BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250617T164500Z DTEND:20250617T181500Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Tech Mash-up: Tech\, Talent & Belonging: Where DEIB Meets Strategy DESCRIPTION:In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape\, diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging (DEIB) are no longer just values they're strategic imperatives. Join us for a powerful and practical session that explores how organizations can embed DEIB into the core of their business strategy to drive innovation\, attract top talent\, and build inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis talk will unpack the intersection of technology\, talent development\, and belonging\, showing how a commitment to DEIB can shape smarter decision-making\, foster more creative teams\, and help businesses stay competitive in a changing world. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhether you're in HR\, leadership\, or tech development\, you'll gain insights into creating environments where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but leveraged for real business impact. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n\n \n Strategic Integration: Learn how to move DEIB from a side initiative to a core business and tech strategy. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Talent as Competitive Advantage: Discover how inclusive hiring and retention practices can boost innovation and performance. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Belonging as a Business Driver: Understand the role of psychological safety and authentic culture-building in achieving long-term success. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Tech's Role in Equity: Explore how technology can be used to remove bias and create more equitable experiences for employees and customers. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Measurable Impact: Gain tools and frameworks to track progress and tie DEIB outcomes to business results. \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Presenter: \n\n\n\nCharli Champagne \n\n\nManager\, DEIB & TA \n\n \n\nCharli joined Payworks in 2023 after two decades working in manufacturing environments\, where an early opportunity to conquer her former fear of public speaking illuminated a successful path to leadership in Learning & Development and Human Resources. She's committed to developing and nurturing long-term strategies around DEIB and hiring at Payworks to ensure we're living our collective purpose of "doing right by people" in the most positive and broadly impactful ways. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Benefits of Joining a Tech Mash-Up: \n\n\n Interactive Learning Experience: This isn't just a lecture\; it's a collaborative\, interactive experience. Share\, learn\, and question alongside peers and industry professionals. \n Practical Takeaways: Leave with actionable insights and tactics that you can immediately implement in your business or project. \n Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals and industry experts. The relationships you build here could shape the future of your career or business.\n\n\n\n Share Your Tech Expertise! Submit Your Idea for Our Next Mash-Up \n\nGot a groundbreaking tech concept? We're looking for innovative minds like yours for our next Tech Mash-Up. Make an impact\, inspire others\, and showcase your knowledge.\n\n Submit Your Idea Here ? Let's shape the future of tech together! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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In today&rsquo\;s rapidly evolving tech landscape\, diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging (DEIB) are no longer just values&mdash\;they'\;re strategic imperatives. Join us for a powerful and practical session that explores how organizations can embed DEIB into the core of their business strategy to drive innovation\, attract top talent\, and build inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive. \;

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This talk will unpack the intersection of technology\, talent development\, and belonging\, showing how a commitment to DEIB can shape smarter decision-making\, foster more creative teams\, and help businesses stay competitive in a changing world. \;

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Whether you'\;re in HR\, leadership\, or tech development\, you'\;ll gain insights into creating environments where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but leveraged for real business impact. \;

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    Strategic Integration: Learn how to move DEIB from a side initiative to a core business and tech strategy. \;

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    Talent as Competitive Advantage: Discover how inclusive hiring and retention practices can boost innovation and performance. \;

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    Belonging as a Business Driver: Understand the role of psychological safety and authentic culture-building in achieving long-term success. \;

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    Tech&rsquo\;s Role in Equity: Explore how technology can be used to remove bias and create more equitable experiences for employees and customers. \;

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    Measurable Impact: Gain tools and frameworks to track progress and tie DEIB outcomes to business results. \;

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Meet the Presenter: \;
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Manager\, DEIB &\; TA  \;
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\nCharli joined Payworks in 2023 after two decades working in manufacturing environments\, where an early opportunity to conquer her former fear of public speaking illuminated a successful path to leadership in Learning &\; Development and Human Resources. She&rsquo\;s committed to developing and nurturing long-term strategies around DEIB and hiring at Payworks to ensure we&rsquo\;re living our collective purpose of &ldquo\;doing right by people&rdquo\; in the most positive and broadly impactful ways. \;

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\n🌟\; Benefits of Joining a Tech Mash-Up:

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💡\; Share Your Tech Expertise! Submit Your Idea for Our Next Mash-Up
\nGot a groundbreaking tech concept? We'\;re looking for innovative minds like yours for our next Tech Mash-Up. Make an impact\, inspire others\, and showcase your knowledge.
\n🔗\; Submit Your Idea Here ? Let'\;s shape the future of tech together!
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