Understanding Diversity and Inclusion: Building a Better Business with Highly Engaged Employees.

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“Diversity and Inclusion” is an integral component that drives long term success for companies and leaders.  As the workplace continues to diversify at an increasing rate, companies must explore the impact the changes will have on their business and develop a Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan accordingly.

The diversity discussion has expanded beyond the race, culture, gender, and religion.   As a company transitions from diversity management to inclusion in the workforce, we must foster an environment that acknowledges and embraces diverse experiences.   An organization’s journey to become inclusive begins with a critical but simple question – What actions are my organization taking to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities, and ways of living are welcomed and leveraged for learning and informing better business decisions? 

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Diversity – What’s the focus now?  What does diversity look like in 2025 for a business? What does this mean for HR Professionals?
  • Transitioning from Diversity to Inclusion.  What is Inclusion?  How is it different from Diversity?
  • The Business Case for Incorporating Inclusion into your Strategic Plan/Business Plan
  • Best Practices for Diversity Management and Inclusion to promote a global mindset within your organization
  • Engagement Programs and the Effect on Recruitment and Retention

SPEAKER-Ulanda Terry, Tyson Director of Diversity, Inclusion, & Engagement

Ulanda joined Tyson Foods in 2004 and has held a number of roles in Human Resources.  She is currently the Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement.  In this role, Ulanda helps lead the strategic direction of Tyson’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts.  She is also responsible for supporting Tyson’s Business Resource Groups, the Diversity Leadership Council, and the ENHANCE On-boarding Program. Prior to joining Tyson, Ulanda coordinated the MBA Recruiting program for Wal-Mart Stores.

Ulanda is involved in several organizations and boards that focus on making our community a more inclusive and attractive place for all.  She serves on the Northwest Arkansas Council’s Diversity Taskforce and Leadership Taskforce, the Sam Walton’s School of Business Diversity Program Corporate Advisory Board, and the League of Employers Advancing Diversity (LEAD).  Ulanda is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and St. James Baptist Church. She is also a life member of the Black Alumni Society and Arkansas Alumni Association.  She was selected in the 2010 class of the NWA Journal’s 40 Under 40 of up and coming NWA Professionals and consistently supports the local Big Brother Big Sister Chapter. In fall of 2013, Ulanda was selected as the NWA Business Women’s Conference “Young Woman of the Year.” In early 2015, she received the Black Alumni’s Young Alumni of the Year Award. During her spare time Ulanda enjoys floral design and planning events through her event company POSH Events.

Ulanda has a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business with a focus in marketing from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and a master’s degree in agricultural economics from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She and her husband Christopher and their two daughters, Charis and Chyloh, reside in Fayetteville.

Her personal mission is to encourage, influence, and inspire herself and others to do the LITTLE things intentionally with the hope of making a BIG difference. 

 

 

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