed youth and minority groups and her top advice for DE&I Leaders entering the role for the first time.

Felizitas Lichtenberg is the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion (and working on Sustainability) at SumUp. She is an expert in systemic transactional analysis and change management. She has Eurasian roots and lived in Germany, USA, France and UK. Felizitas has a commercial background and experience in driving diversity and inclusion on a local and global level at Vodafone and most recently SumUp.

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Episode highlights

00:00 Intro

02:40 Felizitas' journey to Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion (and working on Sustainability)

08:13 How SumUp is linking its DE&I and Sustainability programs

12:15 Think about how you communicate DE&I efforts

16:08 The main challenges facing DE&I in the workplace

18:34 The psychology behind OK positions

24:40 The three things new DE&I leaders need to know

29:44 Felizitas' parting piece of advice for the HR Leaders of tomorrow

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The Major Challenges Facing DE&I in the Workplace, with Felizitas Lichtenberg

HR Leaders

The Major Challenges Facing DE&I in the Workplace, with Felizitas Lichtenberg