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In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Kristen Anderson, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for Barilla.

Episode Highlights

• What inspired Kristen to take on international assignments and how the experience benefited her

• The biggest challenge Kristen faced when building a D&I function

• Practical advice and initial steps for you when starting your own function

• Tackling unconscious bias and educating others on the value of Diversity and Inclusion

• Kristen's though on social injustice and what they are doing at Barilla to raise awareness

• How are you ensuring that D&I extends beyond the HR function?

• Examples of conversations on diversity that have influenced products and practices

• Looking back, what would you have done differently?

• Kristen shares the great work they've done to close the gender pay gap

• Parting Advice for you

Recommended Resources

• Follow Kristen on LinkedIn

• Learn more about Barilla

• Twitter: @barillagroup

Thanks to our friends at Achievers for supporting the show

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