How To Create a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace in 2025 #149
In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Vivian Acquah, a leading DEI consultant and founder of Amplify DEI, to explore how companies can build cultures of belonging, empathy, and inclusion that drive real business impact.
Title: π How To Create a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace in 2025 with Vivian Acquah #149 π
Host: ποΈ Nick Day, CEO of specialist HR Recruitment Agency, JGA Recruitment Group
Guest: π€ Vivian Acquah, DEI Consultant, Amplify DEI.
Episode Overview:
π In this insightful episode of The HR L&D Podcast, host Β Nick Day is joined by Vivian Acquah, a leading DEI consultant at Amplify DEI, to explore how companies can build cultures of belonging, empathy, and inclusion that drive real business impact.
Key Topics Discussed in this Episode:
- HR should evolve into “People & Culture” β Shift from traditional HR to a culture-driven, employee-focused approach.
- Empathy is crucial for DEI success β Leaders must actively listen and create psychological safety.
- Virtual Reality enhances DEI training β VR helps employees experience bias firsthand, leading to real change.
- DEI needs leadership buy-in & budget β Without investment, diversity efforts fail. Aim for at least 1% of the operational budget.
- Workplace inclusion requires action, not talk β Companies that donβt adapt will lose top talent and struggle to stay relevant.
Useful Links From This Episode:
- π€ Vivian Acquah’sΒ LinkedIn Profile
- π€ Host Nick Day LinkedIn Profile
- π’ JGA HR Recruitment
- π§ Check out our sister podcast, The Payroll Podcast
HR LEADERS – I CALL YOU ALL TO ACTION! π’
If you have any HR or L&D that require the support of a specialist HR recruitment agency, please contact JGA Recruitment Group! We can also support executive coaching and consulting services supporting HR leaders towards transformative leadership and sustainable growth. Contact Nick at nick@jgarecruitmentinc.com or call at 01727800377.
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