What valuable insights can be gained from "people data?" In this episode of Workforce 4.0, host, Ann Wyatt, sits down with the DE&I and Cultural Strategist of Philly Shipyard, Sophie Bierly, to take a closer look at how diversity in manufacturing is effecting everything from the products that we make to the people that buy them. Join them as they discuss the challenges of capturing and leveraging people data including employee and caregiving support. And be sure to stick around for the deep dive into exploring recruiting and retention strategies- highlighting the need for community engagement and flexibility in the workplace. Lastly, Sophie underscores the importance of transparency and honest communication in building a supportive and innovative work environment. Packed with insights and ideas, this episode provides practical go-to advice for businesses looking to implement effective DEI strategies and leveraging people data to enhance workforce performance and satisfaction.

In This Episode:

-01:08: Diving into DEI and People Data

-08:55: The Importance of Caregiver Support

-14:23: Challenges in Manufacturing Flexibility

-18:38: Recruitment Strategies and Community Engagement

-21:58: The Value of DEI in the Workforce

-36:10: Future Predictions for Workforce and Flexibility

-41:03: Conclusion and Contact Information

More About Sophie Bierly:

Sophie Bierly is dedicated to empowering historically marginalized and underrepresented communities at work. As DEI and Culture Strategist at Philly Shipyard, her work is driven by elevating employees’ voices and collaborating with inter-organizational stakeholders. In her previous work, Sophie worked for the Kim Center for Social Balance, conducting workforce equity research and consulting with businesses across industries at the regional scale, creating the first ever LEAPS Report on Workplace Equity at the Regional level, with San Diego County. Sophie has a passion for using data to demonstrate the need and impact of DEI at workplaces. To learn more about Sophie, connect with her here.

The Future of Work (and this Episode) Is Brought To You By Secchi:

Secchi is a revolutionary workforce engagement tool created for organizations to make data-driven frontline decisions in real-time. By measuring and combining multiple people-related lead indicators, Secchi provides in-the-moment visibility into individual frontline employee performance, team performance, engagement/turnover risks, and positive employee behaviors all while removing the traditional barriers of administrative burden on leaders. To learn more about Secchi, check them out here.

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