Interview
“I believe my role is only one part of achieving a more equitable and inclusive workplace. The diversity & inclusion programmes we create in the next year will lay the foundation for the more diverse and inclusive company that we will become tomorrow. However, diversity and inclusion must happen at all levels, our HR community, managers in all functions and at the senior leadership level. To achieve a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, D&I has to be embedded in our culture.”
progression of our organisation’s journey warranted a focused role to enable that development. The creation of this new position within the company is
a testament to Exertis’ commitment to make diversity and inclusion a core part of our corporate culture.
Do you think there is enough currently being done within the channel to encourage diversity and inclusion? There certainly is a strong business case for diversity and inclusion to warrant a need for more to be done. The most obvious disparity in the channel would be based on current gender demographics. However, diversity is more than gender. It’s ethnicity, disability, mental health, sexual orientation, neurodiversity and so many others. We would need a comprehensive survey of every company within the channel, small and large, to learn about their demographics and D&I programmes to truly gauge if enough is being done.
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Why is there a need to encourage broader cultural and positive change at Exertis and within the channel? If we constantly strive to encourage broader cultural and positive change, we will have a positive impact on our people and our business. As it relates to people, our teams will be happier. We will improve job satisfaction, increase employee morale and allow for more creativity. As it relates to the business, we’ll attract more talent, outperform our competitors and increase profits. Just as this applies to Exertis, it would apply within the channel.
On an international scale where are the major challenges in D&I? When looking at D&I from an international point of view I’ve found that not every country presents the same forward thinking. For example, some countries still have laws in place that would prohibit certain diversity initiatives from being considered. We want to make a difference while being mindful of differences in culture and the laws that are in place.
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