In some places the language around diversity, equity and inclusion is changing, but the people, culture and issues aren’t.

Celeste Warren has so much to share. From her childhood lessons from her parents about overcoming obstacles, her own route from radio and television into a career in HR, leadership and organisational development.

She talks to Rom about the things that matter most in a workplace often come down to something surprisingly straightforward: understanding people properly.

We talk about the difference between equality and equity, and why giving everyone the same thing doesn’t necessarily give everyone the same chance. Her “rocks and fence” analogy makes the point brilliantly: some people are starting with very different obstacles in front of them, and pretending those obstacles don’t exist doesn’t make them disappear.

It comes down to leadership. Know your people. Meet them one-to-one. Understand their strengths, ambitions and barriers. Build trust. And make your organisation’s values visible in the way you recruit, develop, manage and reward people.

In this episode:

• Why a career change can sometimes be the thing that unlocks the right one

• Why meritocracy doesn’t work properly without equity

• What happens when companies quietly retreat from DEI language

• The changing expectations of Gen Z in the workplace

• Why inclusive leadership is ultimately about helping people do their best work

LINKS

Celeste: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celestewarrenllc/

https://crwdiversity.com/

Raising the Glass: https://raisingtheglass.co.uk/

Rom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-oliver-mooney-65730614/

Podcast production by: https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/