Steps to build a diverse talent pipeline topic of June Creating a Culture of Inclusion event

Hiring people from different backgrounds, genders, ages, experiences and nationalities offers an organization the opportunity to be more innovative and profitable.

In contrast to that, companies without a diverse pipeline tend to continue hiring the same group of people – hampering their growth and progression.

The final event in the Creating a Culture of Inclusion series, presented by the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, will focus on diverse talent pipelines on June 29 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom.

During this event, participants will hear how businesses can take meaningful steps to building a pipeline of diverse employment talent. Discussion will also focus on how college career offices and staffing firms are partnering with businesses in Oklahoma to help expand diversity in their search processes. Speakers for this event will be Michael Hartfield, director of human resources at Love’s Travel Stop & Country Stores, Inc., Leonelle Thompson, director of career and professional development at Langston University and Bettye Taylor, regional director at Express Employment Professionals.

Individual tickets are $25 for Chamber and Urban League members or $40 for nonmembers. Register online at okcchamber.com/events. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsors AT&T Oklahoma, American Fidelity Assurance Company, Bank of America, The Boeing Company, The Chickasaw Nation and Devon Energy Corporation.

NOTE: This event is the rescheduled session from March 23; however, please note that the topic and speakers have changed. If you registered for the March 23 event, your registration has been moved to this event. If you need a refund, please email [email protected].