Building and Leading a Gender Diverse Workforce with Josh Franklin (they/them)
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\nIn today&rsquo\;s dynamic work environment\, \;gender diversity \;goes beyond traditional binary concepts. \;Embracing diversity not only benefits all genders but also significantly enhances organizational performance.
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\nKey Learnings:\n
\n - Review of gender diversity population trends in the workforce.
\n - Legal aspects to consider when managing gender diverse teams.
\n - How does bias show up unconsciously in managers\, even when they identify as allies?
\n - What can managers and HR teams do to make their gender diverse applicants and employees feel welcomed?
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More about this month'\;s speaker:
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\nJosh Franklin (they/them) resides in Tucson\, AZ\, with their partner Drew and their cat Morse. An avid horror reader\, Josh also enjoys exploring the scenic hiking trails of Tucson. They are actively engaged in their community\, serving as the Marketing &\; Communications Director for SHRM of Greater Tucson.
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\nJosh embarked on their HR journey at the House of Blues in Houston in 2014. Like many\, they were thrown into the field and quickly developed a passion for it. Deciding to further their education\, Josh completed their Bachelor&rsquo\;s Degree at the University of Houston &ndash\; Downtown\, graduating Summa cum laude with an Outstanding Graduate award.
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\nAfter graduation\, Josh relocated to Tucson with their partner and cat to join CTI\, Inc. At CTI\, they have been instrumental in driving growth and innovation within the HR team. Known for their "\;allergy to inefficiency\,"\; Josh leverages technology to modernize their department and enhance the company'\;s operations. They believe in the power of technology\, especially HRIS\, to improve user experiences while maintaining the essential human element in Human Resources.
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