How can you create a more diverse and inclusive work environment? In this episode Veronica Appleton shares how communication is the most important way to create diversity and an inclusive work environment. Veronica is Vice President, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Talent at The Marketing Arm, an Omnicom Company. She is also a scholar, practitioner and author and Lecturer at DePaul University and Northwestern University.  Take a break today and listen to host Natalie Benamou and Veronica Appleton as they discuss  "How to Have a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment". Adding a Personal Touch Builds Community and Connections:>> Set up a weekly one-on-one with someone you don't know. >> Take 30 minutes to talk about work and check in with each other. Leverage The Great Resignation as An Opportunity>> Get creative and ask 'How do we reinvigorate our people?'                                                                                Find Someone to be Your Champion Behind the Scenes:>> Get involved, join an ERB to connect inside the organization. >> Identify who you can network with inside the group and reach to have a conversation. "Leaning in, is really getting to know that person and knowing how to help them in the way that they need to be helped and champion them the way that they need to be championed"-Veronica Appleton. Thank you to Veronica Appleton for being a guest on the show! Connect with Veronica Appleton on LinkedIn or through her website: VeronicaAppleton.com Natalie Benamou is the Founder of HerCsuite™, an all-in-one membership platform that gives women a mentoring and executive framework to achieve success in every phase of their careers.  Members feel more optimistic, experience greater job satisfaction and have improved work-life balance.  Join HerCsuite™ today to and discover how you can advance your career inside a supportive community. Join HerCsuite™ and receive 50% off our next event with code: EVENT50 Have a question? Reach out to Natalie at HerCsuite™ or send a text to 224-209-6424. LinkedIn: Natalie Benamou | HerPower2 Lead | HerCsuite™ This podcast is sponsored by Aaptiv, our favorite health and wellness app with over 3,000 videos. Listeners can get your free 30-day trial here. Credits: Thanks to Julie Deem and the Business Podcast Editor for editing our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hercsuite/message