Season 2: Episode 32
The worldwide Black Lives Matter protests following the murder of George Floyd in 2020 has put a much-needed spotlight on systemic racism in corporate America. As businesses place the responsibility of cleaning up these chronic problems on HR and DEI, tensions have risen and too often HR and DEI find themselves at odds with one another. Why is that? Today we chat with Cassandra Rose, an HR leader and DE&I expert, on the reason why this tension exists and why both agents actually need each other to move forward. She even gives us some tips on how businesses and organizations can go about finding the right DEI partner.
Join us for this optimistic and enlightening conversation all about HR and JEDIs on this episode of the HRart of It Podcast.
About Cassandra Rose:
Cassandra Rose is a Partner at Meritarc, a human capital software and advisory services company. She has 15+ years of HR experience and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) with a B.B.A. in Business Management, Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations and a Professional Certificate in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.
Having held roles at multibillion-dollar global brands and unicorn startups, Cassandra has developed proven strategies which positively impact the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of employees and guides organizations committed DE&I to embed equitable practices.
- Website: https://www.meritarc.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscassandrarose/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mscassandrarose/