Episode 73: Towards DE&I roles becoming obsolete: Saskia Schmaus Global Head of DE&I, Henkel

<p>Saskia describes Henkel’s drive for gender parity, discussing activities across the employee lifecycle that, working together with the whole business of over 50,000 colleagues, contribute to creating change.</p> <p>Providing the examples of role modelling and influencing, Saskia discusses laying aside competitive behaviours, the power of working together and tips for best practice.</p> <p>Saskia shares her long-term dream that so much positive change will see DE&I roles become obsolete, and her hope that constant dialogue progresses us towards this.</p> <p>Here’s a snapshot of a few things we talked about:</p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;">[4:40] Achieving gender parity</p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;">[11:50] The impact of and best practice role modelling</p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;">[20:40] Healthcare initiatives and topics at work</p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;">[26:00] A dream that DE&I roles become obsolete; staying in dialogue to move towards that</p> <p><strong>How HR Leaders Change the World - Live!</strong></p> <p>Don't miss out on HR Leaders Change the World - Live!, the inspiring event for designing best practice in the new world of work and pioneering how people leaders deliver ESG strategy. </p> <p>As well as learning from inspiring HR Leaders on how your strategic, commercial HR work is also creating change and delivering ESG goals, you'll be able to discuss ideas, challenges, co-create best practice with your peer and... there's more...</p> <p>We're utterly thrilled to announce that our special guest, presenting a galvanising keynote, is the amazing Erin Brockovich! </p> <p><a href= "https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live"> Watch Erin introduce How HR Leaders Change the World – Live! here</a></p> <p>In her inspiring session you'll hear Erin share her experience and advice on how you too can harness the power of your role to create positive social change.</p> <p>It's on 16th November 2022, at Linklaters, London. </p> <p>Don't delay - we'll be in a bi