This moment video is from July 14, 2023 session Creating a Space to Belong at Komatsu
Session Focus: Embracing Gender Diversity: Fostering a Culture of Inclusion and Well-being
This empowering session as we explore the benefits of embracing gender diversity, fostering an inclusive culture, and promoting workplace well-being to unlock the potential of known and unknown skills within our organizations.
- Insight from Kelly Wojda: “We think about how to post a job description; staffing is based on resumes… but we need to base it on skills. We arrived at identifying their top 8 skills.” [paraphrase]
- Iris provides a similar Use Case from Joy Global, as this strategy helps reduce risk.
In this inspiring and insightful fireside chat presentation, Iris Farley, Vice President of Talent at Komatsu and a trans woman, will share her unique perspective on fostering a culture of inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ+ employees, particularly trans individuals. Drawing from her journey of transitioning on the job and her experience as an HR and DEI professional, Iris will discuss the importance of embracing gender diversity and creating a supportive environment where ALL employees can bring their whole selves to work.
The full recordings on Insights provide practical examples and lessons from Komatsu’s ongoing efforts to support DEI generally and LGBTQ+ employees specifically. Iris will also address the current legislative climate surrounding trans issues and the role of companies in promoting workplace well-being through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
