Here at Gartner, we define equity as the “fair treatment and equality of access to opportunity, information and resources, built through identification and elimination of unfair biases, stereotypes or barriers that may inadvertently exclude underrepresented employees.” It’s a concept that’s rapidly gaining momentum with organizations as they look to advance representation and improve business outcomes.
In the second episode of a three-part series around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), guest host Rob O’Donohue, Senior Director Analyst in Gartner's CIO Research Group, sits down with Emily Strother, a Senior Researcher here at Gartner, where she works with the HR practice on employee experience, the employee value proposition and DEI. Tune in to their discussion about the key differences between equity and equality, the benefits of working in an equitable organization, and how hybrid work is changing the conversation.
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Opening Thoughts
What Is Equity and How Did it Become Part of the Conversation?
The Difference Between Equity and Equality
How To Measure Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Benefits of Working in an Equitable Organization
Where Equity Comes to the Forefront
Equity in the Talent Lifecycle
Hybrid Work Through an Equity Lens
How to Develop Future-Ready Leaders
The Gartner Framework for a More Fair Employee Experience
The Power of Prompting Pay Conversations
Where the Equity Conversation Is Headed
Rob O'Donohue | Sr Director Analyst
Rob O'Donohue is a Senior Director, Analyst in Gartner's Executive Leadership Research Group focusing on Leadership, Culture, Talent, and DEI. Here, he advises Executives on the Future of Work, hybrid work design, culture change, solving talent challenges, advancing leadership effectiveness, how to create of high performing teams, and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. Rob creates evidence-based actionable research to empower Executive Leaders lead more effectively. Rob is the research lead on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Executive Leaders. Rob also runs workshops and client briefings covering Future of Work concepts, overcoming talent challenges, culture, leadership, how to avoid common DEI mistakes, and coaching effectiveness. Rob holds is a certified Executive Coaching with the ICF and uses his experience to help executives to think differently and challenge their own assumptions about work.
Emily Strother | Director, Team Manager
Emily Strother is a Principal Researcher with Gartner's Human Resources Practice. In this role, she supports HR executives in the areas of employee experience, culture, employee value proposition and engagement. Her most recent research initiatives include The Modern Employee Experience and Measuring Culture Through Change.
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