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Why global DEI efforts are vital to create a better working world

In this episode of The Better Heroes podcast, host Matt C. Smith talks to Julie Linn Teigland and Gabriela Ramos about DEI in the workforce.

Related topics Sustainability

Why is action on diversity, equity and inclusion important? What is EY doing to further equity both globally and locally? What can we all do to create a more equitable and just world?

Today’s Better Heroes and contributors are Julie Linn Teigland, EY EMEIA Area Managing Partner, and Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO.

Learn more about UNESCO here.

Key takeaways: 

  • The EY Ripples program, can help reduce inequality through the time of EY people who are dedicating part of their workday to social impact programs.
  • In today’s increasingly diverse societies, UNESCO continues to accomplish its fundamental humanist mission every day to support people in facing contemporary challenges, understanding each other and working together to build lasting peace.

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For your convenience, full text transcript of this podcast is also available. Read the transcript.

Presenters

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Matt C Smit
Professional MC, Broadcaster & Host, The Lunicorn
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Julie Linn Teigland
 EY EMEIA Area Managing Partner; EY Global Leader, Women. Fast forward
Photgraphic portrait of Gabriela Ramos
Gabriela Ramos
Assistant Director-General for the Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO

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Episode 12

Duration 35m 42s

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