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Sienna Brown, Carli Cordes, Shireen El-Maissi
According to the Work Institute, employee turnover has cost US industries more than $630 billion. Not only is turnover expensive, but it almost always leads to lowered company morale, knowledge loss, and decreased productivity.
That’s where the three pillars of training, recognition, and DEIB come into play. When thoughtfully and intentionally combined, these three pillars create foundational support that nurtures teams and builds an ideal company culture.
In the spirit of empowerment, we’re partnering with BizLibrary and Blueboard on a compelling roundtable to discuss how a holistic employee engagement strategy can prevent turnover and boost overall company health.
BizLibrary’s Carli Cordes (Manager, Talent and Employee Experience) will cover the upsides of upskilling, while Blueboard’s Shireen El-Maissi (Manager, People & Talent) will review the benefits of impactful employee recognition programs. Finally, Sienna Brown (Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) will tell us how a comprehensive DEIB blueprint drives employee satisfaction.
During this live Q&A, you’ll learn:
- Why you need an effective employee engagement strategy
- Ways your efforts will impact team member wellbeing (and consequently, your turnover rate)
- Actionable short-term and long-term steps to improve employee engagement
Meet The Speakers
Sienna Brown
Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, PowerToFly
Sienna J. Brown is the Senior Director of DEIB at PowerToFly and globally recognized speaker. Her mission is to build a new wave of leadership focused on inclusion and intention in the workplace so that every individual has equal opportunity to reach their full potential in their personal and professional lives.
With over a decade of experience partnering with global leaders and organizations, her work has been featured on platforms like Forbes, Essence, TedX, NPR & more and on stages with global companies like Siemens, Bumble, DHI, Expedia, PowerMBA.
Intersectionality and inclusion are at the center of all she does as she leads a diverse team of DEIB experts that provide insights and expertise for PowerToFly's clients and communities across the globe.
Carli Cordes
Manger, Talent and Employee Experience, BizLibrary
As the Manager of Talent and Employee Experience at BizLibrary, Carli is responsible for attracting and hiring top talent to join the BizLibrary team, as well as continuing to engage them throughout the employee lifecycle.
From delivering the BizLibrary onboarding experience to answering day-to-day HR questions, she is passionate about fostering a great work environment and making employees’ lives easier.
Shireen El-Maissi
Manger, People and Talent, Blueboard
Shireen is the Manager of People & Talent at Blueboard. With almost 8 years of experience in the HR space, with a strong foundation in talent acquisition, Shireen has experience with a variety of areas including people relations and overall employee development. In the workplace, Shireen values collaboration and engagement through connection in the work she is doing. She believes when you are working with an engaged team, you are able to accomplish much more. While she is newer to speaking, Shireen regularly presents to candidates, new hires, hiring managers, and more.
Outside of the workplace, Shireen thrives in creative spaces and being around her friends. She often visits art galleries, small music venues, open mic events, and art studios. When she is not out exploring new places in the world, Shireen enjoys spending time with her boyfriend - watching YouTube videos and having philosophical debates on the human experience.
