"Despite seven large orgs recently losing their Black women HR/DEI leaders, there are many who can lead DEI and shifting culture. But, the work is not the kind of work that people may want to do - it is deep, it is significant, it is seeing actual change from the top down. The biggest challenge that orgs are facing is themselves. Change happens beginning with the ability to see potential, invest in people and set aside funding to support people.”

-Whitney Mestelle, iMentor

Diversity Gains

With shifting population demographics, organizations adhering to a unified strategy have embraced diversity across all hierarchical levels. However, a confluence of events, including the Black Lives Matter protests alongside the transition to remote work amid the pandemic, has provided a contrasting narrative. While diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives are not novel in the workplace, the intensified scrutiny on systemic racism has compelled many businesses to contemplate enhancements. Yet, as enterprises strive to bolster the efficacy of their D&I endeavors, they're discovering that mere policy updates fall short of addressing the underlying issues.

Amidst this backdrop, human resources (HR) leadership roles have undergone a transformation, with HR leaders ascending to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) position while diversity officers find themselves marginalized. Although recruitment efforts have proven successful, there is a noticeable disparity in advancement opportunities, regardless of employees' backgrounds. Notably, Black and Latinx employees, in particular, face hurdles in advancing at the same rate as their white counterparts.

Boston Consulting Group's examination of the industry in 2020 highlighted two fundamental issues: a deficient sense of belonging and challenges in navigating professional environments. These circumstances are particularly daunting for individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, underscoring the imperative for systemic interventions.

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“Pre-pandemic, we were a vibrant location with a lot of positives. Our community is a very relational community…without six degrees of separation. Because of a strong sense of community and relationships… together with mayoral leadership, we made adjustments quickly to meet the challenges.”
-Beth Ineck

Leading Economic Recovery

What is the secret strategy behind topping out the J.P. Morgan Chase 2023 study of the nation’s recent economic recovery? Our guest this week, Beth Ineck, CEcD, reveals just that. On this episode of DesignIDEATE, we engage with Ms. Ineck, Director of Economic Development, Boise Valley Economic Partnership (BVEP), who shares a fascinating story of working out-of-the-box toward high achievement in Strategic Economic Development.

Working in the economic development field since 2004, Ms. Ineck in a leadership position at Boise Valley Economic Partnership, drives the business recruitment project management and strategy for the regional organization. Prior to joining the BVEP in July 2021, she served multiple roles including Economic Development Director for the City of Nampa. While in service there, Ms. Ineck oversaw two major downtown redevelopment projects and secured millions in financing for Library Square and the Public Safety Building. She actively managed the business recruitment, retention and expansion efforts. Between 2013 and 2021 Ms. Ineck negotiated for new and existing businesses to locate there, resulting in over 5,000 new jobs and over $750 Million in new investment.

Ms. Ineck serves on multiple boards of directors within the community including: Idaho Economic Development Association, Capital Matrix, Saint Alphonsus Nampa Community Board, Saint Alphonsus Hospital System Board and Boys and Girls Club of Canyon County.

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Our bodies are incredibly intelligent instruments that respond to the frequencies we emanate … when we cultivate positive thoughts and emotions, we raise our vibrational frequency, which, in turn, creates a more harmonious body-mind connection.”

- Deepak Chopra

Curating Wellness within Workplace

On this episode of DesignIDEATE, we engage in a deep-dive, tracking a spiritual path connected to design, curating wellness in the workplace … more specifically, we will look at the evolution of the workplace and how wellness spaces within are playing a role in hybrid work solutions, the associated spiritual quests that center human beings and the latest in PEMF Magnetic Therapy that provide for rebalancing and resilience.

Lori Tierney, IIDA, NCIDQ, is the Founder of Tierney Management LLC, a strategic marketing, wellness consulting firm and Certified Woman and Minority Owned Business. Lori has extensive background experience in major aspects of the commercial real estate and contract furniture project management industry. For 30 years, she has specialized in strategic selling, marketing and networking leading tech projects as well as entertainment, non-profits, education and government. She helped Delos and iWBI launch the WELL Standard in Southern California. Presently Lori is an Executive Affiliate with Centropix, featuring the world’s leading PEMF/PEMA frequency technology wellness offerings. She is a Partner in First Wave Development, focusing on sustainable design housing. Additionally, Lori has held significant regional positions for major furniture manufacturers and dealers including Haworth, Herman Miller, Kimball and Steelcase. She co-founded Bozarth CM, a commercial construction management company, and is an author and artist. She studied Feng Shui at the International Feng Shui Research Center, and her knowledge combines Chinese astrology and Reiki, centered on improving personal growth.

Educated in design at Cal State Northridge and the Interior Designers Guild, Lori serves on the board of LA Business Council and Downtown Breakfast Club. She founded a Sustainability Summit and green building legislation in the City of Los Angeles and has lectured extensively on the metaphysical.

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