Rayna Edwards

Living my passion for racial justice by leveraging advanced #analytics to advise companies on their #DEI journey

[JP Provost @jpprovost1]

Issues of inequity have been exacerbated during the #pandemic. Hear from @RaynaMEdwards and @NormanDreger on why companies should first make a commitment to #inclusion and then #diversity. #Equity https://t.co/dVdpC3MJQw

[JP Provost @jpprovost1]

Issues of inequity have been exacerbated during the #pandemic. Hear from @RaynaMEdwards and @NormanDreger on why companies should first make a commitment to #inclusion and then #diversity. #Equity https://t.co/V6X6zAfT1h

[Rayna Edwards @RaynaMEdwards]

I try, but it's a daily effort @ZGryta. Speaking up for ourselves is often something we were not taught to do - and, in fact, were sometimes discouraged from doing #MercerChats #IWD2021

[Zosia Gryta @ZGryta]

@guzmand Yes! So many times we don’t take credit when deserved. I do a good job and I’m proud to say it out loud! How about you @LisaLint @MelanieMu_eller @RaynaMEdwards? #mercerchats

[Rayna Edwards @RaynaMEdwards]

A7: I will continue to live my #passion for racial justice. In doing so, I will continue to #challenge the status quo and speak up for women whose voices are not typically heard and whose struggles are not typically acknowledged #MercerChats #MMCChat #IWD2021 #BlackWomenAtWork

[Rayna Edwards @RaynaMEdwards]

This is ESSENTIAL. Managers create the culture of your organization. If they don't get it right, your #DEI efforts will be limited #MercerChats MMCChat #IWD2021

[Hope Frank @HopeFrank]

A6b Managers can make / break your organization’s DEI efforts, they drive critical, daily interactions with employees. Make sure leaders and managers are aware that DEI is a top priority, ensure they have thetraining needed #MercerChats #MMCChat #IWD2021 #IoT #CMO #FutureOfWork

[Tamara McCleary @TamaraMcCleary]

A6. We need active managers & #leadership promoting women, but what we also really need is a greater voice from male advocates. We need more men in a leader role, mentoring & promoting women and advocating for greater workforce #diversity overall. #MercerChats #MMCChat #IWD2021

[Rayna Edwards @RaynaMEdwards]

A6: Seek out opportunities to build connections with women to understand their strengths and aspirations, act as a sponsor for them when they aren’t in the room, ensure they aren’t being overburdened with #DEI requests #MercerChats #MMCChat #IWD2021 https://t.co/twidPNZ5TT

[Rayna Edwards @RaynaMEdwards]

A5: A day to pause, reflect, and acknowledge the immeasurable #contributions of women to our society. As a Black woman, I always appreciate the #intersectional lens to highlight women from all backgrounds and walks of life #MercerChats #MMCChat #IWD2021

[Rayna Edwards @RaynaMEdwards]

Great point @LisaLint! Having the benefits is one thing, but feeling safe to use them is another. Building a culture of support and #inclusion is key

[Lisa Lint @LisaLint]

@RaynaMEdwards @mercer Agreed @RaynaMEdwards! I believe many working parents are still fearful. Companies may offer #FlexibleWorking and #WFH, but are employees penalized when they use these benefits? #IWD2021 #MercerChats #MMCChats

[Rayna Edwards @RaynaMEdwards]

A4: Ask employees what support they need (leverage managers, pulse surveys, virtual focus groups), ensure company policies adequately #support employee needs, and craft #communications to educate employees on benefits available to them for support #MercerChats #MMCChat #IWD2021

[Isil Cayirli Ketenci @isilket]

@mercer A2. Internal labor market analysis to understand the current workforce and setting the targets for the particular firm to act on accordingly . ie having quotas for leadership in women, in color, ethnicity etc. #MercerChats #MMCChat #IWD2021

[Rayna Edwards @RaynaMEdwards]

Yes!

[Lisa Lint @LisaLint]

@mercer A3. Quit talking and take a good hard look at your recruiting, #hiring, pay and promotion policies and audit them. It’s time to get honest and real about who is thriving at your company, and who isn’t. #MercerChats #MMCChat #IWD2021

[Rayna Edwards @RaynaMEdwards]

A3: 1) #Engage leaders and front line managers 2) Build trust and accountability - be transparent about the current state and #plan for action 3) Take action and continuously track progress. #MercerChats #MMCChat #IWD2021

[Zosia Gryta @ZGryta]

@mercer A2. #DEI efforts should start with collecting data, you need to know what is the problem before you start fixing it. Then build your goals to make progress. Listen to @RaynaMEdwards and @NormanDreger to find out how to close the “Say/Do” gap https://t.co/TDzciKcDTZ #mercerchats

[Rayna Edwards @RaynaMEdwards]

A2: Start with the #data already housed in your systems to 1) understand the current state and where your initial areas of focus should be and 2) use the facts to engage key leaders in your #DEI journey. #MercerChats #MMCChat #IWD2021 https://t.co/mDBIqG52Rs

[Rayna Edwards @RaynaMEdwards]

THIS.

[petrahailu @petrahailu]

A2: Address specific challenges. Black women are disproportionally affected by the compounding effects of racism AND sexism but often our needs are not addressed holistically and get overlooked. #MercerChats #MMCChat #IWD2021

[Rayna Edwards @RaynaMEdwards]

A1: Women make up half of the population and make most household purchase decisions. Their voices in the workplace are essential in developing products, services, and offerings that meet the needs of today's consumers #MercerChats #MMCChat #IWD2021