Masharn Austin

Authentic allyship is more than a commitment to advocacy; it's a continuous, intentional act of fostering trust, respect, and belonging in the workplace. By supporting marginalized and underrepresented groups, we not only promote fairness and equity but also drive cultural change and innovation. Together, let's create an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone has a place at the table. #AuthenticAllyship #InclusiveWorkplace #DiversityAndInclusion

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🌟 Exciting insights from Dr. Jessica Conser, Ph.D., on redefining women in leadership in the digital age! Dive into the key takeaways and explore how LHH's Leadership Development programs can elevate your organization's leadership skills: 1. Women at the Forefront: Women are central to digital transformations, bringing unique perspectives that redefine successful leadership. 2. Balancing Act: Leaders today, especially women, juggle professional responsibilities and unpaid caregiving, pushing for innovative leadership styles that accommodate complex personal and professional lives. 3. Value of Diversity: Research underlines the evolving role of women leaders who prioritize multidimensional, human-centric approaches to leadership. 4. Empowering Women Leaders: LHH's programs support women by fostering environments that celebrate diverse leadership styles, helping them to step into roles authentically and effectively. 5. Practical Steps for Organizations: Encourage women's leadership through mentorship, sponsorship, and tailored development programs. Recognize and challenge gender stereotypes and create a supportive ecosystem for women leaders. 6. Mentorship and Networking: Strategic connections and strong networks are crucial. LHH programs emphasize building impactful relationships that support women’s leadership paths. 🚀 Transform Your Leadership Culture: Our LHH Leadership Development programs are designed to cultivate strong, adaptable leaders who can navigate today's challenges and drive innovation. 📈 Join us to create a dynamic future where diverse leadership thrives. Explore our offerings and see how we can help your organization grow and succeed. 🔗 Visit [LHH Leadership Development](https://www.lhh.com) #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #DigitalTransformation #InclusiveLeadership #LHH https://lnkd.in/gV8btHmh

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Hispanic Heritage Month has begun, celebrating a community that makes up 18.9% of the US population, yet only represents 1% of Technology workers. Let's work together to change this reality. Check out these organizations to see how you can make a difference: - Techqueria: A nonprofit empowering Latiné professionals in the tech industry. https://techqueria.org - Latinas in Tech: Providing resources and a community for Latinas to excel in tech. https://lnkd.in/gWU7YSb7 - CodePath: Offering industry-aligned courses and mentorship for underrepresented students. https://codepath.org/ Join the movement for greater diversity and representation in the tech sector. Together, we can drive meaningful change. #HispanicHeritageMonth #DiversityinTech

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At PAE we are always seeking meaningful ways to support our employees with benefits that truly matter. PAE’s Chief People Officer, Shiloh Butterworth, sHRBP, spoke with Sarah Lynch of Inc. Magazine about our evolving Hybrid Work Policy. While Vivek and Elon declared remote work a "Covid-era privilege," we’ve had a hybrid work policy in place since 2017, and it’s here to stay. It’s been a game changer for our people, allowing them to balance their unique personal situations with their careers.   Our policy gives staff the flexibility to be in an office about 50% of their time, and the ability to manage what that means for them week-to-week. The latest adjustment to our policy provides additional flexibility for staff to work fully remote in the U.S. for up to two weeks per year. Check out the article and then check out our careers page at https://lnkd.in/gyEbngvM to see how we’re reimagining workplace flexibility and to join us in building sustainable solutions for the future.

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If your company is struggling with diversity and innovation, it might be time to bring in a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). A CDO can help diversify your leadership team, address discrimination issues, and increase innovation by creating a more inclusive environment, ultimately giving your company a competitive edge. #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging #dei #leadership

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If you know me, you know how passionate I am about #diversity in the organization. Check out this set of articles on women career advice for women in tech from Capital One Tech blog. It covers topics like how to establish your professional brand, increase your sphere of influence, overcome quiet imposter syndrome, and put your well-being first. https://bit.ly/4fAwBH3

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In honor of Black Business Month, I'm thrilled to be speaking on the "Supplier Diversity: Innovation, Inclusion & Insights" panel, alongside amazing industry leaders: Janelle James of Ipsos, Faith Airhiavbere of Microsoft Digital, Kamala Avila-Salmon of Lionsgate, Dawn Carr of Mahoghany Insights, and Shay Mustafa of Reynolds American Inc. 🌟 As many Fortune 500 companies have committed billions to supplier diversity, the challenge lies in turning those commitments into impactful actions. Supplier diversity is crucial for supporting women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses, ensuring business health, access to new markets, and enhanced brand reputation. We’ll be discussing what’s working and what isn’t in supplier diversity today, including topics such as procurement strategy, communications, socially sustainable supply chains, alignment with corporate goals, reporting, branding, and relationship-building. I look forward to a great discussion and sharing valuable insights with you all! Link to Register: https://lnkd.in/gcXMjAvx #SupplierDiversity #Innovation #Inclusion #BlackBusinessMonth #Sustainability #BusinessGrowth #DiversityAndInclusion #Leadership

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Leading #DEI transformation (DEI-> Belonging) is backed up by the board from leaders and ex-leaders in consulting, finance, aerospace, etc. It is very similar to another movement of #ESG->#sustainability happened last year. #issp, International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) Here is the list of companies that backed away from DEI initiatives like #Walmart. #Ford, #Boeing, #JohnDeere, #HarleyDavidson, #BlackDecker, #Caterpillar, and #TractorSupply Those boards must have approved the movement as well. It is going to cascade down to other Fortune 500, middle-, and small-sized companies because of most boardmemebers working for other companies or boards. The conversation must be happening in the boardroom. More announcements are just a matter of time. #Walmart Board approved:

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My recent course at Wharton Executive Education led by Christopher Armstrong provided great insights and thoughtful dialogue on the complexities of executive compensation. Classmates were located all over the world from a variety of industries providing a diverse set of experiences and perspectives. Pay transparency rules are affecting all levels - this article provides some good information. #executiveeducation #learning https://lnkd.in/g9qfnA8Q

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Honored to share a note from our VP of Talent Jennifer Shappley! 🌟 Congratulations on completing all three Leading Others Academies! This accomplishment puts you in an elite group of people leaders at LinkedIn. Thank you for committing to your growth and development, prioritizing upskilling, and ensuring LinkedIn’s success. Here’s a summary of what you accomplished in these three academies: - In Inspire Academy, you learned how to operationalize our culture and values with your team on a daily basis, and practiced the skills of team visioning, building trust, and creating an inclusive atmosphere. - In Grow Academy, you explored how to be a career enabler for yourself, your current employees, and your future employees, leveraging the skills of career planning, giving feedback, and onboarding new hires. - In Achieve Academy, you gained a framework for being a connector manager to drive results and impact, and practiced the skills of coaching, collaboration, and systems thinking. Throughout these sessions, you have made lasting connections with fellow people leaders, learned how to save time as a manager, and role modeled a growth mindset to your team. ——. ——— An Amazing ride and learning experience, thanks LinkedIn for investing in our growth! The team members, peers, and leaders I had the privilege/opportunity to meet and collaborate with are now a vital part of my network. Thank you for the focus in space and the opportunity to learn while expanding relationships! #LinkedIn #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth

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In order to create a culture of equity, you first need to understand your pay practices. In a new paper, we explore how HR can build employee engagement through pay equity. #HumanResources #salary #diversity

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A valuable resource for business and HR strategists looking to drive transformative progress. Watch on demand to start making impactful changes today🎯

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Learn here how to assess psychological safety in the workplace to ensure Black Leaders don't have to compartmentalize their identities. https://cogniz.at/3W2pW02 #Diversity #Inclusion #PsychologicalSafety #BlackLeaders

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Working within a globally based organization is fantastic. The last several years of leading a highly diverse team (globally dispersed, gender, ethnicity, culture experiences, skillsets, age, tenure, etc.) has been both an honor and a great learning experience. This HBR article below addresses many important considerations

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West Monroe asked 150 c-suite manufacturers about the state of the business. Here are some key highlights: - 90% anticipate increased M&A activity in the manufacturing sector in the coming year. - AI and machine learning are expected to be the top technologies in the sector over the next 12 months. - Manufacturers are reevaluating their workforce structure, with 49% adopting alternative models. - 95% of surveyed manufacturers find logistics costs and global market volatility to be challenging hurdles. For more insights, check out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eyQJRKdE #manufacturing

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Next week, I have the chance to speak with Rick Rodgers at the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Business Diversity Leadership Summit. Thank you to Janice Bryant Howroyd, Brian Clark, and Tarrance Frierson for this chance. If you are there, come say hello to us. Rick and I are speaking on the following: TITLE: Authenticate the AI Experience ABSTRACT: Have you heard of this little thing called AI? AI has become a critical part of business and implementing responsible, effective AI is important both to the individual and to organizations. Come hear Rick Rodgers and Jordan Morrow as they provide an overview of the ethical implementation of AI and also explore the benefits of strategic partnerships to help deploy AI effectively and efficiently. Through their discussion, you have the opportunity to leave with a deeper understanding of responsible and ethical AI, how it can apply to you and/or your business, and insights into leveraging partnerships for responsible innovation, enabling organizations to unlock AI's potential while acting responsibly. How are we making AI fair, equitable? How do we make sure the human is involved? What are your thoughts? The pic is from SHRM's event that ran in Chicago. I was able to go to the event from Sun - Tue last week. This quote comes from Janice Bryant Howroyd. What are you doing today that your future self will thank you for? Are you doing anything? Thinking of AI, what are you and/or your organization doing today to help prepare your company for the future? If you don't know, well, take it upon yourself to learn and/or do something. Stay nerdy and develop, my friend. #dataliteracy #Data #AILiteracy #AI #datastrategy #AIstrategy

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Now is when commitment matters most. bit.ly/444aGmT From our 2024 Black Leaders Symposium, Chris Williams shares why it’s critical that organizations lean into diversity, equity and inclusion programs, now more than ever. #diversity #leadership #culture #business

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