8:30-9:00 - Coffee, Pastries and Networking
9:00-12:00 - Event
12:00-1:00 - Networking Lunch
America and the world have become more polarized. People have diverse and strong opinions about societal, social and political issues, and this divisiveness is seeping into our workplaces. Some employees may be outspoken about their beliefs or opinions, and some may quietly feel intimidated or unsafe. Many employees are looking to their company leaders to speak out on topics that are important to them.
Our desired outcomes for this event are:
- Equip HR leaders to initiate actions and conversations that can mitigate polarization.
- Develop a toolkit of proactive strategies - guiding principles; a communication strategy; or actions and programmatic approaches - to help manage polarizing topics before those topics cause organizational disruption.
The focus of this session is the role HR leaders play in shaping how organizations manage this divisiveness. We will explore:
- How are companies addressing polarization that may emerge in the workplace? What has worked well, and not worked?
- What messaging and programs have been initiated and how effective have they been?
- What are the consequences for employees, leaders, or vendors if their behaviors run counter to established codes of conduct or company values?
- What impact have governmental, judicial or societal shifts and turbulence had on corporate culture, employee wellbeing, or DEI efforts.
Join us on March 19 to fill your toolbox so you and your organization can proactively and strategically manage workforce challenges in this polarized environment.
Our Speakers
Natasha Kehimkar
Founder, Malida Advisors
Natasha Kehimkar is a strategic advisor and executive coach. As the CEO and founder of Malida Advisors, she and her team enable companies to achieve their goals faster by reducing friction and building resilient, inclusive teams. With over 25 years of experience in leading human resources, talent, and DEIB across multiple industries and six continents, Natasha has a track record of coaching teams, developing leaders, and expediting company and business unit turnarounds, earning her a reputation as the "rapid response expert" in navigating significant challenges, such as restructuring, culture change, executive team transitions, and acquisitions and divestitures.
Natasha has served in leadership roles in startup to enterprise-level companies, including OpenTable, Data.ai, Pfizer, and Guardant Health. Her expertise has been recognized by private companies and nonprofits, where she serves in both board and advisory roles. She holds a BA in Sociology and a Master's degree in HR and Labor Relations and has received executive coaching and team coaching accreditations.
Sheryl Lewis
President, ROI Communication
Sheryl Lewis is the president of ROI Communication, a leading employee communication and engagement consulting firm. In her 23 years with ROI, she has worked on a wide range of initiatives, including strategy development, change management, leadership alignment and organizational design all with an eye toward business results and building great places to work.
Prior to joining ROI, Sheryl worked at Quantum Corporation, one of the world’s leading storage suppliers for personal and enterprise computers. At Quantum, she served in a broad array of roles that included VP of talent management, director of management and organizational development, director of business excellence and director of product marketing. Prior to joining Quantum, Sheryl worked in New York at Data Resources Inc. as an economics consultant to Fortune 500 companies. Sheryl earned a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She speaks regularly at national events on the topics of change, innovation, influence and the future of work.
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