Diversity Programs under the Trump Administration: How to Comply without Compromising Culture
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Speaker : SONJA PASQUANTONIO
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When : Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Time : 01 : 00 PM EST
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Sonja Pasquantonio is the VP of Human Resources, Training, and Development at Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc. She has over 30-years of experience in various Human Resources roles spanning government, non-profit, and quasi-public agencies. Sonja consults for GRC Educators and offers training courses in many areas. She’s also an Adjunct Professor at University of Arizona’s Global Campus (UAGC), teaching courses in English, Reading Literacy and Film. Sonja also sits on the Public Media Business Association Board of Directors as their Vice Chair. She has dual master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and English.
As organizations move to comply with the Trump Administration orders, leaders at all levels are tasked with navigating the complexities that arise from these shifts. In an increasingly diverse workforce, it is essential for HR professionals to understand ways to continue building a strong organizational culture, employee morale, and diversity initiatives.
The challenge has been twofold: addressing the gaps in understanding and adapting ways to comply without compromising existing diversity initiatives. Creating an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and heard is crucial, and many organizations find themselves under pressure to self-implement inclusion programs.
If you’re rethinking your diversity approach, consider this training class as a way to design a more strategic and thoughtful approach to inclusion, culture, and belonging.
It’s about forward-thinking. Organizations must now focus on building strong, diverse teams that reflect the society they operate within. The future diversity in the workplace is at a crossroads. By staying ahead of policy changes and considering new strategies and paths, organizations can continue to create workplaces that foster respect, fairness, and opportunity for all.
Areas Covered
- Navigating policy changes under the Trump administration and their impact on organizational practices
- Strategies for fostering a culture of belonging, where employees feel valued and heard, and understanding the importance of self-implementing inclusion programs
- Approaches to building and maintaining diverse teams that reflect the values and societal shifts organizations want to embody, while ensuring fairness and opportunity for all employees.
- Developing a long-term strategic culture approach that promotes respect and fairness, ensuring your organization remains a leader in fostering inclusivity
Who Should Attend
- Employees
- Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
- Consultants and Advisors
- Trainers
- HR Professionals
- Managers and Team Leaders
Why Should You Attend
As organizations shift to compliance with the new Administration, professionals face growing challenges grappling with policy changes that will leave a significant impact on workplace dynamics, creating uncertainty for HR professionals trying to navigate these complex changes. In a rapidly evolving business environment, failure to address the intersection of diversity and organizational culture can result in inefficiencies, legal issues, and turnover.
For many organizations, the lack of clarity around the Executive Order for diversity initiatives created a divide that professionals at all levels must now work to bridge. As employees increasingly demand an inclusive workplace, organizations risk alienating key talent, leading to a decrease in employee engagement and a decline in overall productivity.
How can organizations adapt to meet the evolving needs of a diverse workforce? What happens if organizations continue to operate without a clear framework for diversity and inclusion? The risk of inefficiencies, loss of ROI, and employee disengagement is very real for organizations that fail to plan for these changes.
Attend our upcoming session to learn how to navigate these challenges effectively and keep your organization on track in today’s complex business landscape.
Topic Background
Insights into how Trump's Executive Order on Diversity programs significantly impact workplace dynamics and programs.
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$160.00
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