Events

Zelma will share how she learned to become an agent of change to bring the conversation about Diversity and Inclusion at Intercorp, a Peruvian economic group that represents around 3.2% of Peru's Gross Domestic Product.

Intercorp´s Diversity and Inclusión ecosystem is now impacting over 80,000 employees, their families & companies’ partners. Key learnings include: build the data, generate the business case, create a movement, set the tone from the top and, mostly make it about societal impact in order to inspire employees and partners to embrace diversity and inclusion and become agents of change, making Perú the best country in Latin America to raise a family.

How can we confront systemic racism and injustice in the workplace? And what can be done to be a good ally and recognize your own privilege? The speakers in this panel will discuss the following topics:

• One year after George Floyd's murder, has the corporate world become less racist?
• Power, privilege and equity: How do they look in the transformed post-COVID workplace
• What is the level of anti-racism corporate policies and practices?

Join this practical session to understand how Sun Life took its people from awareness to action, managed to create sustainable behavior change, and was able to measure the results. Learn how it maintained momentum during a pandemic, and developed a plan to scale its approach to more than 25,000 people digitally.

Meet the startup finalists in the Diversity & Equality Category of the GIOF 2021 Startup Pitch Competition.

How do we rehumanize our workplaces and boost empathy in the age of accelerating technological progress? Our speakers will cover the following topics:

• The dominance of the digital identity inside and outside the office
• Boosting emotional intelligence, compassion and understanding within hybrid teams of remote and offline workers
• New type of humane behavior in a digital environment

In his keynote talk the speaker will provide his perspective on how corporate financial compensation systems should change to create a stimulus for all employees regardless of their rank, position and seniority to be able to thrive and be fairly rewarded for their efforts. Also he will share his view on how the financial compensation system can improve inclusion in the workplace.

Do you want to learn how children can experience the world? Founded in 2020, Travel Plus Them is a travel insights and education company that inspires action and helps families raise their children to be “inclusive global citizens". Join us to learn about how Travel Plus Them was created, the current challenges in our society, why global citizenship is essential, and resources to help you on your journey to raising global citizens through travel and at home experiences.

How can companies promote gender equality in hiring and overcome sex-based discrimination? Our speakers will discuss the following topics:

• How to attract more women to apply for a position at your company
• Techniques to overcome sex-based and gender bias
• How to promote gender equality in the workplace

In the following interview Steve Bilt, CEO of Smile Brands & Smiles for Everyone Foundation, will share his personal experience on solving DEI problems and tell about the company's approach to combating the issue.

Also, the speaker will share the lessons learned on certain stages of his professional journey as well as give a valuable piece of advice on DEI-implementing strategies.

Join us to meet the finalists of the GIOF 2021 Inclusive Business Awards.