Diversity Without Division: How to Navigate Ethical Dilemmas Around DEI

December
09
2025 (Tuesday)
Time 08:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST
Duration: 60 Minutes
91 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 210001
Instructor
Suzanne Lucas 
Live
Recorded
Live + Recorded

Overview

Think you can’t talk about diversity without sparking controversy? Think again.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become hot-button issues in today’s polarized climate. Once considered a standard part of business strategy, DEI initiatives are now being canceled, rebranded, or attacked as political overreach.

At the same time, changes in federal law and shifting priorities at the EEOC have left HR professionals and business leaders unsure of what’s required and what’s wise.

If you’ve ever:

  • Felt stuck between employees demanding stronger DEI efforts and others calling them unfair or unnecessary
  • Wondered what the law actually requires after recent changes in Washington
  • Seen DEI programs turn into PR problems instead of progress
  • Wished you could focus on fairness and inclusion without alienating anyone

 

You’re not alone, and you’re right to be cautious.

Here’s the reality: A poorly executed or overly political approach to DEI can damage morale, harm your reputation, and even trigger legal scrutiny. But doing nothing is just as risky, eroding trust and leaving your company vulnerable to discrimination claims and talent loss.

Areas Covered in the Session

This webinar cuts through the noise and gives you a clear, practical path forward. You will learn how to:

  • Understand the latest changes in federal law and what they mean for your policies
  • Move beyond buzzwords and craft DEI initiatives rooted in fairness, opportunity, and business results
  • Foster a culture of respect and inclusion without alienating employees or stakeholders
  • Recruit from untapped talent pools and ensure equitable pay and advancement for all
  • Communicate inclusivity as a business imperative, not a political agenda
  • Handle resistance with empathy and transparency while keeping your teams united
  • Measure progress in ways everyone can understand and support

 

Don’t let the fear of controversy keep your organization stuck.

Lead inclusively. Lead strategically. Lead with confidence.

Reserve your spot now and learn how to build a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

Who Will Benefit

This webinar is essential for anyone tasked with creating a fair, inclusive, and productive workplace:

  • HR Professionals and Business partners - If you’re responsible for crafting policies, hiring strategies, or training programs
  • Business Owners and Executives - If you set the tone for culture and accountability in your organization
  • Diversity, Equity, and inclusion officers - If you need to reframe initiatives to resonate in today’s climate
  • Managers and supervisors - If your daily actions and words shape team culture and morale
  • Team and operations leaders - If you want to foster respect and cohesion on the ground

 

If you’re responsible for your company’s culture, your employees’ trust, and your bottom line, this webinar is for you.

Speaker Profile

Suzanne Lucas spent 10 years in corporate HR where she hired, fired, managed the numbers, and double-checked with the lawyers. She left the corporate world to advise people and companies on how to have the best Human Resources departments possible.

Suzanne integrates best practices with innovative ideas and humor, including using improv comedy as a tool for leadership development. Suzanne’s writings have been published at CBS News, Inc. Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and many other sites. She’s been named a top influencer in HR. You can read her archives at EvilHRLady.org or check out her Tedx Talk: Forget Talent and Get to Work.
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