Diversity, equity and inclusion: From talk to transformation Registration

Date:9/23/2020

Time:2:00 PM EDT/11:00 AM PST

Duration:60 minutes

Numerous conversations have been happening about racial equality in the workplace for years. Certainly these dialogues are taking place among those in the PR and comms sector. However, while there has been some progress, it has not been nearly enough.

On a national, even international level, the importance of and need for unfettered inclusion has never been more top of mind than it is now. Talk will always be helpful, but those words will only mean something with inclusive intent and if they lead to tangible action.

Of course, as COVID-19 continues to have many businesses focusing on maintenance or survival, some might feel justified in placing diversity and inclusion on the back burner.

This webcast, presented by FleishmanHillard, will not only highlight the issues with such thinking, it will underscore the communicator’s unique position and ability to be a catalyst for real change. And this transformation can occur not only within the PR industry, but in all the businesses PR pros counsel.

During this hour, inspiration and tactics will be shared on:

•Creating a culture of accountability, responsibility, and ownership
•Moving D&I from the fringes to the center of the business
•Underscoring and proving bottom-line impact
•Refocusing hiring and retention protocols
•And much more

Speakers

Craig Buchholz

SVP, global communications

General Motors

Craig Buchholz has more than 20 years of experience in multiple disciplines of communications. Currently he serves as SVP of global communications at General Motors. Previously, he was VP of global communications at Procter & Gamble. And prior to P&G, Craig led the corporate communications team at Merck, a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. Before his career with Merck, Craig held a variety of senior positions at Johnson & Johnson. He started his corporate career with Pharmacia (now Pfizer), where he led the communications teams responsible for multiple global product launches. After graduating from Temple University, Craig worked for several public relations and advertising agencies in New York and Philadelphia. He holds a J.D. from Drexel University.

John Saunders

president and CEO

FleishmanHillard

John Saunders became FleishmanHillard’s President and Chief Executive Officer in November 2015 – only the fourth individual to hold that title in the history of a firm spanning seven decades. From 2011, he was Regional President for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He was previously Regional President for Continental Europe and Eurasia, having been named as Regional Director for Europe in 2004. Before assuming his regional leadership positions, John was Managing Director at FleishmanHillard Saunders. He founded that business in 1990 and grew it into Ireland’s largest public relations consultancy and one of FleishmanHillard’s most successful international offices before selling it to Omnicom in 2001.

Emily Graham

chief diversity and inclusion officer

FleishmanHillard

Emily Graham is Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at FleishmanHillard, the first in the agency’s history. In her role, she leads global diversity and inclusion strategy across FleishmanHillard’s 80+ offices in 30 countries. She is responsible for accelerating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a critical business priority across FleishmanHillard's global network, while continuing to provide top-tier client counsel. She is also the founder and lead of True Mosaic, a practice group of communicators dedicated to driving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to the center of corporate strategy.

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